Prof. Sibusiso Bengu at government’s renaming of the Historically Disadvantaged Institutions Development Grant to the Sibusiso Bengu Development Programme in July 22, 2022. 2 minutes The family of the late first Education Minister in democratic South Africa, Prof. Sibusiso Bengu, has described him as a person who gave wise counsel. He died at his home…
Concert stage 1 minute Artists who are part of the Summer beach festival in Durban, say the poor economy in 2024 made it difficult for them to earn a living. Comedian Mondli Mzizi and actors, Jet Novula and Kimi Shandu were part of a boat cruise from the Durban port the celebrate New Year’s Eve….
A person dives from a springboard in front of beach-goers during a hot summer day at Sea Point swimming pool in Cape Town, South Africa. 1 minute As thousands of beachgoers flock to various Cape Peninsula beaches to enjoy themselves as part of New Year celebrations, the City of Cape Town says it is applying…
Dj plays music during a concert. 1 minute One of Durban’s biggest New Year’s Eve events, Fact Durban Rocks is ready to kick off at the Moses Mabhida Stadium’s People’s Park. DJ Tira – who has been organising the event since 2011 – says they are set to start the entertainment at 5 o’clock this…
1 minute Police have warned people of an increase in online scams targeting holiday makers of the Ilembe District, north of Durban. They say the scams range from fake accommodation bookings and guided tour packages – to stealing people’s personal information. The police’s cybercrime unit is investigating the cases that visitors to this area have…
File image: A thunderstorm. 2 minutes A freak storm has left a trail of destruction at Hlobo village in Ngqamakhwe in the Eastern Cape. Ten families have been badly affected, with four of them left destitute. The storm happened on Monday afternoon. The aftermath of a storm that only lasted a few minutes, left ten…
People at a border 1 minute Residents in villages along the Beitbridge Border outside Musina in Limpopo have voiced their concerns about the porous fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Some locals believe that a proper border fence could help curb undocumented foreign nationals and illicit goods from entering into the country. This as Deputy…
Police conduct New Year crime prevention operations in Northern Cape on January 1, 2025. 2 minutes Acting National Police Commissioner, Tebello Mosikili says law enforcement operations will be heightened throughout New Year’s Day to ensure that criminals are kept at bay. Mosikili was speaking during a multidisciplinary integrated Safer Festive Season Operation that took place…
Pregnant woman 1 minute The Gauteng Department of Health is investigating how a mother and her baby died at one of its health facilities over the weekend. The 32-year-old woman allegedly went to Westbury clinic after experiencing labour pains on Sunday. She died as well as her unborn baby. The community in Johannesburg is enraged…
DA encourages South Africans to defend its constitution during its 2025 congratulatory message. 2 minutes The DA has called for unity in defending the South African constitution. DA leader John Steenhuisen sent out well wishes for the New Year. Steenhuisen has called for the prioritising of economic growth in 2025. “Let us set aside our…
