Government directly responsible for increase in HIV-Aids – CDP “Dr. Olive Shisana of the Human Sciences Research Council’s statement at the international Aids conference in Melbourne that new HIV infections in South Africa are on the increase, clearly show that the country needs a new…
Die aankondiging van die mynreus Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) dat hy sy myne in Suid-Afrika gaan verkoop, moet die ANC-regering se oë laat oopgaan oor die skade wat stakings en onversetlike vakbonde die land se ekonomie aandoen, sê adv. Anton Alberts, die VF Plus se…
“The ANC’s policies of cadre deployment and affirmative action both of which are key components of their ideology and practices are not only hampering economic growth and preventing the essential maintenance of infrastructure necessary for proper service delivery, but is now beginning to cost lives.”…
Juba - Following an attack by opposition forces in South Sudan, the United Nations is calling for all offensive operations to immediately end and for both sides to resume suspended peace talks. In an emailed statement, the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) confirmed that…
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will today launch the first phase of Operation Phakisa - an initiative aimed at fast-tracking the delivery of the priorities outlined in the National Development Plan (NDP). President Zuma first announced Operation Phakisa during his reply to the State of…
“We call on government not to sever diplomatic ties with Israel,” says Christian Democratic Party (CDP) leader, Rev. Theunis Botha. “Hamas is on the USA’s list of terrorist organisations for a reason. The atrocities perpetrated by them are well known all over the world, and…
IFP: TASK TEAM TO INVESTIGATE THE KILLING OF A YOUNG BOY IN PONGOLA MUST BE APPOINTED The IFP Leader in KwaZulu Natal Legislature, Mr Blessed Gwala called on the MEC for Community Safety, Willies Mchunu, to urgently appoint a task team to investigate the violent…
Cape Town – Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele says he plans to meet with the main players in the telecommunications sector to persuade them to reduce the cost to communicate. Speaking to journalists in Parliament, on Wednesday, after tabling the Budget Vote for…
Pretoria – South Africa has expressed its concern, over the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine territories, to Israeli Ambassador Arthur Lenk. On Wednesday, Lenk was summoned to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) for a meeting with Deputy Minister Nomaindia Mfeketo.…
Hong Kong - Eighteen of the 20 people, injured when a South African Airways (SAA) flight experienced severe turbulence, have been discharged from hospital. “SAA would like to advise that 18 of the 20 people injured whilst on board SA286 from Johannesburg to Hong Kong…