Gauteng

GOOD Party Applauds Improved 2024 Matric Pass Rate in South Africa

The GOOD Party says the improved 2024 matric pass rate of 87.3-percent for South Africa is encouraging. This is the country's highest-ever national pass rate since the dawn of democracy. The Free State was the country's top-performing province after recording a 91.0-percent pass rate followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Seventy-three out of the 75 education districts had a pass of 80-percent and above. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says government […]

14 January, 2025 60

South Africa

Record-Breaking Matric Results in South Africa

South Africa's 2024 National Senior Certificate pass rate hit a record 87.3%, up from 82.9% in 2023. The Free State led with a 91% pass rate, followed by KwaZulu-Natal at 89.5% and Gauteng at 85.4%. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube highlighted that nearly half of the candidates achieved a bachelor pass.

14 January, 2025 31

South Africa

South African Union Warns of Job Cuts’ Impact on Steel And Auto Industries

South African metalworkers union Numsa says ArcelorMittal South Africa’s planned job cuts in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, and Vereeniging, Gauteng, could devastate the steel and auto industries and harm communities. The company intends to cut 35-percent of its workforce, citing structural challenges in its long steel business. Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola vows to fight the retrenchments, urging collaboration to protect manufacturing capacity and prevent economic fallout:

7 January, 2025 36

South Africa

AfriForum Challenges Eskom’s Tariff Hike Proposal

In S.A, AfriForum has opposed Eskom's proposed 36.15-percent power tariff hike at Gauteng's public consultation today. AfriForum's Morné Mostert emphasised that consumers, particularly low-income households, cannot bear the burden of Eskom's mismanagement. Mostert confirms that AfriForum has submitted a petition to further challenge the increase:

5 December, 2024 38

South Africa

In S.A, Gauteng Health MEC to Lead Engagement on Food Safety

In South Africa, Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will lead a multi-stakeholder engagement in Soweto this afternoon, focused on compliance and enforcement of food safety measures. The country is currently battling a foodborne illness outbreak. Over 20 children have died in Gauteng due to suspected food poisoning linked to spaza shops. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the MEC will also conduct inspections at local spaza shops and supermarkets to […]

26 November, 2024 38

Health / Medical

South Africa classifies foodborne diseases as a national disaster

South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre has declared a national disaster due to an increase in foodborne illnesses caused by poor food safety practices. Following 890 reported cases of foodborne illnesses, mostly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, the declaration mandates a multisectoral relief plan. The country’s Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

21 November, 2024 44

South Africa

DA in Gauteng Raises Alarm Over Sexual Offenders in Schools

In S.A, the DA in Gauteng says learners in the province are alarmingly being exposed to sexual offenders and predators within their school environments. The provincial Department of Education has revealed that out of the 86-thousand-367 employees in public schools, only eight-thousand-782 have been vetted against the National Register for Sexual Offences. The DA’s Michael Waters says among those vetted, nine employees were identified as convicted sexual offenders:

20 November, 2024 30

South Africa

DA Submits 200,000 Signatures Protesting Eskom’s 40% Tariff Hike

To South Africa, where the DA's leader in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga, submitted over 200-thousand signatures to energy regulator NERSA in Pretoria, opposing Eskom's proposed 40-percent electricity tariff hike. Hundreds joined the DA’s protest, demanding affordable and reliable power. Msimanga called for public participation as NERSA opens hearings. He also emphasised accountability and relief amid South Africa's energy and cost-of-living crisis:

15 November, 2024 51

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Oshiwambo

aatembuki ya 7 ya mangwapo mo Gauteng sho yaadhika taya pakele oohi dha felefala

Aatembuki inaaya shangithwa yeli ya 7 nena okwali kwa tegelelwa ya holoke mohofa sho ya mangwapo kopolisi mo Gauteng sho o factory yawo ya hadhwa, moka aanilonga yaadhika taya pakele noku dhimapo omasiku goku felefala goohi dhomoondooha dho Lucky Star. Omupopiliko gopolisi mo Gauteng Capitiya Tintswalo Sibeko nena okwa koleke kutya ya 7 otaya holoka mohofa ya Veereniging. Mboka ya mangwapo mo 11 omwedhi nguka oyeli pokati komimvo 18-29,namwene gwiilonga […]

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