| Date | Title | Description |
| 06.08.2024 | EFF councillor shot dead in Johannesburg | EFF councillor shot. Images by Wikimedia Commons
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) regional deputy secretary and ward councillor Moshe Mphahlele was fatally shot on Sunday. This happened during a police and private security operation to evict... |
| 05.08.2024 | WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes | Kelly Khumalo and the late Senzo Meyiwa. Images via Instagram @kellykhumaloza, X/@orlandopirates
The trial of the five men charged with the murder of former Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa, will resume at the Gauteng High Court in Preto... |
| 02.08.2024 | The Price of Participation: South Africa's Election Volunteers Left in the Lurch | In the vibrant tapestry of South Africa's democracy, volunteers are the threads that hold the fabric together. They are the unsung heroes, stepping up to ensure that elections run smoothly. Yet, as the nation gears up for the historic 2024 ... |
| 01.08.2024 | McKenzie reveals another reason for donating his ministerial salary | Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. Image: X
Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has demonstrated his dedication to South Africa through actions that transcend financial incentives. On Wednesday afternoon, McK... |
| 31.07.2024 | Johannesburg residents in limbo as politicians dither over mayor position | Johannesburg CBD. Image: Wikimedia Commons
It seems the future of Johannesburg’s mayorship lies at the centre of dealings between ANC Gauteng, Al Jama-ah and Action SA. These three bodies will decide Kabelo Gwamanda’s future as the politica... |
| 31.07.2024 | What caused South Africa’s 24-year ban from the Olympic Games? | South Africa was effectively barred from competing in the Olympic Games from 1964 to 1988. Image: iStock
South Africa was effectively barred from competing in the Olympic Games from 1964 to 1988 because of its apartheid regime.
Reflecting o... |
| 31.07.2024 | New waste collection schedule released for these Tshwane areas | A new waste collection schedule has been released for certain Tshwane areas. Image: iStock
Starting 5 August, residents of region 4, south of the City of Tshwane, will follow a revised waste collection schedule. This change follows numerous... |
| 30.07.2024 | Senzo Meyiwa trial: State wants to recall cellphone data expert | The late Senzo Meyiwa and Nomalanga Meyiwa. Images: Twitter/@SABCNews and Nokwanda Ncwane.
The State in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial intends to call retired cellphone data expert Colonel Lambertus Steyn to provide clarity regarding communi... |
| 30.07.2024 | Cape Town beach on top 10 of world’s most crowded beaches | World’s most crowded beaches. Image by Vinícius Trindade/Pexels
The Travel Bible, a media and marketing brand founded in 2015, compiled a list of the 15 most crowded beaches in the world, with Clifton Beach, a Cape Town beach, surprisingly ... |
| 27.07.2024 | Kaizer Chiefs talk on Itumeleng Khune situation | Kaizer Chiefs star Itumeleng Khune at the DHL Stadium before facing Cape Town Spurs. Image: BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr, has given the latest update on Itumeleng Khune‘s unclear future.
“The match will tak... |
| 26.07.2024 | Water Woes and Political Shifts: A Tale of Two Cities**
** | ** In the heart of South Africa, two stories unfold. One speaks of water shortages and infrastructure woes. The other, of political maneuvering and historical legacies. Both narratives intertwine, reflecting the complexities of a nation gra... |
| 26.07.2024 | The Two-Pot Retirement Scheme: A Double-Edged Sword for South Africans**
** | ** The landscape of retirement savings in South Africa is shifting. The introduction of the two-pot retirement scheme on September 1, 2024, promises flexibility. But it also raises serious concerns. Financial experts are sounding alarms. Ne... |
| 26.07.2024 | ‘I do not want to make promises’ – Nabi to Kaizer Chiefs fans | Nasreddine Nabi joins Kaizer Chiefs. Image: MSN
New Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says he can’t make promises to fans but has pleaded for the club to be patient with him.
We need a very real strategy, we need to be honest with ourselv... |
| 26.07.2024 | Cross-examination of cellphone data expert continues in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial | The late Senzo Meyiwa. Image: SABC News
The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial will continue to cross-examine Vodacom forensic supervisor Pinky Vythilingham.
