ANC in GP supports DA MPL for laying sexual harassment charges against Msimanga

In a statement, the ANC commends the bravery of Molapo for standing up for herself and all women in the province. FILE: Solly Msimanga. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng caucus said it’s behind Democratic Alliance (DA) member of provincial legislature Nkele Molapo who has laid sexual harassment charges against […]

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EWN Weather Watch: Sunny Tuesday in store for most parts of SA

Your Tuesday EWN Weather Watch. JOHANNESBURG – After a week of rain and thunderstorms across parts of the country, sunny and warm conditions can be expected on Tuesday. WESTERN CAPE Partly cloudy but sunny conditions can be expected in the Western Cape. Cape Town will see a maximum of 19°C, while Vredendal can expect a […]

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Numsa says it’s not backing down on demands as Gautrain strike enters week two

Wage negotiations between the union and Gautrain operator Bombela deadlocked last week after parties failed to find each other on the proposed wage increases. FILE: Picture: @Gautrain/Facebook.com. JOHANNESBURG – The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) said it was not backing down on its demands as its strike at the Gautrain entered a […]

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Calling All African Small Businesses

Virtual summit serving SMEs to access resources to grow their businesses with the United States Africa.com is convening thousands of leaders of African businesses, and the highest ranks of U.S. agencies that support African businesses, to present opportunities for growth through trade, investment, and technical assistance. This virtual summit, Africa’s Portal to Doing Business with the […]

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Investigation under way after horror KZN taxi crash

Thirteen people were killed over the weekend when the driver of a minibus taxi lost control of his vehicle and veered off the road in Kilimon. The wreckage after a mini-bus taxi rolled down an embankment near Underberg when the driver lost control of the vehicle. Picture: Arrive Alive JOHANNESBURG – Road scene investigators are […]

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Uber and Bolt drivers in Gauteng, WC, FS strike over ‘exploitation’

Drivers for e-hailing services said they would not be operating in three provinces on Monday. FILE: Bolt and Uber drivers blocked the N1 driving to the head offices of both companies in Marlboro to hand over their memorandum on 20 February 2020. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – E-hailing drivers in Gauteng, the Western Cape, and the […]

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Top cop arrested in pre-dawn raid over 2017 multi-million SAPS tender

Ipid says the officer’s arrest brought the number of suspects facing charges of corruption, fraud, money laundering, and theft to 13. JOHANNESBURG – A high ranking police officer was arrested in a pre-dawn raid at her house on Monday. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) said in a statement the officer brought the number of […]

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2 teens due in court for murder of 11-year-old Kraaifontein boy

Last Tuesday, Duran Visagie was struck in the head by a stray bullet. He died in hospital the next day. CAPE TOWN – Two teenagers accused of murdering an 11-year-old Kraaifontein boy in the Western Cape are expected to appear in court on Monday. Last Tuesday, Duran Visagie was struck in the head by a […]

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