Eight learners have been rushed to nearby hospitals for further treatment following a suspected gas leak at a school in Wentworth, South of Durban. Several learners were treated on-site for gas inhalation after a pungent odor reportedly swept through the school grounds. Private emergency services treated scores of students on the scene for respiratory distress…
The second memorial service for the late COPE leader Mosioua Lekota will be held at the Bloemfontein City Hall. Lekota died last Wednesday at the age of 77. LIVE STREAM:
File Image: Fishing South Africa has intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its territorial waters, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. Police and fisheries control officers placed the vessels, owned by Shenzhen Shuiwan Pelagic Fisheries, under guard at the Port of Cape Town. Authorities charged the masters of…
The African Nationl Congress’s (ANC) 1st Deputy Secretary General Nomvula Mokonyane speaks at Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota’s memorial service at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto, Johannesburg on March 11, 2026. The African National Congress’s 1st Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane says the late Congress of the People (COPE) co-founder Mosiuoa…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Former Deputy National Police Commissioner for Support Services Francinah Vuma says she believes KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi spoke out of frustration during his explosive July 6th media briefing. Vuma was testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee in Cape Town. It’s probing alleged criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in…
Bank notes. Opposition parties in the Mpumalanga Legislature have expressed different views about the Budget Speech delivered by the provincial MEC for Finance, Bonakele Majuba. Some have welcomed the budget allocation, but others are concerned that sometimes funds are not used appropriately. Speaking on behalf of the official opposition party, uMkhonto weSizwe, Benon Nxumayo, says,…
Former South African Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota waves to supporters after being elected leader of the country’s Congress of the People (COPE) party at its conference in Bloemfontein December 16, 2008. Former comrades and friends of the late Congress of the People (COPE) founder, Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota have remembered him as an outstanding organiser during…
The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi briefs media on the organisation’s strategic priorities. National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi says the organisation remains committed to prioritising cases related to the State Capture and Madlanga Commission as well as Special Investigating Unit (SIU) referral cases. Mothibi says they are strengthening…
Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate after scoring a goal. Mamelodi Sundowns netted twice in the second half to beat Orbit College 2-0 at Olympia Park in Rustenburg to go top of the Betway Premiership standings. Miguel Reisinho opened the scoring, finishing from close range, before Iqraam Rayners converted a penalty as Masandawana secured a seventh consecutive…
Katiso Molefe and his three co-accused appear in the Alexandra Magistrates Court in Johannesburg. The High Court in Johannesburg has set a trial date for the case against alleged cartel member Katiso ‘KT’Molefe for October. The trial is set to run from October 26 to December 4. Molefe and his co-accused face several charges, including…