FIVE MEN ARE ON TRIAL FOR THE MURDER
Five men are on trial for the murder of... |
| 25.07.2024 | Shadows of Discrimination and Danger in South Africa**
** | ** South Africa stands at a crossroads. Two recent incidents reveal the undercurrents of discrimination and violence that plague the nation. The Gqeberha airport has become a flashpoint for discrimination against Muslim women. Meanwhile, th... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Race to Reusability: Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Takes Flight**
** | ** In the ever-evolving landscape of space exploration, Blue Origin is carving its own path. The company, founded by Jeff Bezos, recently unveiled a significant advancement in its reusable rocket technology: the New Glenn rocket's six landi... |
| 25.07.2024 | WATCH: Did accused call Kelly Khumalo before Senzo Meyiwa was murdered? | The late Senzo Meyiwa. Image: X/@OfficialPSL
Accused 5 and well-known hitman in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Fisokuhle Ntuli did not call singer Kelly Khumalo weeks before the goalkeeper was killed.
FIVE MEN ARE ON TRIAL FOR THE MURDER
Fiv... |
| 24.07.2024 | Verwoerd’s grandson gets new Parliament boss as FF Plus rejigs leadership | Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald. Image: Nokwanda Ncwane
“Apartheid architect” Hendrik Verwoerd’s grandson, Wynand Boshoff has a new boss in Parliament as Freedom Front (FF) Plus says the appointment of its leader, Pieter Groenew... |
| 24.07.2024 | WARNING over early withdrawal from South Africa’s two-pot retirement | Financial experts warn that early withdrawal from South Africa’s two-pot retirement scheme could be catastrophic for those without sufficient retirement savings. Image: File/Fotor
Financial experts are concerned about early withdrawal from ... |
| 23.07.2024 | Last phase of Rand Water maintenance to affect these Ekurhuleni suburbs | The project is focusing on improving infrastructure that supplies water to the Metro. Image: Pixabay
Boksburg and Benoni locals have a few days to plan ahead of water supply disruptions expected across the Ekurhuleni metro.
Benoni: From 03:... |
| 23.07.2024 | Tshwane mayor targets non-compliant nightclubs | Tshwane Mayor targets non-compliant nightclubs. Image: X/@CityTshwane
City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink has urged nightclubs and bars in the metro to comply with municipal bylaws following a recent crackdown on non-compliant establishmen... |
| 19.07.2024 | Assassination attempt of SARS advocate in MaMkhize tax inquiry condemned | Senior advocate Coreth Naudè and businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize. Images: X and Instagram @kwa_mammkhize
South African Revenue Services (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says the attempted assassination of advocate Coreth Naudè who is actin... |
| 19.07.2024 | Job prospects: Can a criminal record affect your job search? | Can a criminal record affect your job search? Image: iStock
In a recent case, the Labor Court addressed the contentious issue of whether a criminal record should automatically disqualify a candidate from employment. The court reviewed a sit... |
| 18.07.2024 | Message for EFF? Parliament warns MPs against heckling Ramaphosa | EFF members disrupting president Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament. Images: X/@EFFSouthAfrica
A State of the Nation Address (Sona) or Parliament address free of any drama by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has become somewhat of a foreign c... |
| 18.07.2024 | Africa’s Trump? Zuma foundation fears ‘evil plans to do the same’ | Jacob Zuma Foundation has expressed its concerns following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Images via X:
@jgzuma_foundation
With Donald Trump’s escape from a recent near-assassination attempt, the Jacob Zuma Foundation believes it... |
| 17.07.2024 | How struggling households in Ekurhuleni can qualify for its indigent relief programme | Indigent relief programmes aim to assist financially-disadvantaged individuals. Image: Pexels
The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) has encouraged financially-struggling households in the metro to register for its Indigent Relief Programme at local ... |
| 16.07.2024 | WARNING over R1 000 SASSA food parcel scam | Warning over SASSA food parcel scam. Don’t fall foul of the fraudsters. Image: File/SASSA/Fotor
The South African Social Security Agency is warning vulnerable grant beneficiaries of a SASSA food parcel scam doing the rounds. The public warn... |
| 16.07.2024 | RIP: SA pays tribute to Joburg scientist Dorcas ‘Didi’ Lekganyane | SA pays tribute to slain Joburg scientist Dorcas ‘Didi’ Lekganyane. Image via X @didi_lekganyabe
A promising young scientist Dorcas Lekganyane known as Didi was killed, allegedly by her partner in a domestic violence incident.
