Author: Dimakatso Genkoe
The long-standing tradition of publishing matric results in South African newspapers will continue in 2024, following a recent ruling by the Pretoria High Court. Judge Ronel Tolmay dismissed an urgent application from the Information Regulator, which had contested the Department of Basic Education’s plan to release the results through this medium. The ruling emphasizes the contentious debate over student privacy versus public transparency in educational achievements. The Department of Basic Education, which has maintained this practice for the past two years, argues that while publishing results online and through departmental offices prior to newspaper release helps mitigate negative impacts on…
Tributes continue to pour in following the untimely death of Afro-Pop singer Winnie Khumalo. Khumalo died while she was being driven to the hospital on Tuesday following a short illness aged 51. Her music industry colleagues took to social media expressing shock and sadness. Speaking to Newsnote, a popular music producer Godfrey Pilane well known as Guffy said he was still shocked by the passing of the “Live my Life” hitmaker. Pilane sent condolences to Khumalo’s family adding that her death was a great loss in the music industry. “The passing of Winnie Khumalo came as a shock to me…
Lawyers representing former president and current leader of uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Jacob Zuma have sent a letter to the ANC requesting that his membership be reinstated. The ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) found him guilty of misconduct and resolved that he be expelled from the organisation. Zuma believes his membership was unfairly terminated. In the letter sent to the ANC on Wednesday, his lawyers outlined significant procedural and substantive concerns regarding the process undertaken by the party’s NDC and the Disciplinary Committee of Appeal. “These issues, detailed in the attached document highlight irregularities that we believe an independent legal…
Judgment has been reserved following an urgent application brought by the Information Regulator (IR) contesting the publication of the matric results. The regulator is raising significant concerns regarding the violation of students’ privacy associated with the release of results on public platforms, including newspapers. On Tuesday, Judge Ronel Tolmay presided over a hearing where legal representatives for both the Information Regulator and the Department of Basic Education presented their arguments regarding the urgency of the matter. The proceedings were marked by pointed questions from Judge Tolmay, particularly regarding the basis for the current application. “Your client was well aware that…
The North West province has been rocked by severe thunderstorms, leading to significant infrastructure damage at the General Delarey Hospital in Lichtenburg. The hospital had to close its doors temporarily as torrential rains overwhelmed the facility’s drainage system, flooding wards and damaging the roof. According to the North West Department of Health, all patients have been safely transferred to Mahikeng Provincial Hospital, Gelukspan, and Zeerust. The department’s spokesperson, Lucas Mothibedi, confirmed the alarming situation, indicating that the hospital’s drainage system was unable to cope with the deluge of rain. “We have instructed our maintenance clinic to deal with this issue…
An emergency situation has been resolved at the Moses Kotane Hospital in Ledig, outside Rustenburg. The provincial Department of Health spokesperson Lucas Mothibedi confirmed that the ward was flooded following heavy downpours. “The flooding incident in the maternity section yesterday was due to heavy rainfall that overwhelmed the facility’s drainage system. The flooding occurred when water entered through the sliding door and a blocked drain, creating a temporary disruption in the area,” said Mothibedi. Mothibedi confirmed that no patients were affected by the flooding as it was addressed swiftly. “We are pleased to report that the situation has been promptly…
The South African Emergency Personnel Union (SAEPU) says it is deeply disturbed by violent attacks on ambulances that put both the lives of its personnel and patients in grave danger. In a statement, the union says the recent incident happened in Thabakhubedi in Limpopo when emergency personnel were returning from transporting a patient to her home in the early hours when he was encountered by a group of intoxicated individuals next to a tavern. The union adds that the personnel used the same route when he came to pick up the patient earlier and nothing happened but to his surprise,…
Joy and happiness will fill the air as Batswana men and women celebrate their graduation from the initiation school in Taung, North West, this Saturday. Initiates from 35 traditional schools across nine villages of Batlhaping Baga Maidi will gather at the Tribal Kgotla for the pass-out ceremony, where Kgosi Nyoko Motlhabane will deliver a speech. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has been assigned the responsibility of coordinating all initiation schools, practices, and activities within the province, as outlined by the Customary Initiation Act (CIA) No. 2 of 2021. The Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) will oversee the…
South Africans should prepare for disruptive and heavy rains in the country’s central and eastern regions. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) cautions pedestrians, drivers, and the general public about the severe weather conditions from this Sunday through at least Wednesday as they resume their economic activities. All road users and the general public must exercise caution and readiness due to the anticipated prolonged rainfall and the risks that come with it. Sunday is predicted to bring widespread 80% and scattered 60% showers and thundershowers to KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State, the North West, and the southern regions of Mpumalanga and…
The onset of the new year presents an ideal opportunity to establish resolutions and objectives for the upcoming twelve months. Life coach Wouter Molefe has shared several considerations to keep in mind during this period. Resolutions signify a commitment to self-improvement and personal development, encompassing the changes individuals aspire to implement in their lives. In a recent interview with Newsnote, Molefe highlighted the significance of budgeting when formulating resolutions and setting goals. He noted that many individuals struggle to achieve their objectives because they set aspirations that exceed their financial means. “When establishing your goals, it is essential to be…