Action SA’s National Chairperson Michael Beaumont addresses the media outside the Johannesburg City Council on June 25, 2025. Action SA’s National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont, says they will not defend Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero in a motion of no confidence. The move is brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA is also targeting Chief Whip…
Rugby player, Peter O’Mahony Irish legend, Peter O’Mahony, will captain the Barbarians in his final international rugby match of a 13-year career, when the famous invitational side takes on the Springboks in Cape Town, on Saturday. The 35-year-old with 114 test caps for Ireland and one for the British and Irish Lions, will lead a…
A customary law expert has argued that her research on the Mphephu Ramabulana customs was not biased. Zamokuhle Mopai is under cross-examination in the VhaVenda throne battle in the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo. Princess Masindi Mphephu is challenging her uncle Toni Mphephu Ramabulana for the throne. Mopai says the Mphephu Ramabulana Royal Family is…
The Foot-and-Mouth vaccines are being distributed and administered free of charge. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the government has noted the progress made in dealing the spread of Foot-and-Mouth on livestock in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. Ntshavheni says the consignment of the much-need vaccines has since arrived from Botswana. Earlier…
Witrand Hospital in Potchefstroom, in North West Province. The North West health department has appointed a nine-member investigation team to probe the death of a patient at the Witrand Psychiatric Hospital in Potchefstroom. The patient’s family opened criminal cases after investigations showed that the deceased was severely neglected and sexually assaulted. The deceased’s sister, Colette…
VhaVenda battle of the throne court proceedings in the the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo. Princess Masindi Mphephu’s Advocate, Alan Dodson has argued the customs of marrying a ‘Dzekiso wife‘ for the king is unconstitutional. In the Mphephu Ramabulana customs, a ‘Dzekiso wife’ – a wife married to bear an heir – is chosen by…
Fire at SAB Baragwanath Depot. Firefighters are battling a blaze at the South African Breweries depot, south of Johannesburg. Johannesburg Emergency Services says the fire started after nearby grass caught fire before spreading and igniting crates at the depot. Joburg Emergency Services Spokesperson Xolile Khumalo says no injuries have been reported at this stage. “Emergency…
Flooded area in Middlepos, Saldanah. The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says assessments are still underway in areas affected by the recent heavy rains. Several City departments are working to address the service-related impact of the downpours. Spokesperson, Sonica Lategan says Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have also stepped in to help. Several NGO…
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Andrew Whitfield addresses the Annual General Meeting and 20-year Anniversary of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster at UVU Africa in Cape Town on June 10, 2025. Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield has been fired from the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet. This is confirmed…
The Oudtshoorn Regional Court in the Western Cape has sentenced a 39-year-old woman to 20 years’ imprisonment for the murder of her seven-year-old son. National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila says Drezene Jonkerman admitted in a plea agreement that she strangled her son after claiming she saw his father’s face on him while bathing him. Ntabazalila says she then…