Is jy Afrikaa... |
| 09.07.2024 | Gauteng deputy speaker Refiloe Ntsekhe resigns | DA Gauteng MPL Refiloe Ntsekhe. Image: X/@refiloentsekhe
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) Refiloe Ntsekhe has resigned from her position as deputy speaker in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
He said that after a prolonged engagement invo... |
| 09.07.2024 | Johannesburg’s urban forest: Massive fines to be issued if residents prune trees | Johannesburg’s extensive ‘tree canopy’ is said to improve air quality in the city. Image: MDeev/ Supplied
Johannesburg is said to be the largest man-made urban forest in the world, with over 10 million trees throughout the city.
JCPZ is wor... |
| 06.07.2024 | Enhanced security for Durban July | Enhanced security for Durban July racehorse competition. Image: The South African Website
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have intensified security measures for the highly anticipated Durban July racehorse competition, Africa’s premier horseracing ... |
| 05.07.2024 | Ekurhuleni residents: How to replace your stolen or damaged wheelie bin | Customers’ first course of action is to visit their nearest waste management depot. Image: @City_Ekurhuleni/ X
Wheelie bin theft is on the rise in South Africa, while residents have also complained of bins barely holding up due to wear and ... |
| 04.07.2024 | DA pulls member from Gauteng deputy speaker seat after talks with ANC collapse | DA MPL Refiloe Ntsekhe. Image: X/@RefiloeNtsekhe
The Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) Refiloe Ntsekhe will resign from her position as deputy speaker in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
He said that after a prolonged engagement involving var... |
| 03.07.2024 | Prisons minister Pieter Groenewald has big plans for inmates’ food | FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald. Image: Supplied
Newly sworn-in Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald says he wants inmates to grow their own food.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MINISTER
The 68-year-old politician was born in a... |
| 03.07.2024 | Hijacking hotspots: 71% occur in driveways | Hijacking hotspots. Image by Pixabay/Pexels
Residential driveways have become hijacking hotspots with an estimated 71% of car hijackings taking place there. Most of the time, criminals block the driveway so that the victims cannot get away.... |
| 02.07.2024 | Pieter Groenewald: Who is the new Correctional Services Minister? | Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald. Image: Nokwanda Ncwane
From mayor to member of the North West Provincial Legislature (MPL) to Member of Parliament (MP), Petrus Johannes ‘Pieter’ Groenewald is now the Minister of Correctional Se... |
| 02.07.2024 | Who is the new 2024 Minister of Social Development? | Who is the new Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, and what credentials does she have? Image: Office of the Presidency/File/Fotor
Who is the new 2024 Minister of Social Development in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s seventh administ... |
| 02.07.2024 | Are these ministers lawmakers or lawbreakers? | Some ministers have been linked to questionable actions in the past. Image by Openclipart
Aside from President Ramaphosa’s involvement in a scandal regarding the theft of over half a million US dollars, several newly appointed ministers hav... |
| 01.07.2024 | Are Johannesburg’s ‘unofficial traffic controllers’ disabling traffic lights? | The informal pointsmen have said the traffic lights have been out of order for months. Image: Flickr
Residents in Fourways have been voicing concerns over ‘unofficial traffic controllers’ who have been directing traffic at major intersectio... |
| 01.07.2024 | Angie Motshekga’s new role: South Africans react | Angie Motshekga’s new role. Images by flickr
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet members on Sunday evening, 30 June 2024. This comes two weeks after his inauguration for his second term as ... |
| 30.06.2024 | eThekwini Municipality to fine parties for failing to remove election posters | Municipalities have issued warnings to political parties to remove election materials. Image: Fotor
The eThekwini Municipality says it will charge political parties and independent candidates just over R1000 for failing to remove election p... |
| 30.06.2024 | WATCH: Cyril Ramaphosa announces his cabinet | President Cyril Ramaphosa with the DA’s Annelie Lotriet who was elected Deputy Speaker. Image: X/@our_DA
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet and other members of the executive (deputy ministers) on Sunday, 30 June at 21:00.
