Koketso Phasha

Multimedia Intern Journalist

Third quarter 2025: South Africa's unemployment rate drops to 31.9%, but challenges remain

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South Africa's latest labour survey reveals a promising dip in unemployment as 248,000 new jobs were created in the third quarter. Experts weigh in on the implications ...

Essential skills needed to navigate South Africa's job market, say experts

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As South Africa grapples with a 33. 2% unemployment rate, discover expert insights on essential skills and strategies to thrive in today's job market.

The grim reality of South Africa's festive season: Unemployment at 33.2% and soaring living costs

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As South Africa grapples with a staggering 33. 2% unemployment rate and soaring living costs, the festive season is set to be a struggle for many.

Johannesburg, once a world class African city. What went wrong?

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Once a vibrant hub for work and tourism, Johannesburg now grapples with poor service delivery, leaving residents in despair.

Why South Africa is the top target for cyber attacks and how to stay safe

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Discover essential strategies to protect your digital life as South Africa faces a surge in cyber attacks. Learn how to identify scams and recover from breaches. ...

Ekurhuleni police arrest two suspects for infrastructure theft at Germiston City Hall

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The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department has arrested two suspects for stealing electrical wires and transformers from Germiston City Hall.

Is Helen Zille's candidacy elitist or will she win over Joburg voters in the 2026 elections?

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Helen Zille's nomination as the DA's mayoral candidate for Joburg has sparked a debate: Can her extensive experience counter the party's elitist image in the run-up ...

Celebrating biodiversity and traditional knowledge at the African Biotrade Festival

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Join Deputy Minister Narend Singh at the African Biotrade Festival in Johannesburg, where the focus is on sustainable use of Africa's biodiversity and indigenous ...

DA expresses outrage over alleged R4 billion reallocation amid Johannesburg water crisis

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The DA raised serious concerns over an alleged R4 billion diversion from Johannesburg Water amidst a critical water crisis, as city officials vehemently deny the ...

Demonstration of licence card printer highlights South Africa's printing backlog

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AfriForum's demonstration of a local licence card printer at the Department of Transport in Pretoria challenges the government's reliance on foreign technology, ...

Gauteng teacher dismissed for sexual misconduct at Sunward Park High School

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A male teacher at Sunward Park High School in Boksburg has been dismissed for allegedly sexually assaulting and verbally abusing female learners, with the Gauteng ...

Ivory Park residents protest against Johannesburg's ongoing water crisis

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As water shortages escalate, Ivory Park residents block roads and disrupt daily life in Johannesburg, demanding immediate government action while businesses brace ...

Driver escapes as Johannesburg bus catches fire on R59

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A City of Johannesburg bus was engulfed in flames on the R59, but the quick-thinking driver escaped unharmed as emergency services rushed to the scene.

Watch VideoCan Floyd Shivambu's Afrika Mayibuye Movement reshape South Africa's political future for the 2026 elections?

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Political analysts express scepticism about Floyd Shivambu's Afrika Mayibuye Movement as it enters a congested South African political landscape ahead of the 2026 ...

ANCYL Limpopo member Nkateko Mbhoma shot dead while travelling to Kimberley

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Nkateko Mbhoma, an ANCYL member, was tragically shot dead while en route to a national meeting in Kimberley. The Youth League condemns this act of political violence ...

Ekurhuleni car accidents claim nine lives over the weekend

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Nine people died in two separate car accidents in Ekurhuleni, with six fatalities from a vehicle submerged in the Zonkizizwe river and three others in a crash in ...

Ekurhuleni fire crews contain major restaurant fire as fire incidents rise in region

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Emergency services responded quickly to a burning double-storey metal container restaurant in Alberton, successfully preventing a potential disaster by removing ...

Boksburg fire: Emergency teams rescue two adults from burning building

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Two adults were rescued from a raging fire that engulfed a triple-story building in Boksburg on Monday. Emergency services battled heavy carbon smoke and spreading ...

Mob justice results in death after charred body discovered in Katlehong shack

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Ekurhuleni emergency services have uncovered the charred remains of a 35-year-old man in Katlehong, suspected to be a victim of mob justice.

Environmental activists protest against Standard Bank and Total Energies over fossil fuel financing

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Activists in Johannesburg rally against Standard Bank and Total Energies, calling for an end to fossil fuel financing and demanding accountability for ecological ...

Critics slam South Africa's National Dialogue as a 'Talk Shop' on Marikana anniversary

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The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa and ActionSA criticise the recent National Dialogue labelling it a meaningless 'Talk Shop' that fails to address ...

Three Greyhound buses destroyed in Boksburg depot fire

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Three Greyhound buses and a trailer were destroyed in a fire at the Jet Park depot in Boksburg.

Giwusa slams Operation Dudula for denying migrants healthcare access

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The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa has strongly condemned xenophobic actions that prevent migrants from accessing healthcare, labelling them as ...

Outcry over pupil's death at Huhudi Secondary School: A call to end corporal punishment in schools

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The tragic death of a learner at Huhudi Secondary School, allegedly due to a brutal running punishment, has ignited widespread outrage and urgent calls to end corporal ...

Ramokgopa to visit Medupi and Matimba Power Stations as Eskom reports progress

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Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will visit Medupi and Matimba Power Stations on Tuesday to assess Eskom's Generation Recovery Plan.