IN CONVERSATION WITH UDM ACTING SECRETARY GENERAL, MS ZANDILE PHIRI

Africa Environment Day, championed by the African Union, and World Wildlife Day are annual observances that highlight the importance of environmental conservation and the protection of biodiversity across the continent. They serve as reminders of the shared responsibility to safeguard Africa’s unique ecosystems, which are home to some of the…

The Princess Plot housing development in Roodepoort is a significant project aimed at providing formal housing opportunities to qualifying beneficiaries in Gauteng. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements and the City of Johannesburg, with the City acting as the implementing authority responsible for…

With the rapid rise of social media platforms, the sharing of images and videos has become instantaneous and widespread. However, this ease of sharing has also led to new forms of harm, particularly through the creation and distribution of manipulated or altered images. These manipulations can range from minor edits…

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, says it is deeply concerned following the arrest of Health Department Director-General Dr Sandile Buthelezi over allegations linked to the misuse of Global Fund money. Dr Buthelezi was arrested alongside Chief Financial Officer Phineas Mamogale and Acting Deputy Director-General of Corporate Services…

Thembi Simelane, alongside Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements Tasneem Motara, handed over more than 1 000 title deeds and 132 newly built housing units in Lesedi Local Municipality. The ceremonial handover took place at Obed Mthombeni Sports Ground as part of the national Title Deeds…