DA leader John Steenhuisen 2 minutes Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen says his party remains committed to the Government of National Unity (GNU) after a fallout over the African National Congress’ (ANC) decision to support the VAT tax increase proposed by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in his budget. The GNU was formed nine…
2 minutes Economist says recent developments around the government of national unity have cast a cloud on the country’s economic future. On Wednesday, the Democratic Alliance (DA) voted against the 2025 fiscal framework passed by the National Assembly during a heated session. Standard Chartered Chief Economist for Africa and the Middle East Razia Khan says…
SAPS logo 1 minute Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl who was on her way to school at Ribungwani outside in Giyani, Limpopo. Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the armed man dragged the girl to nearby bushes and raped her. Mashaba says the suspect offered the girl money not…
[File photo] The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party members 1 minute The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is launching its campaign rally “Thoma Lesolo” ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections at Ga-Moloi village near Jane Furse in Limpopo. The deputy convener in the district, Mogale Ntobeng, says the party will hold a series of rallies across…
SACP National spokesperson Alex Mashilo 2 minutes South African Communist Party (SACP) spokesperson, Dr Alex Mashilo, says Wednesday’s voting pattern in Parliament proves that the Democratic Alliance is not a decisive force in the Government of National Unity (GNU). This follows the passing of the national budget by the National Assembly earlier this week. The…
A man crosses a flooded bridge, caused by heavy rains. 1 minute The Maselspoort Dam near Bloemfontein in the Free State has reached critical capacity following heavy overnight rainfall. The Mangaung Metro has issued a warning for residents and resort establishments in the area downstream of Mockes Dam on the Modder River to relocate all…
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. 1 minute Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of any wrongdoing in the Donkerhoek RDP house handover during an ANC campaign. The Public Protector investigated a complaint against President Ramaphosa, for alleged maladministration and abuse of power. Gcaleka briefed the media in Kwa-Mhlanga, Mpumalanga….
File image: The Cape Town headquarters of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is seen in this picture. 1 minute The South African Revenue Services (SARS) says it has made provisions to go ahead with the 0.5% VAT increase on May 1 despite receiving court papers about Democratic Alliance (DA) plans to interdict the Value-Added Tax…
Gerda Steyn 6th time winner of the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon 2025 2 minutes South African wonder woman Gerda Steyn has won the iconic Two Oceans Marathon on the Cape Peninsula for a sixth consecutive time. The 35-year-old from Bothaville in the Free State completed the 56-kilometer race in three hours, 29 minutes, and 10…
Grey clouds seen during a rainy day. 1 minute Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) officials are keeping a close eye on low lying areas and have warned communities to ensure that they’re safe at all times amid expectations of more rain. Residents are urged to stay safe. Joburg EMS Spokesperson Nana Radebe says people should…
