President Cyril Ramaphosa says job creation remains government’s top priority, as South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment. Addressing the opening of News24’s On The Record Summit at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the President stresses that unemployment is not the result of a single failure, but the outcome of deep seated historical and policy factors that have …

European countries scrambled to cushion the impact of soaring ​oil prices on Thursday after tit-for-tat strikes on Gulf energy plants, including the world’s largest gas plant in Qatar – the most economically significant escalation of the US-Israeli war on Iran. State oil giant QatarEnergy reported “extensive ‌damage” after Iranian missiles hit the Ras Laffan Industrial City, which processes about a …

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard how City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi sent Sergeant Fannie Nkosi  details of a tender in the Metro. In the message, Mnisi tells Nkosi that he has forwarded the tender to his brother Bheki and that they need to “regroup”. The tender relates to the offloading of refuse bags for the …

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard how City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi sent Sergeant Fannie Nkosi  details of a tender in the Metro. In the message, Mnisi tells Nkosi that he has forwarded the tender to his brother Bheki and that they need to “regroup”. The tender relates to the offloading of refuse bags for the …

The African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League calls for strengthened global solidarity, peace-building, and people-centered responses, reaffirming the critical role of progressive women’s movements in advancing justice, peace, and human dignity. The league held a colloquium themed “The Global Impact of War on Vulnerable Communities,” focusing on how conflicts in the Middle East and beyond. These conflicts disproportionately affect women, …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile answers questions in the National Assembly. LIVE STREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-paul-mashatile-answers-oral-questions-in-the-national-assembly/

Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in wellbeing among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the World Happiness Report published on Thursday found. Already, a number of countries across the world are working on plans to curb children’s social media access after Australia in December became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16. …

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Panama, with Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine a notable omission. While Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane makes a return. Bafana will play a FIFA World Cup preparation match against Panama on Friday, 27 March at the Moses Mabhida Stadium before the second encounter at …

South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) Deputy General Secretary Nkhetheni Muthavhi has been elected as the union’s new president. Delegates attending the union’s 13th National Congress in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, elected new national office bearers on Wednesday. Muthavhi’s previous position was filled by Sam Lukheleni after a contestation. All other candidates were elected unopposed. LGE Some delegates also expressed satisfaction with …

The case against 38-year-old Tebogo Mnisi, who is linked to the killing of cousins Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga in Mamelodi East in October last year, has been postponed in the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court.  The postponement to the 20th of May 2026 is to allow for further investigations, including the collection of an outstanding post-mortem report and hospital records.   Mnisi has abandoned his bail application …

WhatsApp chat messages between Gauteng’s Organised Crime Unit member, Fannie Nkosi, and Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gareth Mnisi have taken centre stage at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.   The commission has heard how Mnisi sent Nkosi a letter that the Hawks had addressed to the City of Tshwane.   The Hawks were seeking information on certain investigations …

The United States (US) hosted representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, with talks focused on the stalled peace process in eastern DRC. It marked the first encounter between the parties since the US Treasury Department sanctioned the Rwanda Defence Force and four senior officers on March 2nd. Washington has blamed …

Police will go ahead with their firearms compliance inspection on the premises of a Durban-based security company, which belongs to businessman Calvin Mathibeli. Police spokesperson Vincent Mukhathi says Mathibeli’s application lacked urgency and was dismissed with costs, as he was ordered to pay legal costs to SAPS. “The court found that Mr Mathibeli’s application lacked urgency and dismissed it with costs. He was …

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Swedish government have signed an agreement to boost safe, decent jobs and healthy environment for women in Southern Africa’s transport and logistics sector. In a statement, both parties say the programme, which will be facilitated by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Seda) aims to link gender and sexual and reproductive health …

ONE OF THE VICTIMS: TikToker Edward Awebwa was jailed six years in 2024 for abusing Museveni   TikTokers and X users bore the brunt of the Computer Misuse Act   Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda’s long-running battle over digital freedom registered a significant victory on March 17 when the Constitutional Court swept the Computer Misuse Act — one …