| Date | Title | Description |
| 31.07.2024 | ‘2% is loading’: Netizens attack EFF for defending Chidimma | Netizens attack EFF for defending Chidimma. Image: X/@MDNnewss
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have come under fire from netizens after defending Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina. The party’s support for Adetshina, who face... |
| 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 | Home Affairs minister vows to evict squatter refugees in Cape Town | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber. Image: X/@Leon_Schreib
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says it is time to take decisive action regarding the eviction of foreigners in Wingfield and Paint City in Bellville, Cape Town.
DEPARTME... |
| 21.07.2024 | Former SA boxer shot dead at sports bar – reports | Former SA boxer Mark Strydom has reportedly been killed. Image: X
According to multiple reports that surfaced on Sunday, former South African professional heavyweight boxer Mark ‘Striker’ Strydom is said to have been shot dead in Edenvale, ... |
| 19.07.2024 | John Steenhuisen claps back at being called ‘matriculant’ [video] | John Steenhuisen has clapped back at criticism over his lack of education.
Images via X:
@jsteenhuisen
John Steenhuisen has clapped back at criticism of not having a post-matric degree with a swipe at the EFF’s alleged links to the VBS corr... |
| 19.07.2024 | Gayton McKenzie: ‘I’m in politics for power’ [video] | Minister Gayton McKenzie; Images: Facebook @Mckenzie.Gayton
Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie is making headlines after he revealed that he is into politics for power. The Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture stressed that the... |
| 16.07.2024 | Rwanda’s Paul Kagame secures fourth term with crushing election win | Incumbent President of Rwanda and Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) presidential candidate Paul Kagame casts his ballot at the SOS Kinyinya polling station in in Kigali, on 15 July 2024. Millions of Rwandans went to the polls on 15 July 2024 wi... |
| 15.07.2024 | Durban comedian claps back: ‘I’m not Goolam’ [video] | Durban comedian Mohammed Vawda has denied being behind the controversial X account ‘Goolam’.
Images via Instagram: @mo_vawda/ X: @goolammv
Durban comedian Mohammed Vawda has vehemently denied allegations made by Independent Media Chairman I... |
| 11.07.2024 | Malema’s EFF bleeds members as pair join McKenzie’s PA | The two new PA members and their former leader Julius Malema. Images: X/@sindane3 and @EFFSouthAfrica
Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members of Parliament (MPs) Patrick Sindane and Kenny Motsamai have dumped the Red Berets for Gayto... |
| 09.07.2024 | National Assembly elects impeached John Hlophe to serve at JSC | John Hlophe. Image: MK Party (@MkhontoweSizwex) via X (Twitter)
John Hlophe, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader in Parliament, has been elected to serve at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) by the National Assembly, the same body th... |
| 07.07.2024 | ANC Free State’s Phiwe Mathe steps aside over GBV charges | ANC Free State PEC member Phiwe Mathe. Image: X/Central News
The African National Congress (ANC) youth league spokesperson in the Free State, Phiwe Mathe, has stepped aside from his duties as provincial executive committee member and spokes... |
| 06.07.2024 | When is the first lekgotla of the new cabinet? | New cabinet’s first lekgotla. Images by Wikimedia Commons and flickr/governmentza
The president and his newly-appointed ministers will hold their first lekgotla next week to discuss policy.
Minister Ntshavheni said that the medium-term stra... |
| 06.07.2024 | Gauteng to experience the coldest day of the year on Monday as cold front sweeps across the country | Cold weather is expected for Gauteng. Image: Pexels
Cold days have returned and Gauteng residents are urged to keep warm as the cold front makes way into the northern parts of the country this weekend.
