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Employment and Labour warns business community in North West about bogus inspectors who sell legislation posters
Image: MSN The Inspection and Enforcement Services Branch of the Department of Employment and Labour in the North West Province has learned with dismay a report that alleges there is a group of imposters going around companies in the Province purporting to be Labour Inspectors, selling legislation posters. The imposters are allegedly targeting companies that do not have the legislative posters displayed; they extort money from them, claiming It is for non-compliance with labo

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 6, 20251 min read


City of North Lauderdale & Mayor Samson Borgelin Announces Inaugural State of the City Address
Image: Supplied The City of North Lauderdale will host its Inaugural State of the City Address on Thursday, November 6, 2025, presented by Mayor Samson Borgelin at The Polish American Club Polonez located at 935 Rock Island Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068. The evening begins with a VIP Reception at 6:30 PM, followed by the formal program from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The 2025 theme, “North Lauderdale Rising: Building Tomorrow Together,” celebrates the City’s momentum and shared com

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Hack The Box becomes LinkedIn Learning’s first hands-on, simulation-based cybersecurity learning partner
Image: Supplied A global leader in AI-powered cybersecurity readiness and upskilling software solutions, announced a new partnership with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, as HTB becomes LinkedIn Learning’s first cybersecurity training labs partner. New LinkedIn data shows a widening cybersecurity talent gap. According to LinkedIn data, companies hiring for cybersecurity skills are up 75% year-over-year, and job postings have surged 31%. Yet, the number of

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Hosiery Market on the Rise: Expected Demand of US$ 62.4 billion by 2032
Image: Supplied Hosiery is a type of clothing that can be worn straight on the bottoms of the feet and legs. Stockings, pantyhose (tights), socks, and leggings are the types of hosiery available in the market. Hosiery is often comprised of elastic fabrics such as nylon, spandex, or a mix of these, allowing the clothes to fit tightly and pleasantly against the body. Hosiery is both efficient and stylish, as it provides comfort and offers a style statement. Hosiery serves to ke

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Refrigerator Market Predicted to Hit USD 220.6 billion by 2032, with a 5.8% CAGR
Image: Supplied According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “ Refrigerator Market ," The refrigerator market size was valued at $126.9 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $220.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2023 to 2032. There are several refrigerator market trends which steadily helps to drive the refrigerator market growth and also the refrigerator market demand simultaneously. The demand for smart refrigerators has incre

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Gauteng Roads and Transport on road infrastructure improvements
Image: Freedom Front Plus The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport continues to intensify efforts to enhance traffic management and road infrastructure, with significant progress reported on the M43 (Atlas Road) traffic lights in Ekurhuleni and the Rooihuiskraal/N14 off-ramp project in Centurion. Several intersections along the M43 are currently fully operational, however, inspections have identified that certain intersections were vandalised and remain non-operational.

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Gauteng Education warns parents against fraudsters offering school placements in public schools
Image: GDE The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has noted with concern reports of an individual known as “Godfrey” who is allegedly soliciting bribes from parents in exchange for placements in Gauteng public schools for the 2026 academic year. We would like to categorically state that there is no person by the name of “Godfrey” employed by the GDE in Tshwane, or any of our district offices, who is responsible for placements. Parents are strongly cautioned not to pay anyo

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Public Works and Infrastructure on successful visit to His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini
Image: Dean Mcpherson on Facebook The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, and the KwaZulu-Natal Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, on Monday afternoon concluded a successful visit to His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. After briefing His Majesty on the work that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and its entities are undertaking at both national and pro

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Gauteng Education on passing of matric learner from Lakeside Secondary School
Image: Reuters The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is deeply saddened by the passing of a Grade 12 girl learner from Lakeside Secondary School in Sedibeng West, who reportedly passed away on the evening of Monday, 3 November 2025. According to information at our disposal, the said learner began vomiting while in bed. When her condition rapidly deteriorated, she was immediately transported to a local medical facility, where she was unfortunately certified dead on arrival

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Correctional Services hosts public victim offender dialogue in Manguzi
Image: Supplied The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will host a Public Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) on Thursday, 6 November 2025, at the Esicabazini Sports Field, Manguzi, starting at 10h00. The dialogue centres on the tragic case of Ms Thandazile Mpunzi, a young woman with albinism who was brutally murdered and mutilated for muthi purposes. Her killing drew national outrage and highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of persons with albinism in South Africa. The pe

