File | A graphic depicting insurance. Eastern Cape Community Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, says his department has intensified its efforts to deal with a surge in killings related to insurance-fraud in the province. A dedicated police task team has been established to deal with the crime. Earlier this week national police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, revealed…
FILE | The late South African comedian Soli Philander The funeral service of iconic South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander will take place in Athlone on the Cape Flats on Saturday. Philander died in Cape Town last week at the age of 65. He has been described as a cultural gem and a pioneer…
Former COPE leader and Free State premier, Mosiuoa Lekota African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the late Congress of the People co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota will remain a symbol of hope for the people of South Africa. Tributes are continuing to pour in for struggle fighter and Congress of the People co-founder, Mosiuoa Lekota…
File: Accident scene graphic. One person has been killed and 17 others injured in a collision between a bakkie and a truck on the R59 freeway in Alberton, east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni Emergency Services personnel found the construction workers along the freeway following the crash which happened on Friday. Ekurhuleni Emergency spokesperson William Ntladi says…
Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae speaks at the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota’s funeral at the Old Grey Sports ground in Bloemfontein on March 14, 2026. Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae says the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota believed public office carried with it a…
Live stream card. The funeral service of iconic South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander is taking place in Athlone on the Cape Flats. Philander died in Cape Town last week at the age of 65. He has been described as a cultural gem and a pioneer for young and upcoming comedians, particularly from the…
Mercedes’ George Russell celebrates after winning the sprint race. George Russell held off the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday and stretch his Formula One championship lead to 11 points. The Briton started on pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit and finished ahead of Ferrari duo…
A historical picture Congress of the People (COPE) leader Lekota Mosiuoa (Centre) with two unnamed women at the family home in Bloemfontein. Tributes are continuing to pour in for struggle fighter and Congress of the People co-founder, Mosiuoa Lekota as a hearse is transports his body to the Old Grey Sports ground in Bloemfontein for…
Live stream card. Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Republic of South Africa, deliver the Eulogy at the Special Official Funeral Category 2 of the late former Minister of Defence and founding President of the Congress of the People (COPE), Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick ‘Terror’ Lekota, scheduled to take…
[File] South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers. Residents of Rietvallei, west of Johannesburg have expressed optimism that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to their area will assist police to combat rising crimes, including gangsterism and illegal mining. President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the deployment of 2 200 SANDF members…
