Activists Push for Urgent Action as GBVF Declared a National Disaster

A 15-minute silent lay-down honours victims of gender-based violence and calls for urgent action image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou Activists are urging the South African government to address the root causes of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), which was declared a national disaster last week. An important conference on Friday will define how civil society…

Two Staff Members Shot Dead at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa

Gauteng officials visit Inxiweni Primary School after a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of the principal and an administrative staff member.image: Facebook by Kelebogile Matlou The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is in shock following a tragic shooting on Tuesday afternoon at Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa, which killed the school principal and an…

Health Department Criticised for Delays in Acting on R2 Billion Tembisa Hospital Corruption Scandal

Critics accuse the Health Department of failing to act decisively as the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal deepens.image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou The South African Department of Health is currently under investigation after revelations emerged that more than R2 billion was stolen through illegal procurement at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng.  The scam, which was disclosed by…

Gauteng Authorities Announce Road Closures in Johannesburg Ahead of G20 Summit

Motorists urged to plan ahead as major Johannesburg routes face temporary closures for G20 Summit preparations image: The Citizen by Kelebogile Matlou Johannesburg motorists will face substantial traffic delays on Saturday as Gauteng authorities execute large-scale cooperative traffic operations ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.  The RTMC, GTP, SAPS, and JMPD have announced that the…

Gospel Star  Launches Foundation to Empower and Uplift Communities

Xolly Mncwango celebrates the launch of her foundation, inspiring hope and empowerment through faith and community support. image: Internet by KelebogileMatlou Award-winning gospel singer Xolly Mncwango has officially launched the Xolly Mncwango Foundation, a platform dedicated to helping underprivileged people and inspiring them to aspire above their circumstances. The event took place at Universal Music…

Black Coffee Purchases South Africa’s Most Expensive Home for R157 Million

image: Verily News Black Coffee celebrates another milestone after buying South Africa’s most expensive home by Kelebogile Matlou South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has bought Cape Town’s most expensive house, The Pentagon, for R157 million. The house is located on Nettleton Road in Clifton, which is one of South Africa’s most exclusive neighborhoods….

Health Minister Warns Against Medication Abuse in Public Clinics

image: IOL Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi addresses concerns over medication abuse. by Kelebogile Matlou Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi stressed the rising problem of patients abusing South Africa’s public healthcare system by obtaining duplicate medications from several clinics. Following recent instances of such abuse, the Minister said the practice undermines the integrity of the…

Taxi alliance blames government as violence claims the leader’s life

image: SABC NTA president Francis Masitsa accuses the government of failing to curb crime and taxi violence during the funeral of slain Gauteng chairperson Thamsanqa Moya by Kelebogile Matlou Francis Masitsa, the president of the National Taxi Alliance (NTA), has accused the government of being responsible for South Africa’s high crime rate and the rise…