image: AI-IMPACT by Kelebogile Matlou The ongoing wage dispute between FlySafair and its pilots has entered its second week, following a strike that began last week Monday over demands for higher pay and improved working conditions. Despite the disruptions, FlySafair says it is continuing to run a stable but reduced flight schedule, with more pilots…
Mathipa Phishego Angry residents of Tembisa embarking on a strike action to oppose the initiated electricity tariff by the City of Ekurhuleni Municipality. image: supplied The community of Tembisa have taken their concerns to the streets over the weekends. Following their opposition to the proposed R126 fixed electricity charge in Ekurhuleni Municipality. Monday, July 21…
by Kelebogile Matlou Johannesburg Water has confirmed that its systems will be affected by Rand Water’s 50-hour planned maintenance, scheduled to start at 5:00 on Monday, 30 June, and end at 7:00 on Wednesday, 2 July. In May, The South African reported that Rand Water would conduct critical maintenance on its key infrastructure between May…
by Kelebogile Matlou image: My broad brand South African schools are facing a significant challenge: rising levels of unpaid tuition fees. For many institutions, this is not just a financial inconvenience, it threatens their ability to function effectively and provide quality education. At the same time, many parents are experiencing severe financial pressure, making it…
By: Nosipho Mnyandu Congratulations are in order for Zakes Bantwini, whose real name is Zakhele Madida. Not only is the South African record producer and businessman celebrating his 9th anniversary with his wife, Nandi Madida, but he took to social media to show off his Harvard Business School certificate upon its successful completion. image: Nandi…
by Mathipa Phishego 23 Star Line Bus Company buses were allegedly on fire at the company’s depot in Mabopane, which is located beside Soshanguve Giant Stadium, Gauteng. The dramatic blaze broke out in the late hours of June 17 and quickly devoured a substantial area of the depot before emergency personnel could get the fire…
by Mathipa PhishgoIn South Africa, a recent remark made by Qiniso Cibane, the recently appointed national convenor of the MK Youth League, has sparked a flurry of discussion and condemnation. Cibane called Nkateko Mkhabela, the national coordinator of the MK Youth League, a “Shaangan from Limpopo,” at a party function in Durban on June 16. Many…
by Mathipa Phishego At Walter Sisulu University (WSU)’s Mthatha campus, a fresh round of student protests has broken out after residence manager Manelisi Mampane was released on bail. Mampane is accused of murder and attempted murder in relation to the shooting death of student Sisonke Mbolekwa during a protest in April.Students and the surrounding community…
Mathipa Phishego In a deeply concerning incident, several South African students looking to kickstart their careers have fallen victim to a sophisticated job scam using the name of Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM). The scam not only cost them financially, but also emotionally, as many believed they were on the brink of gaining valuable employment…