The cold front is expected to last unt... |
| 06.07.2024 | Gang activity escalating on the Cape Flats with more youth involved | Gang activity escalating on the Cape Flats with more youth involved. Images by flickr
Crime fighters and residents on the Cape Flats are alarmed by the rise in school-going youth involved in gang activity. The situation is undoubtedly spira... |
| 03.07.2024 | Kidnapped Portuguese butchery owner rescued in Soweto | A 49-year-old Portuguese businessman who was kidnapped for ransom last month, is the latest victim to be rescued by the police. Image: SAPS
A 49-year-old Portuguese businessman who was kidnapped for ransom last month, is the latest victim t... |
| 03.07.2024 | MK Party withdraws its Electoral Court case challenging 2024 elections results | Former president Jacob Zuma and his daughter Duduzile. Image: X/@DZSambudla
UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has withdrawn its case against the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) at the Electoral Court over the results of the 2024 Nation... |
| 03.07.2024 | Motorists left fuming as new fuel prices DON’T reflect at pumps: Here’s WHY | South Africa’s motorists were left fuming on Wednesday when expected petrol and diesel price decrease didn’t reflect at pumps around Mzansi. Image: File
South Africa’s motorists were left fuming on Wednesday when expected petrol and diesel ... |
| 03.07.2024 | CONFIRMED: Petrol, diesel prices will decrease at midnight | The Central Energy Fund has confirmed that the changes to fuel prices in SA, that were delayed by a day, will take effect at midnight tonight. Images: Stock/Canva
South Africa’s motorists were left angry and frustrated on Wednesday when exp... |
| 02.07.2024 | ‘Pay for own lights and water’: DA ministers to shun privileges | Helen Zille is confident that 6 DA ministers elected into cabinet will shun official perks.
Images via X:
@our_da
Newly elected DA ministers will not abuse the privileges made available to them, claims Federal Chair Helen Zille.
Is jy Afrik... |
| 01.07.2024 | Was Minister John Steenhuisen once a dog shampoo salesman? | Was John Steenhuisen once a dog shampoo salesman.
Images via Instagram:
@jsteenhuisen
DA leader John Steenhuisen has been appointed the new Minister of Agriculture following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle.
While he may not ha... |
| 30.06.2024 | ANC and DA finally reach agreement on cabinet positions- Report | President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen in Parliament. The DA had demanded seven key cabinet positions. Image: GCIS/Flickr
The African National Congress (ANC) has reportedly reached an agreement with the Democratic Alliance... |
| 30.06.2024 | President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce his Cabinet TONIGHT | President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: X/@myANC
President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce members of the executive (Cabinet and deputy ministers) on Sunday, 30 June.
Zille also said they want a review of all tenders awarded since the elections in ... |
| 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 | Fikile Mbalula drops big hint on status of GNU talks | The ANC’s Fikile Mbalula and DA’s Helen Zille.
Images via X:
@mbalulafikile/ @helenzille
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has dropped a hint that talks on the government of national unity (GNU) might be concl... |
| 28.06.2024 | Ramaphosa announces date for opening of Parliament, with GNU Cabinet still in the air | President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: GCIS
The opening of Parliament will take place on former president Nelson Mandela’s birthday this year, where President Cyril Ramaphosa will address a joint sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the Nat... |
| 25.06.2024 | Newly sworn-in ANC MP Zizi Kodwa: State’s case against me is ‘nonexistent’ | Zizi Kodwa was sworn in on Tuesday for the seventh Parliament. Image: Parliament of South Africa.
Zizi Kodwa seems confident that the state does not have a winnable case against him.
“I do this in strict compliance with ANC 55 conference re... |
| 24.06.2024 | Ramaphosa urges unity over power struggles in GNU | Ramaphosa urges unity over power struggles in GNU. Image: X/@GovernmentZA
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called on political parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) to prioritise collaboration over internal competition. This ... |
| 23.06.2024 | Rand Water commences 37-day maintenance without major issues | F5 pipeline in Mogale City during the maintenance by the Rand Water technical team. Image: X/ @Rand_Water
Rand Water has successfully initiated its scheduled maintenance operations, encountering no significant obstacles so far. The utility ... |
| 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 | Ramaphosa is set to name a GNU Cabinet. What did Mandela’s look like in 1994? | Nelson Mandela and Cyril Ramaphosa check the time, on 20 January 1994, in Johannesburg, at the World Trade Centre, in Kempton Park. Image: Philip Littleton/AFP
Newly inaugurated President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to announce his new Cabinet f... |
| 19.06.2024 | What happened to the MISSING German Tourist Nick Frischke? | German tourist went missing in Pinelands. Image: Google maps/ SAPS
The German tourist Nick Frischke is STILL missing after more than a year. He went missing on 15 February 2023.
