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Trade negotiations between SA, US ongoing: Ramaphosa

2 months ago4 mins

President Cyril Ramaphosa answers oral questions in the National Assembly on 09 September 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa says trade negotiations between the United States administration and the South African government are still ongoing. The president said this while answering oral questions in the National Assembly. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema wanted to know government’s response to the 30% tariffs increase imposed by the US…

Baby Proteas eye podium as they depart for Netball World Youth Cup

2 months ago5 mins

Pictured at the departure media conference of the South African SPAR Baby Protea under 21 team for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar on Monday, 8 September 2025 are from left; Mpudi Maubabe (National PR, Communications & Sponsorships Manager), Phumza Maweni (SPAR Baby Proteas Assistant Coach), Precious Mthembu (SPAR Baby Proteas Head Coach),…

Mamelodi family hostage ends in double tragedy

2 months ago3 mins

The 16-hour hostage situation in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, has ended in devastation following unsuccessful attempts by police’s hostage negotiators. The police constable, who allegedly held two of his family members hostage, has shot himself dead in the early hours of this morning. This happened shortly after he agreed to release his mother. She was…

Millions face barriers that strip away basic rights and dignity: HRC

2 months ago3 mins

The SAHRC report found that many South Africans still face critical challenges in accessing clean water. People living in informal settlements continue to face critical challenges in accessing clean water and sanitation, a basic human right that remains out of reach for many. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) released its 2024/2025 Human Rights…

ANCYL member’s killing not politically motivated: Malatji

2 months ago3 mins

ANCYL President Collen Malatji speaking at Eastern Cape President’s Jazz Hour, 27 July 2025. African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji says the murder of one of their members from Limpopo, Nkateko Mbhoma who was shot on Tuesday morning, was not politically motivated. The vehicle in which Mbhoma and other league members were…

SA down syndrome swimmer bags six world records in Thailand

2 months ago2 mins

Minke Janse van Rensburg South African swimming sensation from George in the Western Cape, Minke Janse van Rensburg, is now officially the best down syndrome swimmer in the world. She made history at the 2025 Virtus Swimming World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, shattering six individual world records and another with her relay team. Named “Swimmer…

MEC Chiloane saddened by death of learner at Vlakfontein school

2 months ago2 mins

School classroom with tables and chairs. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says he is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a Grade 8 girl learner from Qalabotjha Secondary School in Vlakfontein, Johannesburg South. The learner reportedly collapsed at school on Tuesday before emergency services arrived. According to the department’s spokesperson Steve Mabona, there are…

Judgment reserved in Union Solidarity’s NHA case

2 months ago2 mins

Empty bed inside of a healthcare facility. Judgment in the matter between Solidarity Trade Union and others versus the Health Minister, Department of Health Director-General and the President has been reserved. The Constitutional Court heard an application for confirmation of a declaration of invalidity made by the Pretoria High Court on section 36 to 40…

‘Disputes likely to arise from Madlanga Commission’s recommendations’

2 months ago2 mins

Graphic | Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu, Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and former Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Advocacy group Accountability Now says it cannot rule out the possibility of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry’s findings being challenged by the people that might be implicated. The commission is expected to start next week following delays…

England’s Ashes preparation boosted by return of Stokes and Wood

2 months ago3 mins

[File photo] England’s Ben Stokes England test captain Ben Stokes has resumed training and fast bowler Mark Wood is in line to return to action next week in a major boost to England’s preparations for the Ashes series in Australia later this year. Stokes missed the fifth and final test against India at the Oval, having…