Damage from an Eastern Cape Storm. Dozens of people in Shukunxa outside Qumbu in the Eastern Cape are living in appalling conditions after a storm wreaked havoc there earlier this year. 119 homesteads were damaged and 36 homes were completely destroyed leaving many homeless. 93-year-old Nomqakatho Gwadiso lives in a decaying shack. Her relative, Nofezile…
Communications and Digital Technology Minister, Solly Malatsi Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, says his department will seek an out of court settlement in the analogue switch off court case. Public broadcaster the SABC and others took the matter to court to halt the analogue switch off earlier this year. Malatsi has also announced…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. South Africa’s Interpol Crime Ambassador Andy Mashaile has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider the services of a strong legal team to look into the allegations raised by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of being in constant contact with individuals linked to…
Stop GBV The family of a 28-year-old Limpopo woman who was killed in a gender-based violence incident, has lamented the delays in bringing the perpetrator to justice. Lunghile Chauke was killed allegedly by her boyfriend Nyiko Nkuna in Malamulele in May. The family says the matter has constantly been postponed at the local magistrate’s court….
Rain drops seen on a road The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for disruptive rainfall that could lead to localised flooding in areas along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal. These areas include Durban, KwaDukuza, Mandeni, Ndwedwe, Umdoni, Umlalazi and Umzumbe. Good morning, KZN! A cold front has settled over parts of…
Alleged July 2021 riots instigator, Bonginkosi Khanyile in court The trial of alleged instigator of the July 2021 unrest, Bonginkosi Khanyile has been adjourned to the 29th of September for the State to lead further evidence. The trial in the Durban Regional Court started this week with the State introducing its evidence through videos captured…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa will hold an inaugural meeting with the members of the Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings today. The Group was appointed by President Ramaphosa as ambassadors for South Africa’s much-anticipated National Dialogue. Some of the names that will serve on the Eminent Persons Group include Springbok…
ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers the keynote address at a memorial service in honour of former Deputy President David Mabuza at Phola Sports Field in Mpumalanga on July 10, 2025. African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late former Deputy President David Mabuza as the backbone of many communities. Mashatile…
An empty court room. A group of royal family members which supports Prince Morwamuhube Thulare as a regent, has welcomed the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal for the matter to be heard again. This comes after a long dispute of members of the royal family and council opposing the appointment of the Queen…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed laying criminal charges against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu at the Cape Town Central Police Station. This follows KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s damning allegations against senior police officials including Mchunu. Mkhwanazi has accused them of corruption, having links with criminal syndicates and interfering in police operations. The DA’s Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, Baxolile Nodada, says Mchunu must be charged for…