Despite reports that there are new developments to crack the c... |
| 19.06.2024 | DA ‘dealing’ internally with Renaldo Gouws matter | DA MP Renaldo Gouws. Image: X/Renaldo Gouws
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is internally dealing with issues surrounding recently appointed Member of Parliament Renaldo Gouws.
EFF CRITICISES DA MP
Meanwhile, the Economic Freedom Fight... |
| 19.06.2024 | Malema admits to owning gun as a teenager: ‘I had a firearm when I was 17, 18’ | EFF leader Julius Malema in court on 19 June 2024. Image: EFF via X (Twitter)
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says he used to own a gun when he was “17 or 18 years old”, during his days as the president of the Congress ... |
| 18.06.2024 | IFP’s Thami Ntuli to be inaugurated as KwaZulu-Natal premier | The IFP’s Thami Ntuli is the new KwaZulu-Natal premier. Image: X/Isolezwe
Inkatha Freedom Party chairperson in KwaZulu-Natal Thami Ntuli will be sworn in as premier on Tuesday, 18 June.
The party achieved an outright majority in Zulu-Natal ... |
| 16.06.2024 | Tito Mboweni throws shade at Zuma: ‘Why did you do this?” | Tito Mboweni has questioned Jacob Zuma’s political loyalty in a tweet.
Images via X:
@tito_mboweni/ @umkhontowesizwex
Longstanding ANC member Tito Mboweni has questioned MK Party leader Jacob Zuma, whom many have accused of being a “sell-ou... |
| 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 | MK Party latest: What qualifications does Jacob Zuma have? | What qualifications does MK Party leader Jacob Zuma have?
Images via X: @presjczuma
Jacob Zuma—fondly known as Msholozi or “Father of the Nation”—will continue to lead the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party following a legal battle with rival Jabu... |
| 13.06.2024 | Cape Town road closures for first sitting of National Assembly and NCOP | The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service has announced multiple road closures around the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), which started at 18:00 on Wednesday.
“During the first sitting of Parliament, the Chief Justice will ... |
| 13.06.2024 | First sittings of provincial legislatures: New members are taking oaths on these dates | The Western Cape legislature. Image: Western Cape Government
New members of provincial legislatures across South Africa will be sworn in from Thursday, 13 June. The first sitting would see the election of the premier, a Speaker, committee c... |
| 13.06.2024 | Driver behind accident that claimed transport minister’s family sentenced | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. Image: X/@Dotransport
The Ladysmith Regional Court has sentenced Celumusa Ngwenya to ten years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to six counts of culpable homicide following an accident that claimed... |
| 12.06.2024 | BREAKING: MK Party loses bid to halt National Assembly first sitting | Jacob Zuma of the MK Party. Image: @MKParty/X
In some breaking news on Wednesday evening, the Constitutional Court dismissed the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s application to interdict the first sitting of parliament on Friday.
According to EWN, ... |
| 11.06.2024 | BREAKING: MK Party files urgent application to interdict first Parliament sitting | Jacob Zuma of the MK Party. Image: @MKParty/X
In a move of significant urgency, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) has applied to urgently halt the first sitting of Parliament scheduled for this Friday.
“We are filing directly to the Constitut... |
| 10.06.2024 | Expelled MK Party founder Khumalo to attend Parliament | Expelled MK Party founder Khumalo to attend Parliament. Image: X/@uMkhonto WeSizwe Party
Jabulani Khumalo, the founder of the MK Party who was recently expelled, has announced his intention to attend Parliament’s first sitting this Friday.
