Minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Ronald Lamola. International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa will continue to advocate for peace on the global stage. Lamola was briefing the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy in Pretoria this afternoon. He says the conflicts on the…
Primary school learners. The situation in Nigel, east of Johannesburg, remains tense amid running battles between police and angry community members. Earlier today, residents took to the streets burning tyres next to the Nigel Community Hall. They claim that the Alra Park Primary School is not safe for learners because of its dilapidated condition. Emergency…
A prisoner behind bars in a maximum-security prison. The Garies Regional Court in the Northern Cape has sentenced a 25-year-old man to 15 years imprisonment for the murder of a 39-year-old man in Klipfontein. Police spokesperson, Ivan Magerman, says the accused, Juandre Smith fatally stabbed the deceased last year with a screwdriver after an argument….
ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji, brefieng the media. ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has criticised the National Convention, which took place almost two weeks ago, as a “tea party of friends”. Malatji made the comments at a media briefing at the party’s headquarters in Johannesburg today. The ANC Youth League briefed the…
Gavel placed on top of books. The trial of the six men accused of killing 18 people in Lusikisiki and a politician from KwaBhaca last year continues in the local Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape. They are facing 29 charges, including 19 murder charges, attempted murder, kidnapping and possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition….
ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji, brefieng the media. ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has criticised the National Convention, which took place almost two weeks ago, as a “tea party of friends”. Malatji made the comments at a media briefing at the party’s headquarters in Johannesburg today. The ANC Youth League briefed the…
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola speaking at 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference at the City Century Conference Centre in Cape Town, 27 August 2025. National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says transnational organised crime remains a major threat across the continent. Masemola was speaking at the opening of the 27th International Interpol Conference in Cape…
Former ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe. Former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson Pule Mabe has reaffirmed his commitment to the party. Mabe has had to step aside from the ANC’s National Executive Committee after being charged with corruption last year. He was addressing the media outside the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court after his…
MTN8 Trophy. The 2025 MTN8 final between three-time defending champions, Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC will be played at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on 13 September. Kick-off will be at 6 PM and Pirates have been drawn as the home team. The match is a repeat of last year’s final played at the Moses…
The newly appointed members of the NETC. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the appointment of the new members of the National Education and Training Council (NETC) marks the start of a new era for policymaking in basic education. Gwarube says it reflects a deliberate effort to bring together a wide spectrum of expertise in…
