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The Welsh Rugby Union’s flagship community holiday enrichment initiative, Fit, Fed & Fun led by title partner WE Soda, has delivered exceptional results over its first five years, generating an estimated £5.48 million in total social value and delivering a £4.12 return for every £1 invested, according to an independent Social Return on Investment (SROI) …
International Day of Forests highlights the economic potential of South Africa’s planted forests JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8 billion to the country’s GDP, while supporting more than 150 000 jobs and livelihoods – many of them in rural areas where economic opportunities are limited. Beyond its direct contribution, the sector …
Speech by Matthew Cook, GOOD National Chairperson and PR Councillor in the City of Johannesburg. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the 47th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting of the City of Johannesburg
The post JOBURG SHOULDN’T CHANGE SERVICE STANDARDS WHILE SERVICES DECLINE appeared first on For Good.
As we mark Human Rights Day, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is failing the community of St Helena Bay by denying our children their fundamental Right to Education.
The post WCED FAILING THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION IN ST HELENA BAY appeared first on For Good.
Over the last two years, power outages in Ward 55 of the Tshwane Metro, which includes Kirkney, Zandfontein and Boekenhoutkloof, have increased so severely that residents experience disruptions on a daily basis. In many cases, it takes several days before electricity supply is restored. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has repeatedly reported outages and […]
The post Power problems in Tshwane’s Ward 55 escalate while officials drag their feet appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
The municipality’s plans have been hotly debated
Boardwalk’s New General Manager Remembers the Casino Opening Boardwalk Hotel & Casino has announced that Sisulu Madondo has been appointed as the new General Manager from 1 March 2026. The seasoned gaming and hospitality executive replaces Tati Tsunke who has re-joined his family in Johannesburg. Madondo began his 26-year career in gaming and hospitality as …
The recent claims by the Mayor of the Ekurhuleni Metro, Mr Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, that the long-delayed SAAME municipal building project in Germiston remains within budget are misleading. The project entails upgrading the SAAME building into a multi-purpose municipal service centre. Since its inception in 2017, however, the project has repeatedly experienced delays and cost overruns. […]
The post Ekurhuleni Mayor’s claims about SAAME building are misleading appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) lodged complaints on municipal and provincial level in addition to lodging a criminal case with the police following a council meeting of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging) on 17 March 2026 where the party believes votes were deliberately manipulated. The meeting dealt with the […]
The post Freedom Front Plus lodges complaints on all levels over vote manipulation with Emfuleni’s adjustment budget appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
Global healthcare and hair innovation company Dr. Brown’s Group of Companies (DBG) officially launched its South African operations this March, following two flagship launch events held in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Founded by award-winning physician Dr. Kyjuan H. Brown—also known through his African heritage name Kwaku Asante—the brand’s expansion introduced a physician-led ecosystem of clinical …
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the Proteas Women’s home international fixtures for the 2026/27 season, headlined by Australia’s historic maiden tour to South Africa, alongside India’s visit, with both tours set to feature a Test match.
The post PROTEAS WOMEN SET FOR BLOCKBUSTER 2026/27 HOME SUMMER AGAINST INDIA AND AUSTRALIA first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
It is a small request, the kind that might pass unnoticed in another economy. In Nairobi, a senior government official […]
The post Inside Kenya’s K-Shaped Economy: A Recovery on Paper, Not in People’s Pockets appeared first on Impact Newswire.
Clearwater Mall is closing out March with a weekend packed full of live entertainment, outdoor fitness and family activities and the calendar is looking very good indeed. Live Music in the Piazza | Friday, 20 March | 17:00 to 21:00 | Free Friday evening gets a proper upgrade when the Piazza comes alive with live …
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday, 21 March 2026, deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Commemoration of Human Rights Day.
The occasion will take place at AR Abass Stadium, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province.
Human Rights Month 2026 is commemorated under the theme: “A Legacy of Courage: Protecting Rights, Preserving Humanity”.
Observed annually on 21 March since the advent of democracy, Human Rights Day marks South Africa's progressive trajectory toward an equal, free, and open democratic society.
This observance holds particular significance for historically marginalised and subjugated communities, and pays solemn tribute to the activists and supporters who sacrificed their lives or made various contributions to the struggle for freedom.
The national day reaffirms the moral urgency and importance of protecting human dignity and achieving equality in all aspects of our lives.
