An IEC banner seen at a voting station. The Electoral Commission has confirmed the rejection of the Islamic State of Africa’s (ISA) application to register as a political party. In a media statement, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo cited three reasons for the decision: First, over 200 objections were received, with concerns that the party’s…
Olympic champion Caster Semenya. The European Court of Human Rights has reignited Caster Semenya’s long legal battle against sport authorities over sex eligibility rules and regulations. This follows its ruling in favour of Semenya. This after finding that Switzerland had violated her right to freedom from discrimination, taken together with her rights to respect for…
President Cyril Ramaphosa meets the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) today at the Union buildings in Pretoria, July 11, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa says a national dialogue is necessary to ensure inclusive participation on key issues affecting the country, despite public concern over the cost of the process. Speaking at a meeting with the Eminent Persons…
A street trader counts out change for a customer. Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe, says the government is moving forward to create a Basic Income Grant. She was delivering her department’s Budget Vote in the National Assembly. For the 2025/26 financial year, the department will have nearly R300 billion to ensure the most vulnerable in…
A specialist trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, October 17, 2022. Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on US President Donald Trump’s ongoing assault on…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a media briefing last Sunday. North West-based businessman Brown Mogotsi has refuted KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi‘s recent allegations against him and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Mogotsi is at the center of Mkhwanazi’s allegation that senior political figures, and top police officials are linked to the controversial disbandment of…
Beds in hospital. The Free State Health Department says it is diverting maternity patients to relevant health facilities following the closure of the maternity ward at the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein. Health Spokesperson Mondli Mvambi says the closure follows the issuing of Prohibition Notice by the Department of Labour against the maternity ward due…
[File image] Accident road sign. Five people have died in a crash on the N4 in North West. Four vehicles collided between Groot Marico and Swartruggens. It is alleged that a delivery vehicle towing another vehicle overtook a car and then collided with two oncoming vehicles. Four women and a man succumbed to their injuries…
Handcuffs and fingerprints. More than 90 suspects have been arrested for sexual offences in just one week across South Africa. This is part of a 90-day nationwide operation led by the South African Police Service. The intensified blitz aims to fast-track efforts to combat and prevent gender-based violence and femicide in the country. SAPS spokesperson,…
Citrus farm The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) says it will continue to work closely with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of International Relations to address what it calls unjustified trade barriers on international markets. The association has outlined key priorities that will help the industry grow and export a total of 260 million…