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele: Threat Cybersecurity Conference 2025
Image: The Citizen It becomes increasingly clear that the future of cybersecurity in the Global South will be shaped not only by technology, but by language, locality, and policy. The challenges we face are global in reach, yet profoundly local in impact, exploiting our linguistic diversity, our policy gaps, and our uneven access to digital infrastructure. Threat 2025 reminds us that the challenges of the digital age are no longer distant possibilities, they are present reali

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20255 min read


History Made as 2026 Comrades Marathon Entries Sell Out in Less Than 10 Hours!
Image: Comrades Marathon Association Entries for the 2026 Comrades Marathon sold out in a record time of just under 10 hours!. History was made this week when general entries opened for the 2026 Comrades Marathon and the ‘sold out’ sign went up the same day. Entries opened at 10am on Monday 3 November, and the cap of 22,000 was reached just before 8pm, less than 10 hours later! The previous record for entries selling out for an edition of the Comrades Marathon was the three d

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20254 min read


Finalists announced for 2025 Athlete of the Year awards
Image: World Athletics The 12 Athlete of the Year finalists have been confirmed, as the countdown to the World Athletics Awards 2025 continues. The top two athletes in each category – track, field and out of stadium – have been chosen from the first round of voting, which comprised votes from the World Athletics Council, World Athletics Family and a public vote on social media. One of the two athletes will take the crown in their category. A final round of voting – cast by f

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Bank of America Chicago Marathon Announces Prize Money for the Para Athletics Program
Image: Chicago Marathon Event Now Features a Cumulative Prize Purse of More Than $1 Million The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced today the introduction of prize money for the event’s Para Athletics Program beginning in 2026. By adding prize money to the Para Athletics Program, the event aims to expand opportunities for athletes competing at the highest level of the sport, recognize their accomplishments and attract top Para athletes to the Chicago Marathon. Addition

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Minister Thembi Simelane delivers keynote address at PPRA-NMU-NRF Property Sector Research Colloquium
Image: Govt. Communications Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, will on 5 November 2025, deliver a keynote address at the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), Nelson Mandela University and National Research Foundation ( NRF), and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) Colloquium aimed at contributing to the development of a fair and inclusive property ecosystem. The PPRA-NMU—NRF Property Sector Research Colloquium will take plac

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 4, 20251 min read


President Cyril Ramaphosa receives G20 Inequality Committee Report on Global Inequalities
Image: Supplied President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow , Tuesday, 04 November 2025, receive the G20 Inequality Committee Report on global inequalities together with Professor Joseph Stiglitz and UNAIDS Executive Director Ms Winnie Byanyima. The G20 Presidency of South Africa gave a unique opportunity for the country to launch a new Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts – commissioned by President Ramaphosa, and chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Jos

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 5 November 2025
Image: Supplied The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 5th of November 2025. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at the international level, including importation costs, e.g., shipping c

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 4, 20252 min read


National Youth Development Agency on Disability Rights Awareness Month
Image: NYDA The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) joins the nation in commemorating Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM), which is observed annually from 3 November 2025 to 3 December 2025. This period serves as a reminder of the Agency's commitment to building an inclusive and accessible NYDA that delivers impactful, meaningful youth development opportunities for every young person in the nation. Under the current Board's strategic vision, inclusivity and accessib

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Top Digital Marketing Agency Helps Businesses Take Control of How AI Represents Their Brand
Image: Supplied one of South Africa’s leading digital marketing agencies, is pioneering solutions to help businesses take control of their brand narrative inside AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. In today’s world, people no longer just Google, they ask AI. And that means your customers are getting answers about your brand directly from AI systems. But what if those answers are incomplete, outdated, or even wrong? Generative AI models learn from t

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 4, 20252 min read


All eyes on Joburg as Munnik and Mphahlele prepare to go Head-to-Head at the Boxer Super Run
Image: Anthony Grote Luan Munnik , winner of the 2024 Boxer Super Run Tshwane, and Ryan Mphahlele , winner of the 2025 Boxer Super Run Durban, will face off at the debut of the Boxer Super Run Joburg at Marks Park Sports Club on Sunday, 09 November 2025 . The showdown promises to be a showstopper, with both speedsters openly aiming for gold. According to Munnik , the 5km distance is a sweet spot where speed and endurance collide. “It’s where a 1500m track specialist like me

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 4, 20254 min read
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