South African bank notes. 3 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the reversal of the 0.5 percent VAT increase, which was meant to take effect next Thursday. National Treasury earlier this morning announced the reversal of the controversial VAT hike following extensive consultations with political parties. National Treasury says that by not increasing VAT,…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in South Africa on 23 April 2025 ahead for his official visit to the country. 2 minutes The South African Communist Party (SACP) is set to stage protests today against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s official visit to South Africa. Zelenskyy will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings…
Court gavel. 3 minutes The Mankweng Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo has postponed the case of a former teacher accused of raping a 13-year-old learner to next Tuesday for a decision on his bail application. The accused resigned from his position as a teacher after his arrest last month. He faces counts of rape and child…
1 minute A memorial service for veteran South African actor Don Mlangeni Nawa is underway at the Soweto Theatre. LIVE |
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in South Africa. 2 minutes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria later this morning on an official visit to the country. The Presidency says the visit provides both countries with an opportunity to further bilateral cooperation and explore areas of cooperation…
Moroadi Cholota is former PA of then Free State premier, Ace Magashule 3 minutes The legal battle between the state and Moroadi Cholota in the R255 million asbestos corruption case seems far from over. The state has refuted claims that Cholota, who is accused number 17 in the high-profile scandal, was treated unfairly and that…
Britain’s Emma Raducanu celebrates after winning her first round match against Shelby Rogers of the US during the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia on January 16, 2024. 2 minutes Emma Raducanu will return to action at this week’s Madrid Open after a mid-season break and the former United States (US) Open champion said…
SAPS image. 1 minute The Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela has sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for multiple rapes. Gilbert Fankomo a resident of Numbi Trust in Masoyi was convicted on four counts of rape involving underage victims, including an 8-year-old girl. Provincial police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says Fankomo committed the offences between…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in South Africa. 2 minutes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in South Africa on an official visit. He was welcomed by Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola. The President of Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa has arrived in South Africa. #GCIS #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/mWHm0lW4Yp — Sophie Mokoena (@Sophie_Mokoena) April 23, 2025 It’s his…
SA police ‘arrest’ banner. 1 minute Police say five suspects in police uniform have been arrested for allegedly hijacking a truck in Modderfontein, east of Johannesburg. The suspects were found wearing Ekurhuleni Metro Police uniforms and SAPS reflector jackets. Police rescued the truck driver and recovered the hijacked truck. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says,…
