Politics
Rising pedestrian deaths in Limpopo cause major concern
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety is deeply concerned over the escalating number of pedestrian fatalities on the province’s roads.
A recent report...
Preferred bidders appointed for renewable energy bid windows
Eight solar PV projects, with a combined contracted capacity of some 1,760 MW, have been appointed as preferred bidders under the Renewable Energy Independent...
‘I’ll choose lottery applicant who’ll maximise proceeds,’ declares Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau is still applying his mind on the granting of the fourth National Lotteries Licence.
“Unfortunately, I...
State slams protesters who burned, ransacked Western Cape court
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has condemned acts of vandalism during a protest that caused extensive damage to the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s...
Seven Hyundai minibus passengers die as it overturns on N3
Seven people died instantly at the scene when a Hyundai H1 minibus that they were travelling in overturned on the N3 toll road between...
EFF claims victory for Bela full implementation
The EFF has taken the glory for the full implementation of the Bela Act, while also cautioning that the DA might still subvert it.
The...
SABC radio stations set to rake in millions from maskandi
At least two public radio stations, UKhozi FM and Umhlobo Wenene FM, will rake in millions of rands from the Song of The Year...
EC hospital named after Tambo icons runs out of water again
Struggle stalwarts Adelaide and Oliver Tambo must be turning in their graves in shame.
This as a hospital named in their honour, Adelaide and Oliver...
Gqeberha: The Empire actress ends 17 year marriage
Zinzi Nsele has called time on her marriage.
The Gqeberha: The Empire actress had been in the “toxic” union with businessman Musa Nsele for 17...
Gunman fires 17 bullets at e-hailing taxi in KZN, kills driver
An e-hailing taxi driver was killed and his female passenger injured in a shooting in Amoutana in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday evening.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) general...
Political party leaders to get some rest this Christmas
In a year that was full of political twists and turns, 2024 was physically and mentally taxing for most political party leaders.
It was this...
Limpopo ANCWL leader to oppose John Mpe’s third term
Limpopo ANC Women’s League chairperson Mamedupi Teffo will go toe-to-toe with incumbent Peter Mokaba chairperson John Makoro Mpe for the influential region’s top post.
Mpe...
Weather service warns of severe thunderstorms, localised flooding
The SA weather service (SAWS) has warned of possible widespread rainfall in the east of the country until Christmas Eve.
South Africa has endured a...
‘KZN now a hot-spot for GBV in the country’ – report
Minister in the Presidency Sindisiwe Chikunga has reaffirmed that her department is committed to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV).
The minister responsible for women, youth and...
No deal yet in Germany’s Volkswagen union talks
Some 64 hours and five days of negotiations between German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) and the IG Metall union aimed at resolving a bitter labour...
Teen beauty queen Rea is on a mission to inspire her...
Sixteen-year-old Reabetswe “Rea” Makgale is not only ready to take on the pageantry world, she wants to use her talents to change the world....
ANALYSIS| Why it’s suicidal to disband ANC’s Gauteng, KZN PECs
The ANC is due to take a decision in the first NEC meeting of 2025 in what was the biggest elephant in the room...
Botswana’s new administration lifts ban on SA vegetable imports
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has welcomed Botswana’s commitment to strengthening ties and promoting trade with South Africa.
This follows Lamola receiving a...
Ramaphosa orders full implementation of the Bela Act
President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the full implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act as it is without changes to controversial clauses...
Eskom submitted inaccurate financial statements since May 2022
State-owned entity Eskom has failed to submit complete and accurate financial statements
to National Treasury and external auditors since May 31 2022 to date.
This...
Producer Tebogo Malope set to release his debut film
Multi-award-winning director and producer, Tebogo Malope, who is popularly known for his visionary and ground-breaking work in film, television, documentaries, music videos and creative...
Eskom made a R55bn loss after tax during 2024 financial year
State-owned entity Eskom made a loss of R55-billion after tax during the 2024 financial year.
This loss is an increase of the R26,1-billion loss after...
Zungula explains why he missed EFF national conference
African Transformation Movement (ATM) President Vuyo Zungula has cleared the air on why he failed to honour the invite to the EFF national people's...
Surge in seasonal rubella cases among children across SA
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a significant rise in rubella cases across the country.
By the end of September, the NICD...
New Tourism Summer campaign keeps Durban beaches clean
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into tourism and conservation efforts.
“Sustainable tourism is about ensuring that the...
GBV command centre officially relaunched, goes live
The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again. This marks a significant step forward in the fight against...
‘Please help me save my son’ – Doc Shebeleza’s mother
The mother of veteran kwaito phenomenon Doc Shebeleza has appealed to good Samaritans, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie and Gauteng MEC...
More than 500 people have died on SA roads since December...
More than 500 people have died on South African roads since the start of the festive season on December 1 2024, Transport Minister Barbara...