The ... |
| 28.06.2024 | ANC wishes Nomvula Mokonyane a happy birthday | ANC wishes Nomvula Mokonyane a Happy Birthday. Images via X @MYANC and @nyebe_official
African National Congress’ (ANC) Nomvula Mokonyane celebrates her 61st birthday on Friday, 28 June.
Is jy Afrikaans? Kliek hier vir nuus in jou taal!
Tag... |
| 28.06.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 28 June | The Department of Home Affairs will soon announce plans to make the green barcode ID book in place of the smart ID card.
Images via DHA
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Friday, 28 June.
According to a repor... |
| 28.06.2024 | EFF’s Marshall Dlamini sentenced for assaulting police officer | EFF secretary-general Marshall Dlamini. Image: X/@EFFSouthAfrica
Marshall Dlamini, Secretary-General of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for five years, for assaulting policeman Johan... |
| 28.06.2024 | ACM’s Hlaudi Motsoeneng talks 2026 elections ambitions, relationship with Zuma | ACM leader Hlaudi Motsoeneng. Image: Facebook/Hlaudi Motsoeneng
Despite failing to secure a single seat in the 2024 national and provincial elections, former SABC boss-turned-politician Hlaudi Motsoeneng is not deterred. He hopes his party,... |
| 27.06.2024 | ‘Going nowhere!’ Lesufi slams ‘AmaPanyaza’ termination letter | Premier Lesufi slams unapproved Green Army termination letter. Image: X/@Lesufi
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has firmly responded to a circulating letter about the termination of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Green Army contr... |
| 27.06.2024 | Warning: Criminals targeting local restaurants and bars | Criminals are targeting patrons. Images by Q000024/PxHere and Vlad/Pexels
There has been a significant increase the last few months in criminals targeting people socialising at restaurants, pubs, and bars. The majority of incidents seem to ... |
| 26.06.2024 | 2024 South African driver’s licence card debacle deepens | The 2024 South African driver’s licence is no closer to reality than it was when first announced back in August 2022. Image: File
The rollout of 2024 South African driver’s licence cards appears to be delayed indefinitely due to glaring ine... |
| 26.06.2024 | 2024 Cabinet announcement: Will the ANC yield to DA demands? | Is there a secret deal between the ANC and DA that could lead the former yield to all its Cabinet demands? Image: File/Fotor
South Africa waits with bated breath for a 2024 Cabinet announcement. This follows the President’s inauguration for... |
| 26.06.2024 | Lockdown over Mpox? Health officials provide clarity | The Department of Health has confirmed that there is no need for a lockdown. Image: iStock
In light of the rising Mpox cases, the Department of Health has confirmed that there is no need for a lockdown. This announcement follows the recent ... |
| 25.06.2024 | GOOD news for ‘early’ SASSA grant payments in July 2024 | SASSA grant payments in July 2024 will be coming early this year. Here’s why … Image: File/Fotor
We have good news about ‘early’ SASSA grant payments in July 2024. It’s a rare phenomenon that’s occurred already this calendar year, but it wi... |
| 25.06.2024 | South Africa tightens border controls amid Mpox surge | South Africa tightens border controls amid Mpox surge. Image: iStock
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced stringent measures at all ports of entry in response to the recent increase in Mpox cases in South Africa. This initiat... |
| 25.06.2024 | Five South African pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj | Five South Africans died during this year’s Hajj. Images by TIMO/Pexels and Wikimedia Commons
Three South African pilgrims passed away in the city of Madinah before performing this year’s Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj, and another two died whi... |
| 24.06.2024 | Baboon escapes from Gauteng reserve, meets tragic fate on highway | The rescue team say the baboon’s behaviour is more typical of a younger male. Image: Wikimedia
Local residents were on high alert after spotting a 14-year-old baboon believed to have escaped from the Cradle of Humankind, northwest of Johann... |
| 24.06.2024 | MK Party insists elections were rigged but members will be sworn in as MPs | Former president Jacob Zuma and his daughter Duduzile. Image: X/@DZSambudla
UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party does not accept the 29 May election results. However, its members will be sworn in as Members of Parliament on Tuesday, 25 June.
