Public tired of empty promises made in SONA
The public seems to be reluctant to take President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) seriously. Radio 786 spoke…
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Ramaphosa’s Implemented Compact Plans Have Failed – Analyst
None of the social compact plans implemented by President Cyril Ramaphosa have worked. And the director of the Centre for…
Ramaphosa should be embarrassed – Saftu
South Africa is marching to a dysfunctional state with the governing ANC’s deep factionalism largely contributing to the situation. This…
Cosatu wants R624 SRD grant
Labour wants a frank assessment and clear interventions of how President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration plans on turning the nation around.…
W.C Premier Outlines Key Points He Wants Addressed In SONA
Local and provincial governments should be empowered with more resources and responsibilities to get the job done at a more…
New minimum wage of R23 per/hour announced
South Africa’s new minimum wage is R23.19 per hour for ordinary work. Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi made the announcement saying…
Parliament is ready for SONA 2022
January’s Parliamentary fire had thrown preparations for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) into unchartered waters. National Assembly Speaker…
Duped Thulsie twins enter plea bargain with the state
The Thulsie twins who were charged on allegations of planning attacks have entered a plea agreement with the State. They…
Morocco holds funeral for 5-year-old Rayan who fell into a well
The Moroccan government is holding a funeral service for five-year-old Rayan who died after being trapped in a well for…
Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar dies at age 92
One of India’s most beloved singers Lata Mangeshkar has died at the age of 92. Mangeshkar was the voice of…
Mogoeng Mogoeng apologises for 2020 pro-Israeli comments
Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has apologised for the political controversy his pro-Israeli comments had caused. It follows the Judicial…
Jesse Hess family confident that justice will prevail
The friends and family of Jesse Hess are confident that justice will prevail. Speaking to Radio 786, Jesse’s school friend…
Eskom has no roadmap to deal with energy problem
South African businesses will need to resort to sourcing their own electricity in order to avoid the ongoing financial blows…
Ramaphosa slammed for not supporting Clover workers
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for not standing in solidarity with striking…
City of Cape Town staff robbed in Philippi East
At least two municipal workers have been robbed at gun point in Philippi East. All their belongings including cellphones, and…
Good wants Fritz tenure as Social Development MEC investigated
There is a call for the probe into allegations of sexual misconduct against suspended Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert…
Winde confirms claims of sexual misconduct against Fritz
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has broken the silence on the charges related to suspended Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz.…
Kannaland municipality is unstable – ANC WC
The Kannaland Municipality is no longer functional after its top-ranking members have been ousted. This is according to the ANC…
SA youth spend almost R1300 per month job seeking
South African youth spend nearly R1300 per month job seeking. This is according to a survey by Open Dialogue. The…