Gender-based violence: President Ramaphosa signs victim-centred law into place

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

South Africa has one of the highest gender-based violence and femicide rates in the world.

Study reveals VW Polo drivers involved in most fatal crashes on SA roads

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The VW Polo contributed to 16. 7% of all fatal crashes and was followed closely by the Toyota Hilux with 14. 2% while the Toyota Quantum recorded 12. 2%.

Disgruntled Salvokop residents protest at Stats SA demand Census 2022 job opportunities

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The residents blocked one of the roads leading to the Stats SA offices in the area with refuse and bottles and wanted to forcefully enter the building.

A million people now fully vaccinated in Tshwane against Covid-19

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The district has a population of about 3 million and vaccine co-ordinator Dr Mpho Moshime-Shabangu said they were extremely happy and proud about the milestone. ...

SANDF says Waterkloof Air Force Base fire probe report imminent

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

FF+ leader Dr Pieter Groenewald said Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise should play open cards with the public regarding the cause of the fire. ...

Gazankulu Clinic in Saulsville up and running despite break-in, loss of 25 desktop computers

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

Intruders used crowbars to force access into the building, damaging the main gate and door.

Pretoria named as one of top 100 tourist destinations in world

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The City was ranked 73, ahead of other world-class cities such as Istanbul in Turkey, Leeds in England and Oklahoma City in the US.

Gauteng's top achiever Kristen Erasmus receives full study bursary, training contract with PwC

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The 18-year-old said she wants to be a chartered accountant and plans to study Bcom Accounting Science at the University of Pretoria.

Tshwane Emergency Services monitoring flood hot spots after heavy rain

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These areas in Centurion include Hendrik Verwoerd Road, Rooihuiskraal Road, Uitsig Road, Nellmapius Drive and Panorama Road.

UP's Alwande Sikhosana flies Mzanzi flag high on international wheelchair tennis circuit

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The 21-year-old ended 2021 by breaking into the world top-50 with a career-high ranking of 48. He was previously ranked 76.

Twins collectively achieve 14 distinctions at Crawford College

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The school achieved a 100% matric pass rate and its top achiever, Azhar Kalla, said he was ecstatic as he had not expected his achievement.

Winterveldt farming community plead for action against ’illegal sand mining’

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The farmers said excavation had caused the natural flow of the Tolwane River to be diverted, depriving certain streams of water and causing soil erosion.

Khoisan chief three others charged with dealing in dagga, illegal planting, cultivation

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The small Khoisan community has camped in tents just metres from the statue of Nelson Mandela for the last three years.

Frustrated parents demand children be placed in schools

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

They had been queuing before dawn saying their children had not been placed, or were accommodated far from where they stayed.

WATCH: King Khoisan arrested for growing dagga at Union Buildings

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The community have camped in tents just metres from the statue of Nelson Mandela for more than three years.

End of an era for publication of matric results on public platforms

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

Learners will still be required to obtain their statement of results from the schools they attended as was the practice in previous years.

Sanral enlists experts to assess massive N1 sinkhole in Centurion

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The left lane has been closed and motorists driving in the section of the highway complained about sitting in traffic for hours.

Department of Education makes late registration available for Gauteng learners

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The department said it had identified more than 17 000 applicants who did not submit all the necessary supporting documents to the schools they applied for.

Joblessness leaves parents struggling to pay school fees

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

The shrinking economy and Covid-19 has left many South Africans facing financial pressures.

No flooding yet but rainy weather set to continue in Tshwane

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

Despite heavy rainfall, Tshwane Emergency Services spokesperson, Charles Mabaso said there has been no reported flooding or road accidents yet.

Parents dig deep in pockets for uniforms, stationery as children head back to school

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

Tebogo Lebeloane, a parent whose child, Tshegofatso, will be doing Grade 8 this year, said the cost of sending a child to high school is too expensive.

Study Buddy Fund to help 70 academically-deserving students with tuition, accommodation

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

It offers support groups, career advice, study hacks and taking care of students’ fees across South Africa.

Four alleged human traffickers remanded in custody

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

A girl, 17, was allegedly recruited from Hammanskraal by one of the suspects, forced into a life of drugs and subjected to acts of sexual exploitation.

Learners at Soshanguve school get help covering books

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

Thusangwanageno, a non-profit organisation, assists students with registration and tuition fees as well as by refurbishing their school infrastructure.

Stork flapped it up with 373 new arrivals at Gauteng hospitals on New Year’s Day

Nokwanda Ncwane|Published

Eleven children were born at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital, of which five are boys and six girls.

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