The Democratic Alliance (DA) is in court today challenging the constitutionality of Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, arguing that the new provisions impose rigid race-based quotas that threaten jobs, investment, and individual rights. However, Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has hit back, accusing the DA of trying to stall transformation and preserve workplace inequalities. The case, being heard in the North Gauteng High Court, marks a significant legal
It was tailoring with a twist at this year’s Met Gala, as fashion’s biggest night paid homage to Black history and style under the theme “Tailored for You”. Inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, the dress code celebrated Black dandyism. But no amount of creative suiting could outshine the moment the internet lives for: Rihanna’s baby bump reveal. IMAGE: Vogue/Getty Images Wearing
It’s been a year since a building under construction in George collapsed. 34 people died while 28 others were seriously injured. But no one has been held accountable for the tragedy so far. The only investigative report publicly shared to date is that of the National Home Builders Registration Council. The organisation alleged, among other things, that negligence led to safety not being addressed on the construction site. Meanwhile, the outcome
Today marks a golden milestone for local television — 50 years since the very first experimental broadcasts lit up screens in the country’s major cities, back on this day in 1975. The nationwide service officially launched on 5 January 1976 and since then, it’s grown into a vibrant and ever-evolving industry. Smile 90.4 FM caught up with one of the country’s top television producers — Liebe Reinecke. Reinecke wears many hats
The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 235 suspects in the past week and issued 45 786 fines for various transgressions. A number of the suspects were arrested with the assistance of CCTV and drone operators. In the past week, Metro Police officers arrested 51 suspects for various offences and issued 2784 fines for traffic and bylaw infringements. On Saturday, 3 May 2025, Metro Police officers conducted crime prevention patrols at the Bellville taxi
