CAPE TOWN – Some health experts from the University of Stellensboch say sugar tax alone is not enough to combat obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke…
Woman (60) arrested over R3m worth of stolen City Power property
JOHANNESBURG – A 60-year-old woman was arrested for possession of suspected stolen electricity infrastructure worth R3 million. On Thursday, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), together with Gauteng police, responded…
Hopes Goodwood project will bridge housing gap for informal settlement dwellers
CAPE TOWN – Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said informal settlement dwellers who do not qualify for RDP housing projects should consider applying for the Goodwood social housing project.- Hill-Lewis…
Qatar prime minister says efforts to renew Israel-Hamas truce ‘continuing’
DOHA – Mediation efforts are continuing to secure a new Gaza ceasefire and free more hostages held by Hamas, despite ongoing Israeli bombardment that is “narrowing the window” for a…
Port backlog likely to impact product availability across SADC region: NCRF
JOHANNESBURG – As South Africa continues to count the cost of the congested cargo at the Durban port, the National Clothing Retail Federation (NCRF) said the impact on supply chains…
Roger Jardine set to officially launch political movement on Sunday
JOHANNESBURG – Businessman and anti-apartheid activist Roger Jardine will officially launch his political movement aimed at getting him into the Union Buildings on Sunday afternoon. He’s told weekend newspapers that…
Hill-Lewis concerned mid-term budget cuts will negatively affect city projects
CAPE TOWN – Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis said many of the developments in the pipeline may be negatively affected by the recent medium-term budget cuts announced by the…
OPEC push on fossil fuels draws ire at climate talks
DUBAI – Negotiations over the future of fossil fuels heated up at UN climate talks on Saturday, with the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) catching flak over the…
Zimbabwe by-elections start with opposition in turmoil
HARARE – Zimbabwe started a series of by-elections on Saturday with the opposition in turmoil after being excluded from voting lists. Zimbabwe’s election commission said on X, the former Twitter,…
Only visit beaches with lifeguards, appeals NSRI to beachgoers
CAPE TOWN – The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged beachgoers to be vigilant over the festive season as warmer days beckon the public to the coast. NSRI’s Bradley…