Author: Motlhaping Modise
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has condemned the behaviour on an unruly passenger aboard a FlySafair flight last Thursday.This after several videos went viral on social media, showing a female passenger, in a heated altercation with crew members and passengers on a flight from Durban to Cape Town. It has since been established that the passenger is an employee of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).SACCA said it has received a full report from FlySafair regarding the incident and has referred it to the law enforcement for further investigations.The Authority’s Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, condemned the…
The Department of Health has warned the public about the rising cases of rubella, commonly known as measles. This after the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) announced that a total number of 10 137 positive cases of rubella have been identified in the country between January and November 2024, which is higher than cases recorded last year. Rubella is a highly contagious but vaccine-preventable disease. The disease spreads from person to person through droplets coughed or sneezed into the air by an infected person.The Department spokesperson Foster Mohale said most cases were recorded in Gauteng and Western Cape. “Majority…
The Central Drug Authority (CDA) has noted with concern the rejection of the proposed trading hours regulations aimed at curbing the harmful effects of alcohol abuse in Limpopo. This after the Limpopo Liquor Traders Association, which rejected the proposal, said the envisaged regulations will have a financial impact on their member’s businesses. CDA’s Deputy Chairperson Nomcebo Dlamini said it is indisputable that the liquor industry contributes immensely to the province’s economic activity. “It is equally imperative to address the devastating social and health consequences linked to alcohol misuse. The proposed regulation of trading hours is not a punitive measure against…
The Administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Freeman Nomvalo says the institution isn’t out of the woods yet, eight months after being at the helm of the scheme. Nomvalo was delivering an opening address at the Student Accommodation Workshop held in Durban, KwaZulu Natal.He gave a brief background about the institution’s performance following his appointment to stabilize it. “NSFAS has faced challenges, including unpaid loans from graduates, reduced funding for current students, and an ongoing corruption crisis. “These issues hamper NSFAS’s ability to provide essential financial support, underscoring the need for immediate reforms and strategic interventions,” said…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the much-anticipated National Dialogue will be held early next year. Ramaphosa made the announcement during his address to the Reconciliation Day celebrations held in Vredendal North sports grounds, in the Western Cape.He said the National Dialogue will enable a conversation among citizens on shaping the country’s future developmental path. “The National Dialogue will seek to build on the achievements of 30 years of democracy. The National Dialogue will give us an opportunity to address the challenges we have been facing for the past 15 years of low growth and unemployment, poverty and hunger, poor…
Today marks a crucial deadline for South African electricity consumers, especially the estimated 2.1 million so-called “zero buyers” who have been buying electricity without proper accounts. Eskom has issued an urgent plea for these customers to visit its service centres and regularise their accounts by the end of business today.Daphne Mokoena, an Eskom spokesperson, confirmed that customers who act within this grace period will not incur additional charges. They will receive immediate repairs or replacements for faulty meters and have their electricity supply restored. “Eskom urges customers to act promptly to avoid penalties and service disruptions,” Mokoena advised.The backdrop to…
The Bojanala Platinum District Municipality in the North West said it takes pride in being the only district amongst the four in the province to receive an unqualified audit opinion outcome from the Auditor General of South African for the financial year 2023/24. This was revealed during a media briefing held by the municipality’s senior management led by the Executive Mayor, Suzan Ntangeni and the Acting Municipal Manager Dr. Auchalie Mothopi, in Rustenburg to outline the municipality’s achievements and future plans.The briefing focused on the Unqualified Audit Outcome (2023/24), Poverty Alleviation Programme launched in the district, District Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated…
An unfortunate delay of flights from departing out of the country’s busiest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, due to a faulty main jet fuel valve could have been avoided. This is according to pilot and aviation expert, Phuthego Mojapele, who was speaking on YouFM Newshour. Operations were halted for several hours before airlines resumed refuelling again, disrupting operations and causing several flight delays.According to Mojapele, the blame must be solely placed on Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) management as it failed to ensure that the facility is properly maintained. “ACSA has been having several issues lately with regards to their…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) said it has adopted a zero-corruption tolerance stance warning its officials and risk-takers against any unlawful activities at the country’s ports of entry during the upcoming festive season.The agency has emphasised the need for a robust and integrated border management platform to protect national security, economic growth, and regional economic integration.BMA revealed its festive season plan, spanning from December 2024 to January 2025, aimed at managing increased border activities. During this busy period, the country faces complex border-related challenges, including illegal immigration, cross-border crimes, and smuggling of illicit goods amongst others.The agency’s Assistant Commissioner Themba…
The Bojanala Platinum District Municipality in the North West has launched a poverty alleviation program to respond to the challenges of high unemployment within five of its local municipalities. The program was officially launched by the municipality’s Executive Mayor Suzan Nthangeni, who was accompanied by her counterpart Shiela Mabale-Huma of the Rustenburg local municipality at the Rustenburg Civic Centre. According to Stats SA’s latest report, the municipality is leading with the highest unemployment rate in the North West, while the province has the highest unemployment rate in the country, with 54.2% as of the second quarter of 2024. The Moretele…