38 h. ago G20 Summit needs to discuss insufficient support for teacher: Expert

Education Expert says insufficient support for teachers needs to be discussed at the G20 summit.

Politics

55 h. ago Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition

Communities in Phola and Carolina, Mpumalanga, are grappling with the severe consequences of coal mining pollution, particularly in the Highveld region, long plagued by environmental degradation and health issues. At the launch of a new report titled Systems Change for a Just Transition on 15 April, Ronesa Mtshweni from Amandla Community Development in Carolina highlighted… Read More »Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition The post Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

55 h. ago Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline

South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country’s only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions. According to the department, the… Read More »Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline The post Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline first appeared on iAfrica.

Transport

62 h. ago SA leaders aim for digital transformation as Africa embraces Starlink

Starlink has embarked on an Africa expansion and plans to cover nearly 3 quarters of the continent.

Politics

64 h. ago Service delivery issues highlighted as Freedom Day is celebrated

Some of the residents of Ermelo have accused government of failing to deliver basic services.

Politics

68 h. ago Freedom Day to reflect on SA’s progress after 31 years of democracy 

Freedom Day is a day South Africa celebrates its first post-apartheid election.

Politics

3 d. ago Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer’s 16-game goal drought is due to a mental issue rather than a tactical or technical one, manager Enzo Maresca has said. The 22-year-old England international had a remarkable debut campaign last season at Chelsea, scoring 27 goals and registering 15 assists in 48 matches. This time around, however, Palmer has found… Read More »Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca The post Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 d. ago Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final

A last-gasp own goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa an upset result over holders Al Ahly on Friday and a place against another Egyptian club, Pyramids, in next month’s African Champions League final. Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time at the end of a semi-final… Read More »Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final The post Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

4 d. ago UNISA partners with Makeba Foundation for ‘Mama Africa’ tribute event

UNISA's Thabo Mbeki School and the Miriam Makeba Foundation celebrate the life of Miriam Makeba.

Politics

4 d. ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Mchunu Offers Apology After Wrongfully Naming School Principal in Child Rape Case

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has expressed his willingness to formally apologise to the principal of a Matatiele school, who was incorrectly identified as a suspect in the alleged rape of a seven-year-old pupil. The school was thrust into the spotlight earlier this month after reports emerged of the disturbing incident. In a letter to lobby… Read More »Mchunu Offers Apology After Wrongfully Naming School Principal in Child Rape Case The post Mchunu Offers Apology After Wrongfully Naming School Principal in Child Rape Case first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

5 d. ago South Africa calls for peace talks as Zelenskyy seeks African support

President Zelenskyy is on an official working visit to South Africa

Politics

6 d. ago SA’s tourism rebounds with 9 million visitors in 2024: De Lille

Minister De Lille eyes 15 million tourists by 2030 as Africa Travel Indaba approaches

Politics

6 d. ago Severe weather warnings issued in SA, yellow level 4 for Gauteng

Forecaster Lehlogonolo Thobela says these thunderstorms may be severe.

Events

6 d. ago LIVE | SATA’s 45th telecommunications conference starts today

During the 3-day conference various role players will engage on issues of policy and connectivity.

Politics

6 d. ago Malnutrition treatment halted in Ethiopia due to underfunding: WFP

WFP suspended malnutrition treatment for 650 000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia.

Politics

7 d. ago Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice

In a landmark judgment, the Johannesburg High Court has ruled that apartheid-era crimes can still be prosecuted in South Africa, affirming that apartheid is a crime against humanity and not subject to any statute of limitations. The ruling comes in the case of Christiaan Siebert Rorich and Tlhomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa, former apartheid Security Branch officers… Read More »Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice The post Court Rules Apartheid Crimes Can Still Be Prosecuted, Declares No Expiry on Justice first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

7 d. ago Netball SA grilled by Parliament over R90 million World Cup funds

Netball South Africa and Netball World Cup Board need to account for R90 million.

Politics

9 d. ago Raw talent shines despite poor rural sports facilities in EC

Communities were entertained through various sporting codes over the Easter weekend.

Politics

1 week ago Group of residents continue to pray for Joshlin’s safe return

Joshlin is among the many children that experts say go missing every five hours in South Africa.

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