“Under ... |
| 24.06.2024 | ‘Steenhuisen for Deputy President’ delays Cabinet announcement | DA calls of Steenhuisen for Deputy President has led to an alleged impasse within the coalition government. Image: File/Fotor
Following the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) demand of John Steenhuisen for Deputy President, it appears the 2024 Go... |
| 23.06.2024 | Fikile Mbalula’s brother, Jabu, lands top job as MEC in Free State | ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. Image: X/ @MbalulaFikile
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula’s brother Jabu has been named the MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport in the Free State.
Ironically, i... |
| 23.06.2024 | Man arrested for inciting public violence on social media | Man arrested for inciting public violence. Image: iStock
A 36-year-old man is scheduled to appear before the Nelspruit Magistrates Court on 24 June, for allegedly inciting public violence and advocating for the shutdown of the country and r... |
| 23.06.2024 | South Africans ‘not surprised’ DA wants Steenhuisen as deputy president | DA leader John Steenhuisen. Image via X @insightfactor
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is insisting that their leader, John Steenhuisen should become deputy president in the government of national unity (GNU).
Moenie laat die 5 G's van winter ... |
| 23.06.2024 | Elections now free and fair? MK Party members to be sworn in as MPs | Former president Jacob Zuma and his daughter Duduzile. Image: X/@DZSambudla
Parliament has confirmed that 58 members of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party who ditched the first sitting of the National Assembly will be sworn in on Tuesday, 25 J... |
| 23.06.2024 | New Bok star and Saturday’s Man of the Match | Edwill van der Merwe. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/Sports Inc
Lions wing Edwill van der Merwe made a sensational Springbok debut. His man-of-the-match performance helped the Springboks beat Wales in their season opener at Twickenham on Saturday aft... |
| 22.06.2024 | The AgriFoodTech Revolution: Capital Raises, Acquisitions, and Partnerships Driving Innovation in the Industry | The dynamic world of AgriFoodTech is experiencing a surge of activity this week, with a plethora of significant developments making waves across the sector. Notably, companies in the alternative meat space, such as THIS, Tender, and Ever Af... |
| 22.06.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Saturday, 22 June | IEC commissioner Dr Nomsa Masuku. Image: X/Power FM
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Saturday, 22 June.
Mpox cases rise as vaccine arrives in the country
The country received its first shipment of the Mpox ... |
| 21.06.2024 | Mpox cases rise as vaccine arrives in the country | Mpox cases rise as vaccine arrives in the country. Image: iStock
The country received its first shipment of the Mpox vaccine on Thursday, marking a significant step in the fight against the viral disease. The Department of Health announced ... |
| 20.06.2024 | Police in KwaZulu-Natal demand unpaid overtime for election duty | Over 17 000 police officers were stationed at 4900 voting locations throughout the KwaZulu-Natal province. Image: X/@SAPoliceService
Police officers in KwaZulu-Natal are demanding the overtime pay owed to them for their extensive work durin... |
| 20.06.2024 | Spiking incidents: 26 suspects arrested in Gauteng | Road-spiking incidents persist on Gauteng highways. Images: X/@Abramjee
In a significant development, Gauteng police have apprehended 26 suspects linked to a surge in vehicle spiking incidents in Pretoria. These arrests come in response to ... |
| 19.06.2024 | Fraudulent attempt for presidential inauguration accreditation leads to arrest | The inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings. Image: X/@Our_DA
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is leaving nothing to chance as South Africa prepares for the inauguration of Honou... |
| 19.06.2024 | Unmasking our re-elected president: Who is Cyril Ramaphosa? | Cyril Ramaphosa – a closer look. Images by WIkimedia Commons.
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as president following a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties. Her... |
| 19.06.2024 | Passed matric? Fikile Mbalula’s academic qualifications revealed | What qualifications does Fikile Mbalula have?
Images via X: @mbalulafikile
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has stressed the importance of having academic qualifications beyond matric for all party members of parliament (MP).
Moenie laa... |
| 18.06.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 18 June | Here is today’s latest news and headlines. Images: Stock/Canva/Parliament
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 18 June.
