SAA Cancels 60% of Flights Amid Ongoing Pilot Strike
December 6, 2024

SAA Cancels 60% of Flights Amid Ongoing Pilot Strike

South African Airways (SAA) has been forced to cancel 60 percent of its flights due to an ongoing strike by pilots affiliated with the SAA Pilots Association. The pilots are demanding a 15.7 percent pay increase and improved working conditions, while the airline has offered an 8 percent hike.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
KZN Premier Engages Taxi Association to Address Ongoing Strike
December 6, 2024

KZN Premier Engages Taxi Association to Address Ongoing Strike

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has initiated extensive consultations with the Durban Long-Distance Taxi Association in a bid to stabilize the province’s taxi industry. The talks, which began in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, aim to address key issues, including the contentious issuing of permits.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Crocodile Kills Woman on Palm Oil Plantation in Indonesia
December 6, 2024

Crocodile Kills Woman on Palm Oil Plantation in Indonesia

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a crocodile while working on a palm oil plantation in West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, local police confirmed. The attack occurred on Borneo Island, which is known for its crocodile population and frequent human-wildlife conflicts.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Cabinet Defends President Ramaphosa’s Controversial Reshuffle
December 6, 2024

Cabinet Defends President Ramaphosa’s Controversial Reshuffle

Cabinet has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent Cabinet reshuffle amid widespread public criticism. On Tuesday evening, Ramaphosa announced that Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi would take over Thembi Simelane’s Justice and Constitutional Development portfolio, while Simelane was reassigned to Kubayi’s former role.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
KZN Residents to Voice Opinions on Eskom's Proposed 36% Electricity Price Hike
December 6, 2024

KZN Residents to Voice Opinions on Eskom's Proposed 36% Electricity Price Hike

KwaZulu-Natal residents will have their chance to weigh in on Eskom's proposed 36% electricity tariff increase for 2024 during public hearings hosted by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The two-day hearings are set to begin on Friday morning at Greyville Racecourse in Durban.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Protests Disrupt Traffic in Protea Glen Over Ongoing Water Shortages
December 4, 2024

Protests Disrupt Traffic in Protea Glen Over Ongoing Water Shortages

Motorists in Protea Glen, south of Johannesburg, have been advised to exercise caution as protests have disrupted traffic in the area. The unrest began early this morning, with residents voicing their frustration over being without water for more than a week. They have accused Joburg Water of failing to restore the supply.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
SABC News Executive Moshoeshoe Monare Resigns
December 4, 2024

SABC News Executive Moshoeshoe Monare Resigns

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced the resignation of its Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, Moshoeshoe Monare. Monare will officially step down at the end of December 2024.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
NCC Warns Consumers to Exercise Caution During Black Friday and Festive Season Shopping
December 4, 2024

NCC Warns Consumers to Exercise Caution During Black Friday and Festive Season Shopping

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a warning to consumers, urging extra vigilance when interacting with certain suppliers during Black Friday, the festive season, and beyond. This follows the identification of around 40 suppliers that have either disappeared or cannot be traced at the addresses listed on their sales records or websites.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
South Africa Sees Surge in Bank Fraud, Banks Warn of Increasing Scams
December 4, 2024

South Africa Sees Surge in Bank Fraud, Banks Warn of Increasing Scams

Bank fraud in South Africa has reached alarming levels in 2024, with scammers using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target both individuals and businesses. Major banks such as Absa, FNB, Capitec, Nedbank, Standard Bank, and Discovery Bank have outlined the most common fraud methods, urging the public to remain vigilant.

Y Yashmika Dukaran