[FILE IMAGE]: A coffin during a funeral service. 1 minute Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Convocation President Dr Lunga Mantashe has described the killing of final-year student Sisonke Mbolekwa as an “immeasurable loss” to both the victim’s family and the broader university community. Speaking on the sidelines of Mbolekwa’s emotional funeral in Masakala village outside Matatiele…
1 minute The family of Oratile Mothwa, a 21-year-old second-year journalism student at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), is reeling in shock after his tragic and suspicious death. Mothwa was reported missing on March 6, only for his body to be discovered six weeks later at a state mortuary on Tuesday. The family believes he…
File image: The Rustenburg Local Municipality employee doing repairs. 1 minute The Rustenburg Local Municipality in the North West is facing renewed political uncertainty, following a shift in coalition arrangements. The African National Congress (ANC) in the province has abandoned its coalition partners and joined forces with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to co-govern the…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula 1 minute African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has conceded that the South African Communist Party’s (SACP) decision to contest elections separate from the tripartite alliance will have a negative impact on the ANC. He says the ANC is continuing to engage the SACP with the hope that the two…
[File photo] 3 minutes As the world reflects on the legacy of the late Pope Francis – a tireless champion for the marginalised – community activists emphasise that meaningful change often begins with small, local actions. Known for his unwavering commitment to restoring dignity to the poor amid growing global inequality, the Pope’s teachings continue…
Funeral of late actor Don Mlangeni-Nawa 2 minutes Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced the launch of the Don Mlangeni-Nawa Mentorship Programme in honour of the late veteran actor, who passed away last Wednesday at the age of 65. Lesufi made the announcement during Mlangeni’s funeral service at the Germiston Civic Centre on Saturday, praising…
3 minutes Real Madrid boycotted pre-match activities ahead of their Copa del Rey final against rivals Barcelona after the match referee gave an emotional press conference in which he called out Real for criticising the official on their in-house tv channel. A club source told Reuters that the decision was taken due to Real’s “unprecedented…
Police badge. 1 minute Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale has confirmed that the South African Police Service (SAPS) management has received the resignation letter of Sergeant Mandla Buthelezi, the police officer accused of murdering his girlfriend, Chesnay Keppler, in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, on Boxing Day last year. Buthelezi, who remains in custody, is facing charges…
Flood damage in Umlazi 1 minute KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi will lead relief efforts in Umlazi P Section in eThekwini after recent floods caused mudslides, destroying homes and injuring residents. Supported by social relief partners and senior officials from the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, he will…
Mclaren Formula E racer 2 minutes McLaren will leave the all-electric Formula E championship at the end of the 2024-25 season to focus on Formula One, IndyCar and a new hyper car project from 2027 in the World Endurance Championship. The reigning Formula One constructors’ champions said in a statement on Friday that the decision,…
