File image: Beer bottle. 1 minute The Economic Development Department in Limpopo has warned liquor traders who do not adhere to trading hours, that they will have penalties imposed or have their trading licenses revoked. Department spokesperson Hitekani Magwedze says the operating hours for liquor outlets are until 2am, as per the Limpopo liquor regulation….
[File photo] uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party members 1 minute uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has described its by-election victory in the eThekwini region, KwaZulu-Natal as a clear and resounding sign of the party’s growing dominance in South African politics. The MKP, led by Jacob Zuma, has snatched ward 110 in eThekwini from the DA, in yesterday’s…
[File image] 1 minute The Board of Directors of Universities South Africa has expressed deep concern over violent student protests at Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha campus in the Eastern Cape. This comes after a person was shot and killed during the unrest. The Chairperson of the Board, Professor Francis Peterson, describes the incident as deeply…
South African Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Zolani Mtshotshisa 1 minute Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola mourns the untimely passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Zolani Mtshotshisa. A devoted diplomat, Mtshotshisa strengthened ties between the two nations and played a key role in re-launching SAA’s Johannesburg-Abidjan route in November 2023. “Amb…
Delhi Capitals’ Axar Patel and Mitchell Starc celebrate after Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India on April 16, 2025. 2 minutes Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel marvelled at Mitchell Starc’s ability to bowl precise yorkers under pressure after the pace spearhead propelled the side to a thrilling…
Open sign for the Splash Festival 2 minutes The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is optimistic that the annual Splash Festival will help stimulate the local economy during the Easter period. The four-day festival is currently underway in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, and is expected to attract significant crowds. Mayoral Committee Member for Sports, Recreation, Arts and…
[File photo] Hundreds of buses and private vehicles parked at ZCC Moria headquarters 1 minute Limpopo Police Commissioner Thembi Hadebe says security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of pilgrims at Moria outside Polokwane. Thousands of ZCC and St. Engenas ZCC pilgrims have converged on the area for Easter conferences. Hadebe…
File image: SASSA banner. 2 minutes The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) suspension of the process to transition from the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) gold cards to Postbank’s black ones has sparked uncertainty among social grant beneficiaries. The SARB has cited Postbank’s compliance regarding the security systems, limited banking infrastructure and poor communication…
US President Donald Trump 3 minutes US Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Wednesday that the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Maine in an escalation of President Donald Trump’s conflict with the state for refusing to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. Maine officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment….
Parliament in session 1 minute Some civil society groups say it is not late for Parliament to rectify the adoption of the 2025/26 Fiscal Framework and the revenue proposals including the proposed Value Added Tax. Parliament managed to pass the Fiscal Framework with the slight margin early this month. Matshidiso Lencoasa from Section 27 says…
