Government calls for ethical journalism

World Press Freedom Day celebrated on May 3. Government is calling for strengthened ethical journalism as the country marks World Press Freedom Day. South Africa ranks 21st globally in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, maintaining its position as Africa’s leading nation in media freedom. WATCH | Dr Imtiaz Sooliman of…

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ActionSA announces mayoral candidates for Limpopo municipalities

An ActionSA flag ActionSA has announced its mayoral candidates for several local municipalities in Limpopo. The newly elected candidates include Thapelo Molepo for Polokwane, Shobane Mafona for Molemole, Tonic Manchidi for Makhuduthamaga, and Khwara Nengwekhulu for Collins Chabane. VISUALS | ActionSA supporters gather outside the Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane where the party is holding its…

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Botswana, Team SA light up the track in Gaborone

Team SA’s 100 metres relay team new African record of 37.49 seconds. Botswana and Team South Africa have lit up the track in Gaborone on the second and final day of World Athletics Relays. South Africa’s men’s 4×100 and the 4×400 metre teams, who both won gold in China last year, won silver medals. The…

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JMPD arrest two suspects with stolen car

The arrested suspects Johannesburg’s Metropolitan Police (JMPD) have arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen vehicle and have also seized a significant amount of dagga found in the car at Florida Park, west of Johannesburg. Authorities say the success highlights ongoing efforts to combat crime and improve safety across the city. The suspects were intercepted…

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Kieswetter cites trust, modernisation as key to SARS recovery

Citizens being serviced at at a South African Revenue Service stall. Outgoing South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says building trust within the revenue collector, modernising the tax system and driving compliance among taxpayers have been efforts at the heart of rebuilding the institution to its former glory. As he reflected on his…

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