President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the nation about the National Dialogue. 1 minute The Presidency has dispelled reports that certain foundations belonging to the stalwarts of the liberation struggle have been sidelined or overlooked for the National Dialogue. President Ramaphosa’s office says these reports are based on incorrect or incomplete information. Earlier this week, Ramaphosa released…
EFF President Julius Malema addressing an event 1 minute Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) leader Julius Malema has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa seeking the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the state of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in terms of Section 84(2)(f) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. Malema…
The silent walk in Cape Town was in support of the bombing victims in Gaza 2 minutes Hundreds of people dressed in black have taken part in a “silent solidarity walk,” at Cape Town’s Sea Point Promenade to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The event, organised by Mothers for Gaza and supported…
Qualifier Tatjana Maria is into the HSBC Championships final. 1 minute German qualifier, Tatjana Maria, upset second-seeded American, Madison Keys, in straight sets to advance to the final of the HSBC Championships at the Queen’s Club in London. Although the Australian Open champion hit 41 winners to 11, Keys also made 36 unforced errors to…
Volkswagen Group South Africa has recalled 142 Volkswagen Polos and eight Volkswagen Taigo 2 minutes The National Consumer Commission (NCC) says the Volkswagen Group South Africa has recalled 142 Volkswagen Polos and eight Volkswagen Taigo. This is due to safety concerns. “We received this notification in terms of Section 60 from VW South Africa. They…
10 AK-47 assault rifles, 100 rounds of ammunition, three shotguns and a pistol were recovered by police 2 minutes Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu has applauded the police on their successful recovery of 10 AK-47 assault rifles along with a 100 rounds of ammunition, three shotguns and a pistol, during two operations in Port St Johns….
Aftermath of floods in Eastern Cape. 2 minutes Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says he expects to give an update on Saturday on the official death toll from the scene of devastation caused by floods in the Eastern Cape. He said the search and rescue team remains on the ground. The…
[file photo] The City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. 1 minute The City of Cape Town has confirmed that it is approaching the Constitutional Court to challenge the validity of the Public Procurement Act. According to the City, the Bill threatens to delay the delivery of essential services and undermine the constitutional autonomy of…
Candle burns during a power outage 2 minutes Eskom says power supply has been restored to parts of Meadowlands, in Soweto following protests by residents. Locals say that they had been without electricity for months, with Eskom failing to assist. Eskom’s spokesperson in Gauteng Amanda Qithi, says that while Meadowlands is one of the places…
Floods in Eastern Cape. 1 minute The Gift of the Givers (GoG) say their combined search operations with the police and provincial EMS teams, recovered two bodies from the flood ravaged areas in Mthatha, on Sunday. A project manager of the organisation, Ali Sablay says the first body was spotted from the air by the…
