Government listens, but speak to the right departments! Everyone has important emergency numbers saved. However, not everyone knows where to reach the different departments when they have an emergency. Would you know where to find a list of SASSA Regional Offices? What about government’s Frequently Asked Questions, which can refer you to other places? The … Read more
A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway in South Africa, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against tuberculosis. The new vaccine could become the first to help prevent pulmonary TB, the most common form of the disease, in adolescents and adults. It would be the first new TB vaccine in more than a century. Zaheer … Read more
The South African roots of British mining giant Anglo American, which on Monday rejected an improved takeover offer from its Australian rival BHP, could hinder any future bids. BHP’s offer, which proposed Anglo American hiving off its platinum and iron ore production activities in South Africa, has caused a stir in the country just before … Read more
Persistent incidents of vandalism and theft are wreaking havoc on the City’s water and sanitation services, costing the City millions and posing a significant operational challenge. The ongoing acts not only disrupt essential services but also incur unnecessary expenses, diverting resources that could otherwise improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities. Water and Sanitation … Read more
Audi is entering F1 in 2026, and preparations continue at a furious pace. The firm certainly surprised the F1 world by ramping up its original buyout of Sauber. Initially, the plan was to buy just 75% of the Swiss-based team. Instead, it took 100% control. Ironically, this followed a period of speculation that Audi was … Read more
Social media was abuzz after Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo showed off his lush mansion for the first time. No doubt the Intratrek owner lives lavishly and is unapologetic about it. INSIDE WICKNELL CHIVAYO’S MEGA-MANSION Taking to social media, the Zimbabwean multimillionaire shared a video of his mansion valued at $7 million, which amounts to R129 … Read more
With the 2024 General Elections looming, here’s a list of the jobs skilled South African expats are taking up overseas. Many are expecting the Democratic Alliance (DA) to run the African National Congress (ANC) closer than ever in the most-important election in 30 years of democracy. However, should the ANC hold onto their majority for … Read more
THIS is the heart-wrenching moment rescuers applaud as a survivor is carried out from underneath rubble after being trapped for five days. An emergency response team had been working tirelessly to save as many lives as possible after a building collapsed in South Africa, killing 13. 7 Emergency services have rescued a survivor of the … Read more
On 14 May, residents of several Johannesburg suburbs, including Alexandra, Kew, Lombardy, Wynberg, Kelvin, Buccleuch, and Marlboro, will face a temporary disruption in their water supply due to planned maintenance activities. The affected streets include 13th, 14th, 17th, and 20th Avenue, as well as Rooth and London Road. The maintenance is scheduled to take place … Read more
In shocking news, a wall collapse at a shop in the Eastern Cape on Friday killed five people and injured 13 others. THE SHOCKING INCIDENT HAPPENED AROUND LUNCH TIME ON FRIDAY According to the Eastern Cape Department of Health spokesperson Mkhululi Ndamase, the rescue operation lasted six hours. “Emergency medical services personnel and other rescue workers received … Read more
