The Patriotic Alliance’s Gayton McKenzie. The Patriotic Alliance has expressed concern over the suspension of top fire officials in the George Municipality in the Western Cape. Fire Chief, Neels Barnard, and George Fire Department Station Commander, Santa Sternsdorf, are currently on suspension. Municipal spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says commenting on internal matters is against their policy….
The Mphebatho Troop Festival is celebrated annually in Moretele, North West. Two people have died and more than ten others injured after lightning struck the Dertig Sports Ground in Moretele in the North West. The incident happened on Saturday night during the annual Mphebatho Troop Festival. Moretele Municipal Mayor, George Manyike says the injured were…
An employee pours whisky in a glass at a restaurant. Gauteng police have raised concerns on the continuation of some of the province’s outlets to sell illicit alcohol. They are referring to unregulated, untaxed, or illegally produced alcoholic drinks, including dangerous homemade brews. Police say the alcohol poses severe health risks due to toxic ingredients…
Bafana Bafana in Marrakech, Morocco. The Round of 16 fixtures of the 2025/26 Africa Cup of Nations tournament have now been confirmed. South Africa will be up against five-time champions, Cameroon, in Rabat on Sunday evening. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos guided the Indomitable Lions to one of their five titles eight years ago. And…
A man pours whisky in a glass. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has warned that increased alcohol consumption during the festive season is placing severe pressure on the country’s public healthcare system. WATCH | The South African Medical Association says it is concerned by the high number of alcohol-related admissions at hospitals during the…
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi with teammates. The past three Africa Cup of Nations finals were littered with giant slaying performances and shock results but the latest edition in Morocco has gone with form and assured a heavyweight line-up of teams for the knockout fixtures at the weekend. The first round of matches concluded on Wednesday with…
Minstrel Troupes marched and danced on Cape Town streets Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs Ricardo Mackenzie says talks are ongoing between his department, the Cape Town Minsterel Carnival Association (CTMCA) and the City of Cape Town to preserve and protect the traditional parade route. This after hundreds of minstrels affiliated to the association held…
A drop of water from a tap. Civil society group WaterCan has reiterated its call to municipalities in Gauteng to ensure they regularly test water before it can be consumed by residents. This follows concerning reports by residents in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) and Bezuidenhout Valley of a strong, unusual odour coming from…
A man points at a computer screen showing stock information European shares hit a record high on Friday in the first trading session of 2026, after capping the previous year with stellar gains, as defence shares led the advances. By 0820 GMT, the pan-European index rose 0.4% as investors returned from New Year celebrations. The…
FILE | Road closed sign following flooding. The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport has announced the closure of several roads in the province which have been affected by the ongoing rain. The province has experienced heavy rainfall from New Year’s Eve. Roads, bridges, schools, houses and electricity infrastructure have been damaged. Persistent…
