PHASA calls on govt to recommit to Paris agreement ahead of COP26 summit

Midrand residents have voiced their immense frustration over the area’s ongoing water supply disruptions, saying the situation is making daily life almost impossible. Johannesburg Water has blamed rapid development in the area, saying it is placing significant strain on existing water infrastructure. Residents, however, say this excuse holds little water.

British American Tobacco’s decision to shut down its only manufacturing plant in South Africa has raised concerns about the growing scale of illicit trade in the country. The company will cease cigarette production locally by the end of the year. Area Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Johnny Moloto and…

As South African pupils and teachers are preparing for the beginning of the new academic year, Teacher's Unions, continue to advocate for better working environments for their members ---- be it infrastructure, violent behaviour from school children or mental health. Nomfundo Twala posed some of these questions to Basil Manuel…

The thrill of online gambling has hit South Africa. Its popularity has surged, especially among young people. According to official data presented by the National Gambling Board to Parliament in October, the total gambling turnover for the 2024/25 financial year reached R1.5 trillion. November is recognised as Gambling Awareness Month…

The humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, said the healthcare system in Gaza has been destroyed. MSF's International President, Dr Javid Abdelmoneim, has called on world leaders to drastically increase the number of medical evacuations from Gaza. Emile Pienaar spoke with MSF's Emergency Coordinator…