Dog laying on a carpet The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says it has registered a large number of stray and injured animals at their branches across the country. This is as a result of New Year’s fireworks. The National Council of SPCAs spokesperson Jacques Peacock has appealed to anyone who…
Heavy rain in an area The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is predicting scattered showers and severe thunderstorms on Thursday in KwaZulu-Natal. SAWS says several impact-based warnings can be expected. Rain can also be expected in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. “We see a few thunderstorms developing over KwaZulu-Natal, although those conditions for…
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane is briefing the media on New Year’s Day babies. KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has urged residents to prioritise healthy lifestyles, noting a steady increase in non-communicable diseases. Simelane was speaking during a media briefing on New Year’s Day about babies born in the province. She indicated that the rising…
Graphic of a shotting scene Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for four armed men who shot and killed four members of a family at their home near Mdweshule, near Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. Police say an eyewitness said the men, armed with firearms and a bush knife, broke down the…
Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain on November 2, 2025. Manchester City midfielder Rodri is fit to return following a hamstring injury as they look to keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal at Sunderland on Thursday, manager Pep Guardiola said. Winger Jeremy Doku, out for nearly three weeks…
Three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions, Nigeria, completed the group stage of the 2025 edition of the tournament in Morocco with the perfect record. The Super Eagles beat Uganda 3-1 in Fes for their third win from as many matches. Nigeria, who last won Africa’s football showpiece in 2013, showed intent from the start. They…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African men to respect women and girls and desist from abusing them as the country enters a new year. In his annual New Year’s message, the president acknowledged the challenges the country faced in 2025 and urged South Africans to be hopeful for a…
Some Bafana Bafana fans in Polokwane say the team must improve its defense if it is to progress further in the African Cup of Nations underway in Morocco. They were speaking after Bafana Bafana’s close victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday. South Africa has finished second in Group B behind Egypt, advancing to…
The Public Protector has found no evidence of improper conduct after anonymous allegations of nepotism and corruption were made against uMngeni Mayor in KwaZulu-Natal Chris Pappas. The Public Protector’s office says in a statement that it was alleged Pappas had failed to declare his relationship with his fiancé’ Jean-Pierre Prinsloo who chairs uMngeni Tourism. It’s…
The funeral service of former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa, 31 December 2025. The City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has paid tribute to former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa, describing him as an advocate for discipline and accountability. Hlongwa passed away last week following a short illness. He also served as the Gauteng Health MEC…
