President Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC’s 114th anniversary celebrations The African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa says his party is focused on addressing what many people perceive to be the weaknesses of the country’s constitutional democracy and their frustration with problems, including unemployment and poor service delivery. South Africans go to the polls in…
A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and raping a 95-year-old woman on Friday night at Vleeisboom village in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba says the suspect, who is known to the victim, attacked her at her home. Mashaba says that the suspect was arrested last night and is expected to…
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Fire Services says firefighters are still battling with the fire in Wemmershoek, Franschhoek in the Boland. The fire started in the Langrug area on Wednesday. Fire Services spokesperson, Anesca Roodt, says the Stellenbosch municipality is also on scene providing support with structure protection. Roodt says no injuries have been…
File Image: Authorities say scores of residents of the Dunoon informal settlement have been dispalced following a fire incident The City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) says registration of people affected by the Site five informal settlement fire at Du Noon are underway. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis earlier indicated that nearly…
A Nestle logo is pictured during the 152nd Annual General Meeting of Nestle in Lausanne, Switzerland. The National Consumer Commission has announced the recall of a specific batch of Nestle NAN Special Pro HA infant formula sold across South Africa and exported to Namibia and Eswatini. The affected product is the 800-gram tin intended for…
murder investigation Police are investigating a case of murder after a man from Manenberg on the Cape Flats was gunned down. Police spokesperson, FC Van Wyk, says the man was shot multiple times. He says the motive for the killing is not yet known. “SAPS Members attended to a shooting incident and on their arrival,…
ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa. African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has again recognised the importance of South Africa’s Constitution, saying the party remains committed to the tenets of the country’s basic founding law. The ANC leader says the Constitution profoundly transformed the country and continues to foster inclusivity, democratic governance and independent institutions. Ramaphosa…
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their first goal as Mozambique’s Ernan looks dejected The issue of Nigerian players not receiving bonuses relating to their participation in Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) matches has been resolved, according to the country’s minister of state finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The Super Eagles reportedly boycotted training on Wednesday over…
Naval vessels arrive in Simon’s Town ahead of exercise WILL FOR PEACE. The South African Navy says this week’s multi-national maritime exercise, WILL FOR PEACE 2026, which takes place in South African waters, is aimed at skills and knowledge transfer as well as strengthening anti-piracy capabilities. Navies from BRICS Plus countries, including South Africa, China,…
Raging fires in Kouga are prompting urgent evacuation orders and road closures Kouga municipality fire services in the Eastern Cape have ordered an immediate evacuation of Linderhof residents as a safety measure, following flare ups near Oyster bay. BREAKING NEWS: Kouga municipality fire services in the Eastern Cape have ordered an immediate evacuation of Linderhof…
