A Starlink satellite internet system is set up near the frontline town of Bakhmut amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Donetsk region, Ukraine March 8, 2023. 1 minute The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) says it is investigating allegations that United States (US) businessman Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which operates satellite internet service Starlink, may…
Credit cards seen on a keyboard 1 minute SANParks says three suspects have been arrested on allegations of credit card scamming after targeting tourists near Table Mountain. Spokesperson JP Louw says the suspects used a fraudulent card device to attempt to scam international tourists. “The suspects tried withdrawing 4000 pounds but the transaction was cancelled…
National Health Insurance (NHI) Colloquium at the Progressive Business Forum (PBF) and Progressive Citizens Forum (PCF) led by Minister Aaron Motsoaledi with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma in attendance 2 minutes Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says he will not be deterred by court cases seeking to halt the implementation of the National Health Insurance in…
Some of the undocumented foreign nationals that were arrested 1 minute More than 50 undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested during a multi-disciplinary raid on a textile factory in KwaDukuza on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. The operation was carried out by various law enforcement agencies and the Department of Home Affairs. Police had to force…
SCA hears Ramaphosa’s appeal on Zulu King Misuzulu’s recognition. 2 minutes Prince Mbonisi Bekithema’s lawyer has argued before the Supreme Court of Appeal that the meeting that led to the identification of King Misuzulu KaZwelithi as the successor was frivolous. Senior Counsel Thabani Masuku says the role of senior members of the Zulu Royal house…
A South African National Defence Force soldier 1 minute A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member has been shot and killed at Kurhula section at Lulekani township outside Phalaborwa in Limpopo. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the soldier, whose identity has not been divulged, was shot several times while going to work at 7-SAI…
Banyana Banyana on the field of play 1 minute South Africa’s women’s senior national team’s preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in July are well on track. The African Champions beat Botswana 3-2 in a three-nation friendly match at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville this afternoon. South Africa is featuring…
A picture of late stalwart Gertrude Shope is seen on a candle during a visit to her family home in Centurion by the ANC on 28 May 2025, with messages of condolences written in a guest book. 2 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) will today celebrate the life of late struggle stalwart, Gertrude Shope,…
Ventersdorp, North West, South Africa 1 minute Residents of Ventersdorp in the North West are hopeful that service delivery challenges in the area will be addressed soon. They held a peaceful march in town among others calling for the demerger of the JB Marks Local Municipality, who they say are not managing their affairs well….
National Assembly 1 minute Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Annelie Lotriet says she will report Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) MPs for contempt of the House during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s question session. Several EFF MPs continued to raise points of order. They also demanded that the security personnel for both Ramaphosa and his Deputy Paul…
