SACP supporters The political implications of the South African Communist Party’s (SACP) decision to contest the 2026 local elections independently have topped the agenda of the Special African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Boksburg East of Johannesburg. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of their one-day meeting, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says they…
World Aids Day 1st December. World AIDS Day, observed every December 1st, serves as a moment to emphasise the importance of ongoing support for people living with HIV, to raise awareness about the full range of HIV prevention options, and to honour those who have lost their lives to HIV-related illnesses. The infographic below highlights…
Rain on a car windscreen The South African Weather Service has urged the public to take weather warnings seriously, as they play a critical role in reducing the risk of injury, loss of life or property damage. This after severe thunderstorms left a trail of damage across Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, after a level 4 warning…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee on October 21, 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Tuesday. The Commission is probing KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations that senior police officials, including Mchunu, are corrupt, have links to criminal syndicates…
Rugby Union – Autumn Internationals – Wales v South Africa – Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain – November 29, 2025 South Africa’s Siya Kolisi during the national anthems before the match. The Springboks have scored their biggest ever win in Cardiff when they thrashed Wales 73-0 at the Principality Stadium to finish their end-of-year tour…
Benches inside the court The case against five suspects allegedly linked to the recruitment of South Africans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war has been postponed to next Monday for a formal bail application. South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Freelance presenter Nonkululeko Mantula, Thulani Mazibuko, Xolani Ntuli, Siphamandla Tshabalala and Sifiso Mabena briefly appeared before…
Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr. Imogen Mashazi Retired Ekurhuleni Metro City manager Dr Imogen Mashazi has placed suspended police chief Jabulani Mapiyeye at the centre of alleged sexual harassment cases in the metro police department. Dr Mashazi has accused Mapiyeye of abuse of power by allegedly sleeping with his subordinates and fathering children with them….
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the nation on South Africa’s G20 Summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa says disinformation among groups in the country is fuelling the US stance towards South Africa. He says this is undermining South Africa’s national security and hampering government’s efforts to create jobs. Ramaphosa has appealed to those who he says have been…
Bullets seen at the crime scene. Three alleged suspects have been shot dead and three others injured in a shootout with police at Phelandaba in Manguzi, northern KwaZulu-Natal. The incident took place last night. Police say the suspects were wanted for three murders, which were committed in the areas in 2023 and another which happened…
A nurse hands out a red ribbon to a woman, to mark World Aids Day. The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) says efforts are under way to secure funding for HIV/AIDS programmes. This follows the recent cut in grants from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). SANAC’s comment comes as the world…
