[File Image]: Floods during heavy rain. 2 minutes Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa says a National Day of Mourning has been declared for the 19th of June, for people who died in the Eastern Cape floods. The devastating floods following heavy rains have left thousands homeless and infrastructure damaged. President Cyril…
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi scores a goal. 2 minutes Inter Miami will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi’s firepower as they prepare for Saturday’s Club World Cup opener against Al-Ahly, with coach Javier Mascherano forced to re-shuffle his backline due to a string of injuries. Fullback Jordi Alba, fellow defender Gonzalo Lujan and defensive…
Floods in Eastern Cape. 2 minutes The death toll in the wake of the devastating winter storm that struck the Eastern Cape has risen to 86. It was pegged at 78 yesterday. Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed the latest figure while he was addressing police officers and emergency personnel in Mthatha. “There are so many people…
South African bank notes. 1 minute The rand has weakened sharply following recent weeks gains as Israeli military strikes on Iran drove investors away from riskier assets. The local unit shaved-off nearly a percent this morning trading at R17.92 this morning. The rand’s recent strength has emerged as one of the key drivers of lower…
Andre Lincoln 1 minute The retired head of the Western Cape’s Anti-Gang Unit, Andre Lincoln, will be laid to rest today in Cape Town. Lincoln, who was once part of Nelson Mandela’s personal security detail and later led high-profile investigations, passed away recently at the age of 63. The Reverend Michael Weeder is expected to…
South Africa’s Aiden Markram in action Action. 2 minutes Following decades of falling agonisingly short of success, South African cricket sits on the cusp of a first major triumph with 69 runs needed to win the World Test Championship (WTC) at Lord’s on Saturday. South Africa have eight wickets in hand and are now overwhelming…
President Cyril Ramaphosa 2 minutes Chairperson of the National Dialogue Preparatory Committee, Nkosinathi Biko, says the Eminent Persons Group appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa will assist in popularising the national dialogue and inspiring the nation. Ramaphosa has appointed an eminent persons group for the National Dialogue which includes the likes of Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi,…
2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed Africa’s readiness to lead the global green hydrogen revolution during his keynote address at the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town on Thursday. Ramaphosa emphasises the continent’s immense potential in renewable energy and describes it as a transformative force for economic growth and climate resilience. “Our…
SANDF soldiers. 2 minutes The first group of 249 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members that arrived in the country on Friday night from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been taken to Bloemfontein in the Free State to receive psychological counselling. They were deployed in the eastern DRC as part of the Southern…
Over 200 000 of these delectable molluscs are expected to be consumed. 3 minutes Knysna in the Western Cape is gearing up for the 42nd Knysna Oyster Festival which takes place from 4 to 13 July. As a popular event on the country’s social calendar, the media launch brought out Knysna’s best tourism products to highlight…