... |
| 10.06.2024 | Busisiwe Mkhwebane and husband David Skosana to face off in Parliament | Former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and her husband David Skosana. Image: Facebook/Goody Goody
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and her husband David Skosana will seat on opposite benches as he will make his debut represent... |
| 07.06.2024 | President Ramaphosa visits flood-stricken Gqeberha | President Cyril Ramaphosa
is in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape today following the flood disaster to assess the response by government. Image: X/@GovernmentZA
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Gqeberha today, responding to the devastating flood... |
| 07.06.2024 | Ramaphosa announces Government of National Unity after historic elections | President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Election results anouncement ceremony. Image: X/@PresidencyZA
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the African National Congress (ANC), announced the formation of a Government of National Unity following the ANC’s ... |
| 06.06.2024 | Zizi Kodwa loses another job over corruption allegations | Kodwa steps aside from ANC’s NEC & NWC duties amid corruption allegations. Image: X/@GovernmentZA
Former South African Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa has stepped aside from his duties within the African National Congress (ANC) following cor... |
| 03.06.2024 | Africa Media Monitoring April 2024: Threats to press freedom in Burkina Faso, Somalia and Togo | Burkina Faso and Sudan banned and suspended foreign media outlets, several news websites blocked
In April 2024, IPI documented at least 23 incidents of threats to press freedom in 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. State-sponsored censorsh... |
| 29.05.2024 | Time is money: Zuma wears R1.5m watch to voting station [video] | Jacob Zuma wore a R1,5 million Audemars Piguet luxury watch while casting his vote in Nkandla on Wednesday.
Image via Rajesh Jantilal, AFP/ Luxurytime SA
uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma has been spotted wearing a R1,5 million... |
| 29.05.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 29 May | Here is today’s latest news and headlines. Images: IEC
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Wednesday, 29 May.
Here is everything you should know about voting. CHECKLIST OF ITEMS TO BRING WHEN VOTING Election 2... |
| 28.05.2024 | Home Affairs extends hours for election day | Home Affairs extends hours for election Day, 29 May. Image: SA News
In preparation for the upcoming elections on 29 May, the Department of Home Affairs has announced extended operational hours for its branches.
Clients can book appointments... |
| 25.05.2024 | Cape Town fines DPW for drug and crime-ridden buildings | Hijacked buildings owned by the national government. Image: City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has fined the National Department of Public Works (DPW) after prolonged efforts to address conditions at two hijacked buildings owned by the... |
| 25.05.2024 | Criminals deploy pitbulls to block police raids | Reaction Officers and Police Officers managed to gain access using bolt cutters. Image: Facebook/Reaction Unit SA
Criminals in South Africa are employing aggressive tactics to hinder law enforcement by surrounding their properties with Pitb... |
| 23.05.2024 | July Unrest 2.0? Warning issued over possible MK Party protests | MK Party leader Jacob Zuma and his daughter Duduzile. Image: @themankosi
FirstRand has confirmed that it issued a memo warning of possible nationwide protests by the Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.
“KwaZulu-Natal (and to a lesse... |
| 20.05.2024 | Eskom awaits presidential guidance on essential load shedding | Eskom waiting on Presidential advice on load shedding in essential facilities case.Image via Instagram @sputlakgosientso .
Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa states that Eskom is awaiting legal guidance from The Presidency follow... |
| 20.05.2024 | ANC targets 80% mark in Eastern Cape campaign | ANC wants to breach 80% mark in Eastern Cape: ‘We’re campaigning like it’s nobody’s business’. iMAGE: SABC News.
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape has set ambitious goals to surpass the 80% threshold for the first time... |
| 20.05.2024 | ‘Judges render sentences even without a case when they dislike you,’ claims Zuma | ‘When judges hate you, they sentence you even when you have no case’ – Zuma. Image: X/MK Party .
As the Constitutional Court prepares to announce its decision regarding Jacob Zuma’s qualification to serve in Parliament as an MP for his uMkh... |
| 19.05.2024 | 650 voting stations identified as hotspots nationwide | Over 650 voting stations countrywide identified as hotspots. Photo: Gallo Images.
With the 29 May elections approaching, over 650 voting stations across the country have been identified as hotspots.
A crime and threat pattern analysis condu... |
| 19.05.2024 | Minister orders probe into fatal Ballito construction collapse | Minister Zikalala probe into fatal Ballito construction collapse. Image: SAPS
Public Works Minister Sihle Zikalala has tasked the Council for the Built Environment to collaborate with the South African Council for the Project and Management... |
| 19.05.2024 | Cash transport workers’ strike poses risk of empty ATMs | Cash-in-transit strike threatens to leave ATMs dry. Image: X/G4S.
A potential strike within South Africa’s cash-in-transit sector may lead to cash shortages in the country’s automated teller machines.
