Former rugby fullback, Bevin Fortuin. The Cheetahs and Springboks fullback, Bevin Fortuin, has been laid to rest in his hometown of George in the Western Cape. The 46-year-old died last week following a heart attack at a training session. At the time of his death, he was the head coach of the Limpopo-based Northam Rhinos…
Dice used in gambling. Illegal gambling remains a persistent problem in South Africa. This is, according to the latest study by StatsSA. Illegal gambling encompasses various unregulated activities, primarily online gambling and unauthorised casinos, posing significant challenges to law enforcement and the economy. South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Executive Director Sibongile Simelane-Quntana says banning gambling…
Samwu members marching to Tshwane House, demanding the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers, August 2025. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), in Tshwane, says the City of Tshwane’s decision to grant a 5% salary increase to councillors is an insult to municipal workers, who are still waiting for salary increases of 3,5% and 5,4%…
Nicholas Maweni will step down as Samro Board Chairperson on October 1, 2025. Board Chairperson of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), Nicholas Maweni, will step down on the 1st of October after almost seven years with the organisation. According to a statement, under his leadership, Samro achieved historic financial milestones, including a 15.4%…
A testing area for learner drivers. Department of Transport is still waiting for Minister Barbara Creecy to implement a law that was passed last year that will root out unregistered driving schools. Speaking in Kimberley during an engagement session with driving school operators and owners, Director in the National Department of Transport, Lephoyi Modisane, says…
ANC SG Fikile Mbalula at an event African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula has summoned the Free State party leadership to Luthuli House in Johannesburg. This comes after it announced the redeployment of some mayors, chief whips and speakers of seven municipalities. The affected municipalities include Mafube, Moqhaka, Letsemeng, Nketoana, Nala, Masilonyana and Lejweleputswa….
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring their third goal. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed home a last-gasp goal in stoppage time to lead Arne Slot’s men to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the opening game of their Champions League campaign on Wednesday at Anfield. The game appeared headed for a draw…
SA police ‘arrest’ banner. Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old boy in Elsies River on the Cape Flats. The victim was gunned down on Friday afternoon in what is believed to be a gang-related incident. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says the suspects are due to appear in…
Former Police Minister, Bheki Cele. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanzi says he was upset at former Police Minister Bheki Cele, after he allegedly tried interfering in a disciplinary process against Crime Intelligence Boss, Feroz Khan. [WATCH] Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the manipulation of police dockets by politicians and businesspeople is not just historical, it…
The funeral service of ANCYL member Nkateko Maluleke who was shot & killed while travelling to the party’s NGC in Kimberly is underway at Maluleke, September 20, 2025. Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba says her office is working with the police to ensure that those responsible for killing ANC Youth League member, Nkateko Mbhoma, face…
