A container for abandoned babies Several Durban welfare organisations held a peaceful march along the Umhlanga promenade calling for the legalisation of “Baby Saver” boxes. The event aimed to raise awareness for the safe relinquishment of abandoned newborns, and to challenge legislation that deems Baby Savers as illegal. According to the South African law, Baby…
File image: Bullets seen at a crime scene. Northern Cape police say they are investigating two cases of murder and one of attempted murder after a man allegedly shot and killed his wife and son and wounded another person. It is alleged that the 54-year-old man shot his wife at their friend’s house following an…
Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, has welcomed the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA’s) announcement of service improvements on the Malmesbury line, set to take effect from Monday. The changes aim to provide faster travel times and a more reliable schedule for commuters. A key feature is the introduction of an express service…
World Press Freedom Day celebrated on May 3. Government is calling for strengthened ethical journalism as the country marks World Press Freedom Day. South Africa ranks 21st globally in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, maintaining its position as Africa’s leading nation in media freedom. WATCH | Dr Imtiaz Sooliman of…
An ActionSA flag ActionSA has announced its mayoral candidates for several local municipalities in Limpopo. The newly elected candidates include Thapelo Molepo for Polokwane, Shobane Mafona for Molemole, Tonic Manchidi for Makhuduthamaga, and Khwara Nengwekhulu for Collins Chabane. VISUALS | ActionSA supporters gather outside the Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane where the party is holding its…
Team SA’s 100 metres relay team new African record of 37.49 seconds. Botswana and Team South Africa have lit up the track in Gaborone on the second and final day of World Athletics Relays. South Africa’s men’s 4×100 and the 4×400 metre teams, who both won gold in China last year, won silver medals. The…
Community members and civic movements marched in Vosloorus calling for Mazwi Kubheka’s safe return. The family of Mazwi Khubeka has thanked the community of Vosloorus and marchers who came from far and wide to support their call for his safe return. Khubeka was kidnapped last month after refusing to give up his spaza shop. He…
The arrested suspects Johannesburg’s Metropolitan Police (JMPD) have arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen vehicle and have also seized a significant amount of dagga found in the car at Florida Park, west of Johannesburg. Authorities say the success highlights ongoing efforts to combat crime and improve safety across the city. The suspects were intercepted…
Durban City players on the field. The coach of the 2026 Nedbank Cup champions, Durban City, says the players should get credit for the victory on Saturday night at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. Pitso Dladla was speaking after City won by two goals to one against TS Galaxy. City has become the first…
Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their first goal Arsenal opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Fulham, thanks to a first-half double from Viktor Gyokeres either side of a goal from Bukayo Saka. The Gunners started brightly and with purpose,…
