Baby Soft Tackles School Toilet Crisis on Mandela Day
LATEST NEWS – In a significant Mandela Day initiative, Baby Soft, in collaboration with Domestos and the Department of Basic Education, launched the “Unstoppable Together” campaign to address the alarming state of school sanitation in Gauteng. A recent audit revealed that 93.5% of school toilets in the province fail to meet basic cleanliness and management standards. The campaign aims to provide essential cleaning supplies, training, and tools to schools, fostering a culture of hygiene and accountability among staff and students. Read More.
- Baby Soft Tackles School Toilet Crisis on Mandela Day
- Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng Earns Five PSL Award Nominations
- Study Reveals ARV Contamination in South Africa’s Water Sources
- US Denies Diplomatic Visa to Special Envoy Mcebisi Jonas
- Minister Creecy Dissolves Road Accident Fund Board Amid Governance Failures
Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng Earns Five PSL Award Nominations
LATEST NEWS – Orlando Pirates’ forward, Relebohile “Rele” Mofokeng, has been nominated for five categories in the upcoming 2025 PSL Awards. His exceptional performance this season has garnered recognition in multiple categories, including Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 29 July 2025, celebrating the standout talents of the 2024/25 football season. Read More.
Study Reveals ARV Contamination in South Africa’s Water Sources
LATEST NEWS – A groundbreaking study by North West University has uncovered alarming concentrations of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs in South Africa’s water resources. The research indicates that traces of ARVs are present in various water sources, raising concerns about potential environmental and health impacts. The government has acknowledged the issue and is exploring measures to address the contamination. Read More.
US Denies Diplomatic Visa to Special Envoy Mcebisi Jonas
LATEST NEWS – The United States has denied a diplomatic visa to Mcebisi Jonas, South Africa’s appointed special envoy, as reported by the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA claims that the US government formally rejected Jonas’s credentials in May 2025. The Presidency has responded, condemning the DA’s actions as disinformation and asserting that Jonas continues to serve in his role. Read More.
Minister Creecy Dissolves Road Accident Fund Board Amid Governance Failures
LATEST NEWS – Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has dissolved the board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) following persistent governance and operational challenges. The decision aims to restore institutional stability and enhance the RAF’s capacity to fulfil its statutory obligations to road accident victims. The dissolution comes after months of mounting internal divisions and financial instability within the RAF. Read More.