“The strike would have a similar impact... |
| 17.05.2024 | Casual workers’ protests disrupt Pikitup services across Joburg | Waste management services. Image: Cllr Sarah Wissler/ Facebook
Casual workers have disrupted Pikitup services in the City of Johannesburg, demanding permanent jobs after their contracts expired.
“A recovery plan is also being devised to ens... |
| 16.05.2024 | Bosa scores votes with soccer-themed campaign: Eye on the ball(ot) | Bosa uses soccer to score votes. Image via Instagram (@musimaimane).
As the national and provincial elections on May 29 draw near, political parties are intensifying efforts to engage with communities and gain their support.
This plan invol... |
| 16.05.2024 | NHI and private healthcare: You’ll have to wait FOUR years | Full access to NHI is still years away. Image by Karolina Grabowska/Pexels
South Africans without medical aid will have to wait at least another four years before accessing private healthcare through NHI. This is despite president Cyril Ram... |
| 15.05.2024 | PA refuses Joburg budget citing ANC coalition as worse than DA coalition | ‘ANC coalition worse than DA coalition’: PA rejects Joburg budget.Photo: Facebook.
In Johannesburg, the Patriotic Alliance (PA) has characterized a coalition with the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) a... |
| 15.05.2024 | Durban court refuses bail for 5 suspects in AKA-Tibz murder case | AKA-Tibz murder: 5 accused denied bail in Durban Court. Image via X @CoastLandKing/ @Am_Blujay.
The bail requests of five out of the seven men apprehended in connection with the killing of musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his celebrity che... |
| 14.05.2024 | George building collapse raises concerns for Zikalala | George building collapse: ‘Prima facie issues warrant further examination’ – Zikalala. Photo: South African Tourism / Flickr.
Initial investigations have raised concerns requiring further scrutiny regarding the building collapse in George, ... |
| 13.05.2024 | Cape Town faces multi-million rand losses due to persistent vandalism | Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation team conducting maintenance. Image: City of Cape Town
Persistent incidents of vandalism and theft are wreaking havoc on the City’s water and sanitation services, costing the City millions and posing a signif... |
| 12.05.2024 | WATCH: George building collapse survivor speaks from hospital bed | George building collapse survivor recounts being TRAPPED for 118 hours, Images: Video/Facebook/GeorgeMunicipality
A survivor retrieved from the rubble at the site of the building collapse in George spoke out about his ordeal from his hospit... |
| 12.05.2024 | George building collapse death toll on 20 | Here is the latest update from the site. Images: Facebook/GeorgeMunicipality
The death toll in the George building collapse tragedy in the Western Cape now stands at 20.
Sauer asked the public not to respond to any requests for volunteers o... |
| 12.05.2024 | PA’s McKenzie accuses DA of being spooked by Western Cape plans | PA’s McKenzie claims DA spooked by its plans for the Western Cape. Image: Gayton McKenzie/Facebook.
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) endeavours to gain ground in the Western Cape, its leader, Gayton McKenzie, remarked that the Democratic Allianc... |
| 11.05.2024 | George collapse: Another body discovered | Another body was discovered. Images: Facebook/GeorgeMunicipality
The George municipality confirmed the recovery of another body from the site of the collapsed building.
“We will strictly enforce this restriction, and we will subject any ind... |
| 11.05.2024 | George collapse: Worker found ALIVE now | A worker was found ALIVE on Saturday. Images: Facebook Video/GeorgeHerald
In some miraculous news, rescuers found a worker alive on Saturday at the site where a building collapsed.
Sauer asked the public not to respond to any requests for v... |
| 10.05.2024 | George collapse: Three more bodies recovered today | Three more bodies have been recovered from the site where a building had collapsed in George. Images: Facebook
The George municipality confirmed that rescuers recovered three more bodies from the site of the collapsed building.
“We will str... |
| 10.05.2024 | Efforts by ACT, AASD, and the Labour Party to delay elections were unsuccessful | ACT, AASD and Labour Party lose bid to have elections postponed. Image: X/@MYANC.
The IEC contended that acceding to the parties’ request for election postponement would incur a cost of nearly R600 million for the country.
