Veld fires. 2 minutes Authorities say a large veldfire in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, has been contained after the blaze ignited on Thursday. Overberg District Municipality Fire Chief Reinard Geldenhuys says several crews have been called in as well as aerial support to assist firefighting efforts. Landowners and neighbours have also been working alongside fire fighting…
1 minute Democratic South Africa’s first Minister of Education, Professor Sibusiso Bengu, will be laid to rest in Mtunzini on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday. Live proceedings below:
A general view shows ArcelorMittal South Africa office. 1 minute Government says it is committed to finding a lasting solution to avoid the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s steel operations after months of talks failed to prevent job cuts. About 3 500 jobs are on the line as the company plans to wind down operations…
FILE | Red Bull’s Max Verstappen crosses the line to finish in second place 2 minutes The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will drop off the Formula One calendar in 2028 and 2030 as part of a contract extension announced on Wednesday to host four races in the six years to 2031. Liberty Media-owned Formula…
A delegate stands near a banner at a party event. 2 minutes As the African National Congress (ANC) celebrates its 113th anniversary, Lehurutshe in the North West is being highlighted as an important historical landmark in South Africa. During the apartheid era, it was a crucial corridor for activists fleeing the oppressive regime. Many members…
Soweto-born Kwaito star, real name Victor ‘Doc Shebeleza’ Bogopane 2 minutes Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) has described Kwaito artist Doc Shebeleza as a legend. The Soweto-born Kwaito star, real name Victor Bogopane, died at his home in Fairlands, north of Johannesburg on Thursday. Doc Shebeleza was hospitalised in December when he underwent surgery…
A traffic police vehicle 1 minute Law enforcement officials have rescued 15 people from a house in Sandringham, northern Johannesburg. Authorities responded to a tip-off from neighbours about suspicious activities at the residence. Upon arrival, authorities found 15 naked individuals, suspected to be Ethiopian nationals held captive inside the house. Another 11 people have been…
Court gavel. 1 minute Five suspects including former President Nelson Mandela’s grandson are expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning. The suspects were arrested for possession of a hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm earlier this week. The vehicle was recovered at Mandela’s Houghton home in Johannesburg. Joburg Metro Police received…
Matric learners from Godide High School are now writing their exams at a nearby church. The school was hardest hit by storms which tore through Bushbuckridge. 2 minutes Career counsellor Sanele Gamede says not passing matric is not a failure but an opportunity to grow and make informed decisions. This advice comes as the 2024…
Transnet operations at a port in South Africa. 1 minute The Road Freight Association (RFA) has expressed concern about delays at Transnet’s Pier 2 container terminal at the Durban Port. Transnet Port Terminals issued a notice to customers on Tuesday, saying it was facing operational challenges caused by a combination of inclement weather and ongoing…
