Government intervention needed on Hajj and Umrah
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities held a meeting on…
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Fuel Price Hikes Grips Consumers
Motorists will be digging even deeper into their pockets when they head to petrol stations in December. This as the…
Langa Residents Demand An Overhaul of Local Police Station
Langa residents are demanding an overhaul of their local police station. They have noted that their complaints which range from…
Motorists Hit With Another Petrol Price Hike
Those in Gauteng and other inland areas will need to pay more than R20 for a litre of petrol as…
More Countries Slap SA With Travel Bans Over New Variant
Days after South African experts revealed the presence of the new Covid-19 variant – Omicron, several countries have imposed travel bans…
Experts Flag Concerns Over New Covid-19 Variant
Experts have noted familiarities of the new B.1.1.529 Covid-19 variant to the Beta variant. However, concern has been raised over…
Hajj Agencies Under Fire For Taking Advantage Of Pilgrims
Hajj agencies must be stopped from taking advantage of pilgrims. This is one of the things being highlighted at a…
UK Watchdog Issues New Guidelines For Anti-Depressants
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued new guidelines for the identification, treatment, and management of…
Saccawu Calls On Consumers To Boycott Massmart Stores
Massmart workers are well aware of the financial consequences they face by embarking on a national strike. Spokesperson for the…
Icosa Receives Backlash After Rape-Convicted Mayor Gets Re-Elected
Promoting a child rapist to the position of mayor is a slap in the face of voters and all gender-based…
Tesla App Blocks Drivers From Unlocking Their Cars
Dozens of Tesla drivers voiced their frustration after being locked out of the vehicles, citing an issue with the carmaker’s…
Lahore, Pakistan Declared World’s Most Polluted City
The Pakistani city of Lahore has been declared the world’s most polluted city. According to IQAir, a Swiss technology company,…
Illegal Rehab Centre Shuts Down Following Abuse Allegations
An illegal rehab centre in Ruyterwacht has been shut down following allegations of abuse and assault. Police spokesperson Captain FC Van…
Experts probe cause of toxic fumes from St Helena cargo ship
Fire experts have been called in to assist the South African Maritime Safety Authority to determine the cause of toxic…
Oil Company, Shell’s Move To Rebrand Causes A Stir
Oil Company, Shell is embarking on a rebrand, causing outrage from the Dutch government. The change will not only affect its…
Government Shouldn’t Rely On Old Programmes To Combat Teen Pregnancies
Government and civil society cannot rely on old programmes to prevent child pregnancies. This is the charge from Social Development…
New Delhi Imposes One-Week Pollution Lockdown
India has enforced a one-week pollution lockdown, due to the capital, New Delhi’s high levels of pollution. Authorities say this…
More Than 600 Girls Aged 9 – 10 Gave Birth In 2020 – StatsSA
Child pregnancies remain a serious concern for South Africa. It has emerged that more than 600 girls – aged nine…