The theme for 2026 celebrates 30 years since the adoption of South Africa's Constitution.
The objectives of Human Rights Month are:
Human Rights Month has been leveraged as a vehicle to foster social cohesion, nation building, national identity, socio-economic development and to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and all related intolerances.
The President will visit the Re Tlameleng Special Needs School ahead of the formal proceedings, to unveil the 2026 Human Rights Day legacy project that demonstrates government's commitment to inclusive development and disability empowerment.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the Human Rights Day as follows :
Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Time: 12h00
Venue: AR Abass Stadium, Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
The DA celebrates the outstanding work of the Western Cape Government, that delivers the best quality of life in South Africa, under the leadership of Premier Alan Winde, on his birthday today. The Western Cape Government delivers. And it delivers because it is led by committed, hard-working and trailblazing individuals elected by voters who have …
One name that has raised eyebrows during parliament’s ad hoc committee proceedings is businessman Steve Motsumi. Initially mentioned at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Motsumi’s name was brought up again on Wednesday by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee is investigating allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system — …
Two Whittlesea water treatment works were set to benefit nearly 30 villages
From 13 – 14 March 2026, Senior representatives from African institutions, the United Nations system, Regional Economic Communities, business, academia, think-tanks and civil society convened in Sandton, Johannesburg, for a High-Level Intra-African Dialogue on “Africa at a Strategic Inflection Point: Agency, Alignment and Resilience in a Fragmenting World.” The Dialogue was convened under the auspices of ACCORD …
Individuals who engage in the illegal sale of petroleum products can face a fine of up to R1,000,000 and up to 10 years’ imprisonment. The price of fuel is expected to skyrocket next month due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about higher transport costs and the knock-on effects on the …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Mr Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, human rights lawyer, former Chief Legal Advisor to President Nelson Mandela and United Nations representative in diverse roles.
President Ramaphosa extends his condolences to Mr Haysom's family and friends, his former colleagues in The Presidency and government more broadly, as well as his associates on the continent and colleagues in the United Nations. Mr Haysom has passed away at the age of 73.
Mr Haysom served as chief legal and constitutional advisor to President Mandela from 1994 to 1999.
He chaired a committee that negotiated constitutional principles in the Burundi Peace Process under President Mandela.
He was a mediator and advisor in the Sudan Peace Process and served the United Nations in different roles, including as Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Afghanistan, Somalia, and South Sudan. He also headed the UN Mission in Iraq.
President Ramaphosa said: “Today we mourn a distinguished diplomat and a pioneer of our democratic administration whose commitment to justice and peace made our country, our continent and the world a better place.
“I remember him for applying his legal acumen, mentorship, wisdom and integrity to the development of our Constitution – attributes that underscored his role in peace-making on our continent and in other world regions.
“As we commemorate Human Rights Month, we pay tribute for Fink for his dedication to human rights and the dignity of all people in all the parts of the world where his guidance was deeply respected and sought-after.
“We reflect on the rich breadth of his life of law, scholarship and creativity, which established him as a writer and, in 1987, as South African Playwright of the Year.
“We are obligated to honour his contribution to our nation and the international community by upholding the fundamental rights and maintaining the peace he advocated so passionately and eloquently.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
The South African defence industry (SADI) does not have a repository of company information that provides access and links to product solutions that are developed locally for the international market. I was fortunate to be involved in two conference-type engagements in the last two weeks. In both engagements the international entities taking part did not …
From left, Tsogo Kupa (Director), Dr Mnqobi Ngubane and Rehad Desai (Co-producer). (Co-producer Anita Khanna not pictured). Hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre from 13 to 14 March under the unifying theme, “One Story. One Industry. One Future,” the 19th annual edition of the premier national awards (SAFTAs19) recognises outstanding creative works from the past 18 …
Gauteng, the South African province that’s home to Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria, is struggling to grow and its shift from manufacturing and mining to a services hub is deepening inequality. That’s according to the provincial government, which said urgent action is needed to arrest the decline. In a 153-page development plan presented on Thursday, …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·19 Mar 2026 South Africans are being warned to watch out for rising food prices as the Middle East conflict pushes up oil and logistics costs, with consumer advocates cautioning shoppers against opportunistic retailers. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) also warned retail businesses to be upfront with consumers in stating …