The salaries will kick in retroactively from 1 April 2024, and reflect a 2.5% inc... |
| 18.06.2024 | The water storage network built to keep Randburg’s taps flowing | The Randburg system needs a minimum flow rate of 35 000 kilolitres per day at the Waterval meter to remain stable. Image: Google Maps
A recent media tour by the City of Johannesburg’s water utility shed light on the storage network that sup... |
| 18.06.2024 | Free rides for public to Ramaphosa’s presidential inauguration | Free bus to the presidential inauguration venue. Image: iStock
The upcoming Presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings will accommodate the public through a park-and-ride service. Attendees can park at the Tshwane Showgrounds, located... |
| 18.06.2024 | EFF demands Renaldo Gouws’ removal as MP over racist videos | Member of Parliament (MP) Renaldo Gouws. Image: X/@RenaldoGouws
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have strongly condemned Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament (MP) Renaldo Gouws for a series of racist and homophobic videos.
Despi... |
| 17.06.2024 | Afrikaans singer dies, losing his battle against MS | Thys die Bosveldklong passes away. Images by facebook.com/PretoriaFM and cottonbro studio/Pexels
The popular Afrikaans singer Thys Streicher, better known as Thys die Bosveldklong, died on Saturday evening around 22:00 in a Pretoria hospita... |
| 17.06.2024 | 14 smoldering, illegal dumps in Johannesburg service 800 trucks a day | These illegal dump sites are also meticulously managed, with at least two marshals per site. Image: Flickr
In the north of Johannesburg between Kya Sand and Chartwell AH, 14 illegal dumping sites are servicing up to 800 rubbish trucks a day... |
| 16.06.2024 | Seven Mpox cases confirmed in South Africa | South Africa has recorded seven Mpox cases. Image: iStock
The Department of Health confirmed a new case of Mpox in South Africa on Friday, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to seven. The latest patient, a 39-year-ol... |
| 16.06.2024 | Ramaphosa appoints Senzo Mchunu as Acting Agriculture Minister | Minister Senzo Mchunu. Image: X/@WaterResearchSA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has swiftly filled a crucial cabinet position by appointing Senzo Mchunu, the current Minister of Water Affairs and Sanitation, as the Acting Minister of Agriculture... |
| 15.06.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Saturday, 15 June | President Cyril Ramaphosa Image: X/@PresidencyZA
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Saturday, 15 June.
BREAKING: IFP’s Thami Ntuli elected KwaZulu-Natal premier
Despite the uMkhonto weSizwe Party securing 44%... |
| 14.06.2024 | New premiers in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West | NW Provincial Legislature
Image: North West provincial legislature
The Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces have welcomed new premiers, each pledging to enhance stability and improve service delivery.
Springboks v Wales at Twickenh... |
| 14.06.2024 | MK Party members to be sworn in at seven provincial legislatures | MK party. Image: X/@MkhontoweSizwex
The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MK Party) has announced that its members will be sworn in across seven provincial legislatures on Friday. The party will have representation in all provinces except for the Wes... |
| 13.06.2024 | Police recover 11th body after devastating Eastern Cape floods | Eastern Cape floods. Image: X/@SiveXaluva
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape faces a grim reality as police have recovered an 11th body after severe flooding caused by torrential rains. The victim was found... |
| 13.06.2024 | Mugging while hugging: Alarming new tactic emerges in Gauteng | Patrons at two garages in Midrand were targeted. Image: Wikimedia
The owner of a local garage in Midrand – the BP Express Waterfall – has observed instances of a new mugging manoeuvre.
The owner of BP Express Waterfall described the inciden... |
| 12.06.2024 | Correctional Services deny Bester’s claims of ill-treatment | Thabo Bester in court. Image via X @jabu_macdonald
In a recent court appearance, Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer, claimed he was being mistreated in prison. However, the Department of Correctional Services has vehemently denie... |
| 12.06.2024 | Tshwane targets water and sanitation improvements with new partnerships | CityTshwane and DWS signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address the city’s water constraints. Image: X/@Water and Sanitation
The City of Tshwane is taking significant steps to tackle its water and sanitation challenges by formalising pa... |
| 11.06.2024 | Custodian of SASSA grants will not return to National Assembly | Love her or loathe her, the current custodian of SASSA grants has been axed from her job. Image: File
Following the ANC’s inability to win a majority vote in the 29 May election, the custodian of SASSA grants for the last five years, Minist... |
| 11.06.2024 | Swimming suspended at these KZN beaches due to sardines | Swimming has been suspended at these KZN beaches due to sardines. Images: Facebook/The Jolly Roger, Hibberdene
The Sardine Run, known as the ‘Greatest Shoal’ on earth, has officially commenced, marking a unique natural phenomenon.
