The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya. South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya has been officially reprimanded for reported comments he made against Israel and in support of Palestine during a recent visit to Iran. International Relations has issued a rare rebuke, stating that the department and the…
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) has expressed its commitment to engaging with the Northern Cape Education Department in the face of growing calls for the completion of the Northern Cape boarding school project, which was funded by the IDT. The R173 million construction project that began seven years ago has been halted. The state entity…
Part of the property where the massacre occurred in Mgobozana Village in Lusikisiki. The trial of six men accused of the murder of 18 people at Ngobozana Village in Lusikisiki last year has been adjourned to tomorrow. The trial is being held at the Mthatha High Court special sitting at the Lusikisiki Magistrate’s Court in…
Witness Lorentia Lombaard testifies in the Joshlin Smith case granted indemnity. Section 204 witness in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and trafficking matter, Lorentia Lombaard, has been granted indemnity from prosecution. Lombaard turned state witness and told the court how she had witnessed Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, sold her baby who was six year old at…
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho ramokopa briefs the media on the state of the national grid on 13 August 2025. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the power system has recovered. As a result, he says that rolling blackouts are not expected for the remainder of the winter. The Minister was briefing the media on…
Kaizer Chiefs players during the pre-season tour in the Netherlands. Kaizer Chiefs are off to a winning start in the 2025-26 Betway Premiership campaign. The Amakhosi registered a hard-fought 2-nil win away against 10-man Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday evening. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo opened the scoring with a powerful shot…
The trade union SAFTU is proposing that the country hold an emergency presidential economic summit to address the high unemployment rate. SAFTU spokesperson Newton Masuku says the summit should include workers’ unions, economists, amongst others. Masuku believes this will bring different stakeholders in the sector together to address the crisis. The unemployment rate has increased…
The Eastern Cape government says it notes the recently released Quarterly Labour Survey Results for the second quarter. The province managed to create 89 000 new jobs during this period. Sectors which contributed to this include trade, agriculture, construction and private households such as domestic work. While this has been welcomed, the unemployment rate increased…
EFF provincial leader, Shadrack Tlhaole The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Northern Cape says strong action should be taken against those involved in alleged racism at the Duineveld High School, Upington. On Monday, the provincial Education Department said it was investigating an incident being dubbed “blackface” allegedly involving a teacher at the school. A…
Limpopo Police Officers Limpopo police say over 600 suspects have been arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela in various parts of the province. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspects have been arrested for criminal activities, including rape, attempted murder, and amongst others. Ledwaba says they’ve also recovered suspected stolen items and illegal firearms. …
