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Gender-based violence (GBV) is a widespread and deeply concerning issue in South Africa, with far-reaching effects on individuals, families, and communities. While women and children are often highlighted as the primary victims, it is essential to acknowledge that men also experience abuse, often in silence due to societal stigma....

Changes in banking systems give road users more reasons to take up a tag and reduce congestion at toll plazas As changes to several banking systems come into effect, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is encouraging road users to obtain a tag ahead of the festive...

Cllr Nhlakanipho G Zuma, Executive Mayor crashed his mayoral vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning November 10, 2024. Councillors received the following message informing them of the accident: The Office of the Executive Mayor would like to inform all Councillors and Officials of an accident that occurred on Sunday...

RAND WATER APPOINTS CENTRE FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL TO ASSIST WITH BIOCONTROL ON THE VAAL RIVER BARRAGE The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has appointed Rand Water (RW) as the implementation agent for the integrated control and management of the invasive alien plants (Pontederia crassipes – water hyacinth and Pistia...

From First Donation to Lifelong Habit: SANBS Aims to Grow South Africa's Blood Donor Community This Summer As South Africans gear up for the festive season filled with excitement, fun, and family gatherings, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is launching its annual summer campaign. Recognising the increased demand...

Jy lees dikwels op sosiale media mymeringe, nadenke, ook spotterny en gekhede oor die lewe.  Dis nogal ‘n fenomeen eie aan ons menslikheid.  Ons wonder dikwels, onder goeie of slegte omstandighede, oor wat dit beteken om te lewe, juis dit waarmee ek en jy elke dag en nag voltyds...

On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The...

English version below Die skrikbewind wat minibus-taxiverenigings op openbare paaie in Mpumalanga voer om die absolute monopolie oor vervoersdienste, is skokkend en onaanvaarbaar en die VF Plus eis optrede op die hoogste vlak. Uit videomateriaal in die party se besit, kan duidelik gesien word hoe persone wat klaarblyklik optree as “sekerheidsdienste”...

Bankrupt MEGA must be disbanded as it no longer has the ability to continue as a "Going Concern" The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) to be urgently disbanded because it is bankrupt and no longer can continue as a "Going Concern" (as highlighted by...

By Dr Ronald Heath, Forestry South Africa’s Director of Research and Protection COP16 is underway in Colombia, with land use as a central theme. In this context, South Africa’s forestry sector plays a pivotal role in delivering Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), among others, life on land, climate action, responsible consumption...