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Ndlozi to SAHRC: 'Impose R50bn fines for racism in advertising'

EFF head of political education Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi appeared at the South African Human Rights Commission’s national inquiry into racism and discrimination in the advertising sector. Ndlozi gave detailed accounts of racism within the sector, including in expenditure and ownership.

14 Mar 2022 1PM 6 min

Why masks are unnecessary outdoors and 'foolish' regulations you're adhering to — Madhi

The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) is expected to meet on Monday. On the agenda includes the scrapping of wearing masks in outdoor areas. Speaking to TimesLIVE before the NCCC meeting, Wits professor of vaccinology Shabir Madhi said some Covid-19 rules serve very little value and motivates why there is…

14 Mar 2022 9AM 6 min

Everyone who got vaccinated with one shot of J&J can now get two boosters

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on the health department announcing vaccine booster changes for people who got vaccinated with one shot of J&J.

14 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

Thousands sign DA petition calling for Ramaphosa to cut ‘deadbeat ministers’

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of a petition calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire underperforming ministers from his cabinet.

14 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

Raymond Zondo named SA's new Chief Justice

Raymond Zondo will ascend to the Chief Justice position after he was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday. Zondo was interviewed for the position along with Constitutional Court justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Gauteng judge president Dunstan Mlambo and president of the Supreme Court of Appeal justice Mandisa Maya. All candidates…

11 Mar 2022 6AM 1 min

Government must spend to improve SA's economy, even if it means borrowing - analyst 

Duma Gqubule with the Centre for Economic Development and Transformation discussed this year's national budget as a guest on Eusebius on TimesLIVE. He argued that the government's projection of an economic growth rate below 2% over the next few years will result in greater levels of unemployment which, in turn,…

11 Mar 2022 5AM 5 min

DA proposing that undocumented foreigners in SA should be given amnesty

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on DA proposing that undocumented foreigners in SA should be given amnesty to both leave, re-enter or apply for visas in the country.

11 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

SA students studying in Ukraine arrive home

Ten SA students who are studying in Ukraine arrived at OR Tambo international Airport in Johannesburg on Thursday. They fled Ukraine, now in its third week of war with Russia. The students, their families and the department of international relations and co-operation spoke to journalists at the airport.

10 Mar 2022 9AM 4 min

What is stage 6 load-shedding and how can it affect you?

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on how stage 6 load-shedding can affect you?

10 Mar 2022 1AM 1 min

These are the top 16 jobs skills needed in SA right now: Blade Nzimande

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of higher education Blade Nzimande speaking about the key job skills needed in SA right now.

9 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

Load-shedding could go up to stage 6 this week, says Eskom

Eskom provided an update on Wednesday morning on the system challenges it is facing. The power utility implemented stage 4 load-shedding from 9am on Wednesday until 5am on Friday. Load-shedding will then be lowered to stage 2 until Monday morning, if all goes according to plan. Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer…

9 Mar 2022 4AM 3 min

SA weighs in on claims Chippa Mpengesi could run for Safa presidency

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary of claims Chippa United owner Chippa Mpengesi could run challenge Danny Jordaan for the safa presidency

9 Mar 2022 3AM 1 min

Eskom to implement stage 4 load-shedding

Eskom has announced it will implement stage 4 load-shedding from 9am on Wednesday until Friday. “It is with a great deal of disappointment that Eskom has to inform the public that further failures overnight of generation units has necessitated the implementation of stage 4 load-shedding starting at 9am,” said Eskom…

9 Mar 2022 12AM 2 min

Ukraine-Russia: 'SA’s fence-sitting reflects a lack of principles'

In his weekly newsletter on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the Russia-Ukraine conflict should be resolved through mediation. This after the country abstained from voting on a  UN resolution reprimanding Russia last week and appearing conflicted on what stance to take. Head of politics and international relations at Rhodes University,…

8 Mar 2022 7AM 5 min

City of Cape Town expands vaccination sites to boost uptake

Public clinics and pop-up sites offer Covid-19 vaccination and booster shots. The city initially had 12 sites during the launch of the vaccination rollout in May last year.

8 Mar 2022 5AM 1 min

Labour minister Thulas Nxesi sets aside R551m for a job creation project

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi setting aside R551m for a job creation project aimed at assisting 19,921 beneficiaries.

8 Mar 2022 4AM 1 min

Load-shedding is back: Eskom announces stage 2 cuts from 5pm

Stage 2 rotational power cuts will be in place from 5pm on Monday afternoon, says embattled power utility Eskom. Initially, Eskom said the power cuts would kick in from 9pm on Monday, but this was changed just 20 minutes later. Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said the cuts were due to “multiple…

7 Mar 2022 8AM 1 min

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala said township businesses affected by the July unrest will receive grants

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala said the provincial government reprioritised R10 million which is aimed at offering assistance to affected businesses. Grants for a single applicant will be capped at R20,000. The grant is aimed at assisting more than 500 businesses across the province.

7 Mar 2022 5AM 1 min

Zuma weighs in on Russia and Ukraine conflict, says 'man of peace' Putin's response justified

Former president Jacob Zuma has weighed in on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, saying President Vladimir Putin felt provoked and was justified in his response.  The former president's namesake foundation issued a statement, days after SA abstained from voting in favour of a UN resolution to reprimand Russia. He…

7 Mar 2022 3AM 8 min

Gift of the Givers providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Don't have time to read? Listen to a summary on Gift of the Givers announcing that it will provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

7 Mar 2022 2AM 1 min