Author: staff
The World Health Organisation and UNICEF are urging South African regulators to curb deceptive infant formula marketing, saying false claims in online “advice” undermine breastfeeding, despite breastmilk being the healthiest option for babies.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is setting up a judicial commission of inquiry to establish whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to the National Prosecuting Authority.
An additional 2 500MW this winter, as well as improving performance of Eskom’s coal fleet, should signal that SA’s power system won’t perform worse than last winter when it comes to load shedding, says Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
Kelvin Momo will headline the 2025 Red Bull Symphonic in June, accompanied by renowned conductor Adam Howard and the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra. Giddy with excitement, Momo told News24 that he felt like this opportunity was “meant to be”.
Capetonians are showing up and lending a hand after a wildfire scorched almost 3 000 hectares of Table Mountain’s southern slopes. Bottled water, sports drinks, and energy bars have been donated with overwhelming generosity at the Lakeside Fire Station.
The corruption trials of former Protea cricketers Thami Tsolekile and Lonwabo Tsotsobe have been separated. Tsolekile appeared unrepresented again, while Tsotsobe’s attorneys requested more time to read the 36 lever arch files to prepare for the upcoming trial.
The Legal Practice Council’s inquiry into Dali Mpofu has been postponed indefinitely – after its chairperson revealed the withdrawal of charges related to the advocate’s alleged treatment of former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and Chief Justice Mandisa Maya.
Mushtak Parker has become the first judge in South African legal history to respond with silence to serious misconduct complaints against him – including accusations that he lied about whether then-Judge President John Hlophe physically assaulted him.
The DA is arguing that employment equity targets proposed in a new labour law would make finding a job for coloured and Indian South Africans near impossible, but its court challenge has the makings of yet another hot potato that could possibly push the limits of the government of national unity.
China aims to boost imports of SA agricultural products, with talks focusing on fruit and citrus exports. While SA currently represents a minor share of China’s agri market, expanded trade could create jobs and reduce reliance on the EU and US.