An increase in cervical cancer cases has prompted the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department to embark on a mass cancer awareness and screening drive, targeting townships and rural areas in the province. Close to 3 000 women were part of the cancer screening drive in KwaMashu, north of Durban. Health officials say they’ve recorded an increase in…
South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya H.E. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accorded the late South African High Commsioner to Kenya, Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu a Special Official Funeral Category 2, which will take place in Middelburg, Mpumalanga on Saturday next week. Mahlangu passed away last week at the age of 72. The President…
Log leaders in the Betway Premiership, Sekhukhune United, will want to build on their strong start to the season when they face Durban City at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday. While Sekhukhune will look to make home ground advantage count, Kaizer Chiefs, who are level on points, will need to produce a…
SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila speaking at an event. The South African Communist Party (SACP) says limited funds will not deter it from contesting the 2026 local government elections. The party’s General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says they would rely on grassroots support to ensure the success of their campaign. Mapaila spoke with the media on the…
FILE| IEC elections results screen. The Electoral Commission’s (IEC) first-quarter disclosure report for the 2025-2026 financial year has revealed that the Democratic Alliance (DA) has received the largest share of donations in this quarter. The report has put the figure at R32 million, followed by the African National Congress (ANC) with over R7 million and…
FILE | Sthembiso Thwala holds SAMA for best engineered album at the SAMA30. The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has officially revealed the nominees for the 31st South African Music Awards (SAMA). RiSA made the announcements through a livestream on Friday. RiSA CEO, Nhlanhla Sibisi says the SAMAs are not just about trophies but…
Iga Swiatek hits to Suzan Lamens (not pictured) on day five of the 2025 US Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre on August 28, 2025. Iga Swiatek weathered an unexpected storm to reach the US Open third round on Thursday, while defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner delivered a masterclass and…
A person dropping a letter in a Post Office mailbox. The South African Post Office (SA Post Office) says it will continue to deliver documents, letters and exempted mail such as the one from the military to the US. On Friday, it announced the suspension of all outbound parcel services to the US. This follows…
Four people have been arrested at a roadblock near Bulwer in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. Two of the suspects face charges of corruption after attempting to bribe officers. The other two were found in possession of 51 suspected stolen goats. Provincial police spokesperson Thenjiwe Ngcobo says the two individuals arrived at Bulwer Police Station and offered…
Nandi Nyembe will be laid to rest at the West Park Cemetery. The funeral service is be held at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg, before the procession heads to West Park. Nyembe passed away on Saturday, 23 August 2025, at the age of 75. Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across…
