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A high percentage of South Africans are experiencing workplace stress that could lead to burnout. (Westend61/Getty Images) Gallup’s 2024 Global Workplace report has shared that many employees are still stressed out and experiencing workplace fatigue despite a marginal improvement since 2023.According to the Mental Health Report, South Africa is ranked 69th out of 71 countries, with most people feeling stressed or having a hard time.The report also reveals that a significant percentage of the South African workforce experiences excessive daily stress and is either fully or actively disengaging in their roles.With poverty levels at an all-time high in South…

Contractors work on repairs after strong winds damaged the roof of the Groenheuwel Primary School in Paarl following a storm in April 2024. (Supplied/WCED) At least 29 schools have been damaged by heavy winds and rainfall in the Western Cape.Three have had their roof sheets blown off by strong gusts on the west coast, said Western Cape education department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond.”The department is assessing the damages and is in contact with the schools to determine their needs and make arrangements for continued teaching and learning,” Hammond said.She added schools would open as planned on Tuesday for the start…

(Pavlo Gonchar/ Getty Images) The sale of Anglo American’s assets is not being given the attention it deserves, argues Xavier Prévost.The dust has not yet settled after the Australian mining company BHP made an unsuccessful bid to buy Anglo American. And the turmoil is unlikely to end soon. Anglo was in the news again at the end of June when its Grosvenor coal mine in Queensland, Australia, caught fire after a methane explosion, causing damage that may take years to put right.In April, BHP offered $49 billion for Anglo, which is no longer South African but based in the UK and…

Louzanne Coetzee and her guide, Claus Kempen Roger Sedres/Gallo Images We’re 51 days away from the Paris Paralympic Games, which gets underway from 28 August to 8 September.On Monday Sascoc announced an initial squad of 26 to represent Team South Africa Sascoc also revealed the incentives for the Paralympic medallists.For more more on Olympic sports, visit our dedicated page.With only 51 days to go to the Paris Paralympic Games, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) announced an initial squad of 26 to represent Team SA.The 2024 Paralympic Games will be staged from 28 August to 8 September in Paris.Many still…

Bryoni Govender walks onstage during the 72nd Miss Universe Competition at Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda on 18 November 2023 in San Salvador, El Salvador. Hector Vivas/Getty Images Filled with gratitude after again representing the country internationally at the recent Miss Supranational finale, Miss South Africa runner-up and Miss Supranational South Africa Bryoni Govender penned a heartfelt letter to her younger self, reassuring the validity of her dreams. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new…

Since being transferred to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria for trial in October 2022, the case has been subjected to numerous delays. (Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp) The attempted murder and child abuse trial of a Pretoria couple accused of continuously assaulting their 4-month-old child has been delayed for nearly two years despite the State’s readiness to proceed.The accused, who cannot be named to protect the identity of their child, known as ” Baby M”, appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday.The matter had to be postponed again because Judge Portia Phahlane, who is presiding over the trial, was…

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. (GCIS). Unlike his predecessor Gwede Mantashe, Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said he will take an “ultra-aggressive” approach to roll out renewable energy at an unprecedented scale compared to previous procurement rounds.The minister on Monday updated the media on electricity distribution and overall generation performance.Responding to questions about his ambitions for renewable energy, which accounts for less than 9% of South Africa’s energy mix, Ramokgopa said he would be working with relevant stakeholders to address challenges in previous bid windows that hampered new renewable energy capacity from coming onstream. South Africans need to be…

Siya Kolisi runs at Jack Crowley during the first Test at Loftus (Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) Springbok captain Siya Kolisi implored his teammates to clean up their breakdown and lineout act ahead of next week’s second Test against Ireland at Kings Park in Durban.They were able to function well enough to beat their bogey side 27-20 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday with an excellent brand of attacking rugby that incorporated elements of their calculated physical forward play.However, their set pieces weren’t always the best, with the scrum not coming off until late in the second half when they earned two scrum…

MasterChef season five contestant Ella Bella Constantinides-Leite. (Supplied/SABC) Following news that the local iteration of cook-off competition MasterChef South Africa is returning to screens for a fifth season this month, the first batch of contestants who will battle it out for a sizzling R1 million cash prize have been unveiled.After previously airing on M-Net (DStv 101), the show premieres on its new home, S3 (formerly SABC 3), on Saturday, 13 July, at 19:30 with repeats on Sundays at 18:30 and Wednesday at 18:00.Though only seven contestants have been unveiled, 20 home cooks will compete in the show. South Africans need to be…

Snowfall in the areas surrounding Ceres as cold fronts continue to hit the Western Cape. (Derick van Zyl/Supplied) More than 120 millimetres of rainfall fell in the Boland town of Ceres on Sunday and Monday, with surrounding peaks receiving several centimetres of snow.The icy conditions were brought by a cold front that caused widespread disruptions throughout the province.Significant rainfall was recorded between Sunday and Monday, with Ceres receiving 123mm and Elgin 84mm. South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to…