ACT Party suspect... |
| 10.05.2024 | LISTEN: Electrician’s voicenotes from rubble of collapsed George building | Voicenotes from an electrician trapped under rubble. Image: George Municipality.
To 29-year-old Delvin Safers, a resident of Mossel Bay, the bold rescue operation orchestrated through voice messages from beneath the rubble was truly miracul... |
| 09.05.2024 | SAPS minister affirms unyielding stance against crime | The minister of the South African Police Service, Bheki Cele. Image: SA News
Minister General Bheki Cele affirmed the unwavering commitment of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to combat crime and criminality across the nation.
Here a... |
| 08.05.2024 | South Africa’s seven worst-performing state-owned enterprises | Some SOEs are reporting billions in losses while running operations that are much smaller than Eskom. Image: Pixabay
Based on financial performance, there are seven ‘finalists’ when it comes to South Africa’s worst-performing state-owned en... |
| 08.05.2024 | LATEST | George building collapse: Rescuers search for survivors, 7 dead | A general view of a collapsed building in George. Image: Willie van Tonder / AFP
Rescue workers reported on Tuesday making contact with 11 people under the rubble in a race to save dozens still unaccounted for after a building collapsed in ... |
| 07.05.2024 | 22 areas in Joburg to be affected by an 8-hour power outage | Over 20 areas will be affected a planned power outage on Sunday. Image: iStock
City Power, Johannesburg’s energy provider, has issued a crucial notice to its customers regarding a scheduled power interruption at Fordsburg Substation.
City P... |
| 06.05.2024 | DJ Cyril Ramaphosa spins beats at Rands Cape Town | Ramaphosa stopped at Rands Lifestyle in Khayelitsha and took on a new day job. Image:X/ screenshot Fikile Mbalula.
As part of the ANC campaign tour, Ramaphosa made a visit to Rands Cape Town, in Khayelitsha, where he took on a new role for ... |
| 06.05.2024 | Political leaders unite in prayer for transparent and democratic elections | Bishop Sono and Archbishop Thabo Makgoba National day of prayer for the 2024 general Elections in South Africa. Image :Mambaonline.
Various church and political leaders, in partnership with the SA Council of Churches (SACC), have convened i... |
| 03.05.2024 | RAF urges claimants: Submit documents for faster processing | The RAF CEO, Collins Letsoalo holding a press conference for the launch of the Backlog campaign. Image:X/@RAF_SA
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is intensifying efforts to tackle its backlog of 321 000 claims by urging claimants to promptly su... |
| 03.05.2024 | Gauteng unveils ‘big plans’ to end teenage pregnancy | Gauteng plans to address teenage pregnancies through initiatives, including establishing youth centres. Image: Flickr.
To address the province’s rising rates of teenage pregnancies and abortions, Gauteng’s Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu N... |
| 02.05.2024 | COSATU president Losi confident in workers’ ANC support | COSATU’s Losi confident ‘workers will vote for the ANC’. Photo: tnewmilrf / Flickr.
Losi, the leader of COSATU, expresses confidence that workers will support the ANC at the polls.
JJ Tyhalisisu, the ANC Western Cape leader, said they must ... |
| 02.05.2024 | DA plans to challenge smaller parties in the Western Cape | DA says it ‘will knock’ small guys in the Western Cape. Image: X/@Our_DA.
The contest for control of the Western Cape, traditionally held by the Democratic Alliance (DA) since its assumption from the ANC in 2009, is intensifying.
“All these... |
| 02.05.2024 | WATCH LIVE: Bail application of AKA murder suspects in Durban | Five of the seven men charged with the murders of AKA and Tebello Motosane. Images: X/@Am_Blujay.
