Cyclone Freddy strikes Mozambique again
Cyclone Freddy has hit parts of Mozambique for a second time in two weeks. Its second landfall struck near the…
Author: Nuruniesa Isaacs
SIU to probe Eskom whistleblower over corruption
A businessman that blew the whistle on corrupt Eskom employees has now drawn the attention of the Special Investigating Unit…
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 28 000
Nearly a week has passed since Turkey’s devastating earthquakes. The death toll has now climbed to more than 28 000…
Electricity price hike & load shedding on the cards for SONA 2023
South Africans are still stuck in limbo ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). The president…
First shipment of UN aid arrives in Syria after fatal earthquake
The first convoy of United Nations (UN) aid for Syria has reportedly crossed the north-western Syrian border from Turkey. According…
Turkey & Syria earthquake death toll climbs to more than 11 000
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has now risen to more than 11…
3-month State of Emergency declared across 10 Turkish states
Turkey has declared a three-month state of emergency across the 10 provinces worst affected by Monday’s deadly earthquakes. This, as…
Two rhinos killed & de-horned in the Eastern Cape
Two rhinos have been killed and de-horned on a safari farm in the Eastern Cape. Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla…
Deputy President David Mabuza resigns
Deputy President David Mabuza has resigned. Mabuza made the announcement on the sidelines of a funeral in Mpumalanga. He added…
Thousands of Yemeni children at risk of dying from cancer
Thousands of cancer-stricken Yemeni children are at risk of dying due to the Saudi waged war. In light of World…
R47.6-bn allocated for NSFAS beneficiaries for 2023
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has allocated R47.6-billion to assist students in need of financial assistance. Higher Education…
KZN family’s dogs discover decomposed human skull
A KwaZulu-Natal family has made a gruesome discovery after their dogs dragged home a decomposed human skull. According to the…
‘Government isn’t responsible for getting qualified doctors a job’
The National Health Department has criticised the South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) saying it should refrain from protesting…
Stage 2 load shedding could become permanent
South Africans can expect some level of permanent Stage 2 or 3 load shedding for at least two years. Eskom…
Boksburg gas blast death toll climbs to 40
The death toll from the devastating Boksburg gas explosion has increased to 40. The Gauteng Health Department has expressed its…
Brazilians call for democracy in counter-protests
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Sao Paulo in Brazil, to denounce the riots and the storming of…
Andre de Ruyter poisoned at Eskom offices
Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter has opened a case of attempted murder following an attempt on his life. On December…
Eskom anticipated to run a R203bn loss in 2023
Eskom’s financial woes is expected to only get worse. This, after the power utility announced that it posted a fifth…
PAGAD G-Force leader accused of conspiring to kill a police officer
The leader of Pagad G-Force, Moegsien Barendse is being accused of conspiring to kill a police official and magistrate in…