Shivambu launches Afrika Mayibuye Movement as political party

Leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement Floyd Shivambu is seen addressing delegates during a consultation process on 25 August 2025. Floyd Shivambu has officially unveiled Afrika Mayibuye Movement  as a political party with two deputy presidents. Shivambu, who will lead the party as its president, announced Robert Nwedo and Lubabalo Mcinga as the party’s two…

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Weather Service issues yellow level alert for heavy rain

File: Rainy weather The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level two weather alert for Saturday afternoon. SAWS has warned of a 60% chance of rain across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to take extra precautions due to potential localised flooding. Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela says,…

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Head-on collision claims three lives in Mpumalanga

A sign cautioning of an accident. Three people have been killed in an accident after their vehicle collided head-on with a truck on the N4 toll road between Matsulu and Mbombela in Mpumalanga. The deceased were certified dead on the scene. One person has been seriously injured. The driver of the truck escaped unharmed. Provincial…

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Over 2200 suspects arrested for GBV offences in August

[File photo] A woman holds a sign as demonstrators gather on September 4, 2019 Police say their fight against the scourge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is yielding results. In August, which is observed annually as Women’s Month, 2284 suspects were arrested for sexually related offences, including rape, sexual assault, abduction, and attempted rape. Police…

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LIVE: Mninwa Mahlangu Special Official Funeral Category 2

Government’s Special Official Funeral Category 2 for long-time NCOP chairperson and ambassador Mninwa Johannes “MJ” Mahlangu is underway at the Steve Tshwete Banquet Hall in Middleburg in Mpumalanga. Mahlangu died at the age of 72 while serving as South Africa’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Kenya. Deputy President Paul Mashatile will…

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