The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape is mourning the passing of well-known community activist Mario “Gatto” Wanza. He died on Wednesday at the age of 59. Wanza founded the NGO, Proudly Manenberg in 2005, in an effort to uplift especially the youth in the gang-plagued suburb on the Cape Flats. Provincial Party…
Some survivors and local leaders say it’s time for a reconciliation and cleansing ceremony. This Christmas marks 30 years since the Shobashobane massacre, one of the worst politically motivated mass killings in the country. A group of armed men attacked the village in Ezingolweni area on the province’s south coast, killing 19 people and burning…
[FILE IMAGE]: A newborn’s feet. Limpopo’s Health department has expressed concern on the number of teenage mothers. Of the 80 women who have given birth to Christmas babies, 13 are teenagers. The province has welcomed 53 boys and 35 girls on Christmas. Department Spokesperson Percy Moagi says the MEC has described teenage pregnancy as a…
Two people have been killed and seven injured when a bus and a truck collided head-on on the N1 outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo. The injured have been taken to hospital. The deceased are bus and truck drivers. Head of Emergency Services Personnel in the Vhembe District Solomon Mohale says, “Early morning (Thursday), we received…
Christmas presents. Love Sport Africa, a Gqeberha-based non-profit organisation, is spreading the festive cheer with its 6th annual Christmas Drive. The organisation, known for empowering women in rugby, is focusing on community upliftment, delivering toys, food parcels, and shoes to disadvantaged areas like Motherwell and New Brighton in the Eastern Cape, this Christmas Day. Founder…
FILE IMAGE | The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality says it is concerned by the failure of the municipality to finalise the agreement with the Free State Rugby Union (FSRU). DA Councillor Dirk Kotze says the inability by the mayor to reach an agreement with the…
[FILE IMAGE]: A community member grabs a piece of fruit at the food market. The eThekwini Municipality says various factors can be attributed to a 15-year delay to move 18 small traders of Durban Mai-Mai to a more suitable place. The small business people had been operating illegally at this area, located under a bridge…
A person pours an alcoholic drink. The Free State Department of Health has cautioned against prioritising alcohol over health this festive season. Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi says while the festive season brings excitement, it can also pose serious health risks, especially for people living with chronic conditions or those who rely on daily medication. Mahlatsi…
Lebombo Border Post between SA and Mozambique. The Border Management Authority (BMA) has denied claims that immigration officers are accepting bribes at the Lebombo Border post in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Some travelers claim that they pay up to R150 to get first preference to be processed. They say that they wait for hours if they don’t…
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli speaks during community engagements at Cecil Emmett Hall in Vryheid on November 6, 2025. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has welcomed the decision taken by the speaker of the Provincial Legislature in suspending 32 members of uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) and one from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). In a statement, Speaker…