The State and the defence are expected to present closing arguments in the bail application of the five men charged with the murder of rapper ... |
| 02.05.2024 | Massive fire causes power outage in Joburg CBD: Restoration uncertain | Massive fire causes power outage in Joburg CBD, and time for . Image: Unsplash
City Power is facing a daunting challenge in restoring electricity to the Joburg CBD and surrounding areas after an underground cable fire erupted along the M1 N... |
| 01.05.2024 | Media Freedom, Extradition Impasse, and Finance Minister Controversy: A Snapshot of South Africa's Political Landscape | In South Africa, the battle for media freedom, the extradition of the Gupta brothers, and the controversy surrounding the potential appointment of a new finance minister are shaping the country's political landscape. The South African Natio... |
| 01.05.2024 | Mbeki vs. Zuma: A Battle of Deception | Thabo Mbeki condemns Jacob Zuma as a deceitful figure, accusing him of being a "wolf in sheep's clothing" and aligning with apartheid agents within the ANC. Mbeki's criticism stems from Zuma's alleged role in destabilizing SARS an... |
| 01.05.2024 | 350 security firms aid state’s election security plan rollout | Nearly 350 security firms to help state rollout elections security plan. Image: X/@IECSouthAfrica.
Approximately 350 private security firms nationwide will support the government in implementing its security strategy for the upcoming genera... |
| 30.04.2024 | EFF promise to pay rent for elderly at Nancefield Village | EFF makes good on promise to pay elderly residents’ rent at Nancefield Retirement Village.Image: SABC NEWS.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has fulfilled its promise to cover the rent for elderly residents living in Nancefield Retiremen... |
| 30.04.2024 | Lekker! Afrikaans accent voted WORLD’s 2nd sexiest | Voters chose Afrikaans accent as the 2nd sexiest. Image (adapted) by PxHere
South Africa’s Afrikaans accent has been voted the second sexiest accent in the world.
8. Spanish
9. Southern USA (Texas, Louisiana, etc.)
10. Brazilian Portuguese
... |
| 29.04.2024 | Presidency denies SABC Head of News is being targeted by SSA | SABC Head of News Moshoeshoe Monare. Image: Flickr.
The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) says SABC Head of News Moshoeshoe Monare must be shielded from external pressures and political interference and be allowed to perform his... |
| 28.04.2024 | Dali Mpofu throws shade at Mbeki’s ANC campaign | Former president Thabo Mbeki has been accused of being a ‘flip flop’ after campaigning for the ANC. Image by Flickr.
Dali Mpofu, advocate and former EFF national chairperson, has taken a dig at Thabo Mbeki for joining the ANC’s campaign tra... |
| 24.04.2024 | Suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Dr Ashley Mthunzi dies | Suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Dr Ashley Mthunzi. Image: X/@Leadership_Mag.
The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed the death of suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Dr Ashley Mthunzi.
HOSPITAL PURCHASES SKINNY JEANS WORTH R500 000
In 2022... |
| 24.04.2024 | Warning for SA motorists: Petrol stations are crime hotspots | Petrol stations are crime hotspots. Images by Jay Skyler/Unsplash and Pixabay/Pexels
Criminals view petrol stations as ideal locations to commit acts such as hijacking and theft. Police and security experts are warning South African motoris... |
| 23.04.2024 | Temporary water discolouration warning for parts of Cape Town post-repairs | City’s Water and Sanitation team doing pipe repairs in the allegedly vandalised pipe. Image: City of Cape Town
Residents in the affected areas, spanning from Pelican Park to Eagle Park and beyond, are advised of temporary water discolourati... |
| 23.04.2024 | WATCH: Peter ‘Mashata’ Mabuse’s mom wants justice to be served | The late Peter ‘Mashata’ Mabuse who was killed in Soshanguve. Image: X/@PaulMtirara.
Slain DJ and MC Peter ‘Mashata’ Mabuse’s mother says she wants justice to be served for her son.
CONDOLENCES POUR IN FOR SLAIN DJ
Following Mashata’s death... |
| 22.04.2024 | Lesufi brushes off predictions: ANC’s Gauteng support won’t drop below 40% | Lesufi rejects forecasts suggesting that the ANC’s performance in Gauteng will decline to less than 40%. X/@GautengProvince
Panyaza Lesufi, the African National Congress (ANC) chairperson in Gauteng, has rejected forecasts indicating that t... |
| 22.04.2024 | EFF calls for swift arrest following brutal murder of DJ Mashata | The late Peter ‘Mashata’ Mabuse who was killed in Soshanguve. Image: X/@PaulMtirara.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the swift arrest of suspects who allegedly murdered popular DJ and MC Peter ‘Mashata’ Mabuse.
Gauteng Pr... |