Though th... |
| 10.06.2024 | South Africa has one of the world’s most crowded hikes | A staggering 1 189 Instagram posts per kilometre of trail are taken on Table Mountain. Image: Explore Worldwide
Adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide has conducted new research to find which popular hikes around the globe are the most c... |
| 09.06.2024 | Johannesburg to face 8-hour power outage affecting over 40 areas | Certain areas in Johannesburg to face 8-hour power outage on Wednesday. Image: iStock
Residents of Johannesburg in certain areas will be affected by a scheduled power interruption on Wednesday, 12 June. This outage, set to last from 9:00 to... |
| 09.06.2024 | Alleged rhino poaching kingpin’s sister brutally killed in Hazyview | The late Chief Clyde Mnisi who was an alleged rhino poaching kingpin. Image: Facebook/Corridor Gazzette
Police in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, are investigating a case of murder with an additional charge of attempted murder after the late alleged ... |
| 09.06.2024 | Hawks nab seven suspects for defrauding SARS over R600 million | Hawks nab seven for defrauding SARS. Image: Supplied
The Hawks have apprehended seven suspects accused of defrauding the South African Revenue Service (SARS) out of over R600 million.
They also face charges under the Tax Administration Act,... |
| 09.06.2024 | South Africans urged to combat marine pollution | South Africans urged to combat marine pollution. Image: iStock
Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, has called on South Africans to play an active role in reducing marine pollution.
Through concerted efforts, t... |
| 07.06.2024 | Municipalities to bill political parties for not removing election posters | Municipalities have issued warnings to political parties to remove election materials. Image: Fotor
The City of Cape Town says political parties must remove all election posters and banners by midnight on Saturday, 8 June, including the str... |
| 06.06.2024 | Fidelis Moema’s mother joins suspects’ list in KPMG fraud case | Dikeledi Moema, mother of primary suspect Fidelis Moema. Image: X/@The_DSD
Dikeledi Moema, mother of primary suspect Fidelis Moema, has been added to the list of individuals accused of defrauding KPMG of over R16.5 million. The 66-year-old ... |
| 06.06.2024 | ANC appears to be veering towards a government of national unity | Jacob Zuma fans congregate outside Nkandla. Image: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images
A government of national unity is looking the most likely outcome following several stalled coalition negotiations by the ANC’s National Working Committee (NWC).... |
| 05.06.2024 | Ekurhuleni bus drivers will no longer accept cash for fares | Commuters will have until the end of June to use up existing credit on their Wayfarer cards. Image: City of Ekurhuleni
The City of Ekurhuleni (COE) is moving towards becoming fully digital by introducing a Quick Response (QR) code system fo... |
| 05.06.2024 | When is the deadline for political parties to remove their election posters? | A poster about a candidate running for an election can be displayed from the date that person is officially nominated. Image: Supplied
It’s been a week since the 2024 General Elections. The long-ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost i... |
| 03.06.2024 | VIDEO: Tornado rips through Tongaat in KwaZulu-Natal | A tornado struck Tongaat on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast causing extensive damage on Monday. Image: IPSS Medical Rescue
A tornado struck Tongaat on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast causing extensive damage on Monday afternoon.
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| 03.06.2024 | Johannesburg City Library closure: How many books are the public being deprived of? | The Johannesburg City Library has been officially closed since May 2021. Image: Wikimedia Commons
The City of Johannesburg has finally answered calls from the community – who have been passionately protesting for the City reopen its public ... |
| 02.06.2024 | Jose Riveiro sends message to Orlando Pirates star Mofokeng | Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng vs Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Hospital. Image: BackpagePix
Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng became a massive hero for the Buccaneers, thanks to his winning goal against Mamelodi Sundowns... |
