The North West Provincial Government says progress has been made in its efforts to commercialise provincial nature reserves as part of its Provincial Growth and Development Strategy. Premier Lazarus Mokgosi says the province has secured investment commitments exceeding R420 million, with investors providing bank guarantees and proof of financial capacity. The initiative will involve lease…
SANCO members marching The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the Sedibeng region has called for the reopening of the inquiry into the Sebokeng Massacre. It says justice has never been fully served for the victims and their families. Fourteen people were shot and killed on the 26th of March in 1990, while scores…
A view of a Durban beach. The city of Durban says it’s expecting a bumper Easter season as it prepares to welcome thousands of local and international visitors. Speaking at a media briefing, eThekwini municipal Mayor Cyril Xaba said that the city wanted to build on its success of the 2025 festive period and had…
File Image: Aryna Sabalenka. World number one Aryna Sabalenka has become only the fifth female tennis player to complete the Sunshine Double. Sabalenka beat fourth seeded American Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the women’s final to successfully defend her Miami Open title. Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami tennis final, completes ‘Sunshine Double’ — Reuters (@Reuters)…
Flooding at the Mohlapitsi river in Ga-Mampa village in Limpopo on 14 January 2026. SANParks says it welcomes the re-opening of the Giriyondo Border Post following its temporary closure due to floods in January this year. The Border Management Authority will re-open it on Tuesday. The border, which is located in the northern region of…
Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates with his team after winning the Japanese Grand Prix Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest-ever championship leader after claiming his second consecutive win at the Japanese Grand Prix. When the lights went out at the Suzuka Circuit, Piastri made a stunning start to seize the lead into Turn 1 while…
BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has partnered with several government departments to strengthen border security ahead of the Easter holidays. The authority says it expects increased movement of travellers entering and leaving South Africa, particularly to neighbouring countries. BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says departments including Social Development,…
FILE | ANC flags Political analyst, Dr. Ongama Mtimka says the African National Congress (ANC) seems to be facing a credibility crisis. This after some party members in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape took the party to court accusing it of flawed processes ahead of the elective conferences in the two provinces. In Limpopo, the…
The North West Gambling Board says it is continuing efforts to destroy illegal gambling machines across the province. The board says more than 300 illegal machines were destroyed last year and further confiscations are ongoing. Chief Executive Officer Boitumelo Qalinge says illegal gambling operations negatively affect both the economy and individuals. “Previously as a province…
Fuel being refilled inside of a car. Namibia’s government will temporarily reduce fuel levies by 50% for at least three months until the end of June in a bid to protect consumers from higher pump prices as the United States (US)-Israeli war with Iran continues, the energy minister said this Friday. The decision by the…
