SABC building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has requested Parliament not to disclose the other part of the report on the proposed new funding model for the SABC to the public. The department and the private company, BMIT Knowledge Group Pty Ltd, have requested that progress made on developing…
MK Party President , Jacob Zuma The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has announced the establishment of a presidential task team as the country prepares for the local government elections. The team will work closely with the office of MKP leader Jacob Zuma. Briefing the media in Umhlanga in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Zuma said the party’s significant growth informed…
A school bus A case of culpable homicide has been opened with Mpumalanga police following the tragic death of a five-year-old learner from Thanda Primary School in Emjejane, Nkomazi. The Grade R learner was apparently run over by a scholar transport bus Thursday afternoon. According to the provincial Department of Education, learners were preparing to…
A picture illustrating the sun, thermometer to demonstrate hot temperatures or heatwave. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the excessive heat currently being experienced in KwaZulu-Natal could be attributed to climate change. The Weather Service has issued an advisory for a heatwave in northern parts of the province. Forecaster Ayanda Nsele says while the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at the Afreximbank signing ceremony at the Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg on 04 February 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed South Africa’s inclusion in the renewed African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) after it was signed into law by United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday. AGOA, which allows eligible sub-Saharan countries to…
Construction is under way at the Heineken Soufflet Malt facility in the Vaal Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says he is optimistic over a R2 billion investment in Sedibeng in the Vaal. He says the new Heineken Soufflet Malt facility marks a long-term commitment to strengthening the country’s brewing and farming communities. The facility is expected to create…
Brigadier Rachel Matjeng. Brigadier Rachel Matjeng has told the Madlanga Commission that she was sad when attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala lost his R360 million contract to provide medical and wellness services to the SAPS. The Medicare24 contract was cancelled last year following allegations of tender irregularities and corruption. Matjeng says the cancellation of…
Suliman Carrim appearing before the Madlanga Commission, 6 February 2026. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has granted Northwest Businessman, Suliman Carrim a postponement to the 9th and 10th of March. His lawyers earlier sought a postponement of his appearance scheduled for Friday. Carrim’s lawyers say they haven’t had enough time to properly review the evidence…
IEC banner. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has launched a self-service online portal registration system. The system is aimed at enabling citizens to register, update, and verify their details remotely to improve accessibility, efficiency, and integrity of the voter registration process. To date, the portal has recorded over 26 000 newly registered voters,…
National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS), General Fannie Masemola will today brief the media on the successes achieved by the SAPS Safer Festive Season Operations. Both General Masemola and the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi will then brief the media on matters relating to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry….
