Macpherson calls for accountability over Ormonde building collapse
City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Service (EMS) rescuers attending to a building collapse in Ormonde…
Macpherson calls for accountability over Ormonde building collapse
City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Service (EMS) rescuers attending to a building collapse in Ormonde on March 2, 2026. Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has called on the developer of the building which collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, to immediately come forward and take responsibility. Nine people died when a concrete slab between…
EFF and SACP to establish task team ahead of Conference of the Left
SACP Secretary Solly Mapaila and EFF President , Julius Malema The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) will establish a joint working group that will participate in preparations for a Conference of the Left through the establishment of a steering committee. The SACP is planning a conference of the left…
South Africa unlikely to host World Cup anytime soon: SA Rugby
SA Rugby keen to get back to action, plans in place. South Africa (SA) will not be hosting a Rugby World Cup in the foreseeable future. SA Rugby says that South Africa will never make enough money for World Rugby to justify hosting a World Cup tournament in the Republic. This stark admission is based…
Labour Dept. to assist Ormonde collapse victims’ families with claims
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services on the scene at the Ormonde building after it collapsed. The Department of Employment and Labour says it will provide support to families affected following the building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, on Monday. The department says this includes assistance through the Compensation Fund where applicable. Deputy Minister of Employment…
Seven arrested in Klerksdorp over planned ATM bombing
A SAPS graphic depicting an arrest. The Hawks Tactical response Unit and the SAPS Special Task Force have arrested seven suspects in Klerksdorp, North West who were planning to bomb an ATM earlier on Tuesday. Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says one rifle, a pistol and explosives were recovered. “The suspects will be charged with possession…
Police launch inquest into deadly Johannesburg building collapse
Rescue workers at scene of the Ormonde Building collapse Gauteng police have confirmed that an inquest docket will be opened following the building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, which resulted in the deaths of nine construction workers. The exact cause of the incident is still unclear at this stage. However, the City of Johannesburg has confirmed…
SA Constitution has delivered on many promises: Kubayi
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says over the past 30 years, the South African Constitution has delivered on many of its promises including the integration of the judicial system. Kubayi delivered the keynote address at the national launch of the 30-year anniversary of the Constitution’s signing into law at…
Sundowns edge Sekhukhune to go level on points with Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns player Khuliso Mudau in action. Mamelodi Sundowns moved level on points with Betway Premiership leaders Orlando Pirates following a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. The win keeps Masandawana in the title race, although the Buccaneers maintain the edge on goal difference with 12 matches remaining. Sundowns…
Namibia crowned 2025 COSAFA Champions
Namibia get their historic first COSAFA Championship title Namibia has been crowned champions of the 2025 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Championship. Namibia came from behind to beat hosts Banyana Banyana 2-1 in extra-time. ⚽️ ℂ𝕆𝕊𝔸𝔽𝔸 𝕎𝕆𝕄𝔼ℕ𝕊 ℂℍ𝔸𝕄ℙ𝕀𝕆ℕ𝕊ℍ𝕀ℙ ⚽️ Namibia have produced a HUGE upset to defeat Banyana Banyana and to win the…
Construction companies urged to hire South Africans
A construction site in Cape Town The Department of Employment and Labour has urged construction companies to prioritise hiring South Africans. The call comes after the department’s raid at two construction sites in Clayville, Ekurhuleni last week where 50 undocumented foreign nationals were arrested. The multidisciplinary operation targeted non-compliant construction companies. The Department’s Deputy Minister…
