[File Image]: Community members watch as Senzo Mchunu, South African police minister, inspects outside the mineshaft where it is estimated that hundreds of illegal miners are believed to be hiding underground, after police cut off food and water as part of police operations against illegal miners, in Stilfontein, South Africa, November 15, 2024. 2 minutes…
Five lives lost during multiple vehicle crash. 2 minutes Five people have died during a multiple vehicle crash on the N2 toll Road between Ermelo and Mkhondo in Mpumalanga. MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison Jackie Macie explains that the driver of one of the two sedans was allegedly speeding and failed to stop…
Houses destroyed by heavy rains that caused floods in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. 1 minute Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has issued a stern warning to people who are involved in criminal activities in areas affected by floods in the Eastern Cape. This follows reports that some people have been looting what they can find in homes…
Liam Jacobs 1 minute The Democratic Alliance says it has learnt that its former member Liam Jacobs has joined the Patriotic Alliance. The party says while it has not yet received a resignation letter from Jacobs, its constitution provides for automatic cessation when its members join other political parties. Jacobs served on the Portfolio Committee…
South Africa through to the final of the 2025 COSAFA Cup after beating Comoros 3-1! 1 minute Bafana Bafana will face defending champions, Angola, in the final of the 2025 COSAFA Cup tournament on Sunday. South Africa beat Comoros 3-1 in the second semi-final of the tournament in Bloemfontein on Friday. At halftime, Bafana were…
1 minute Anti-apartheid activist, Reverend Allan Boesak, says the late police veteran, Major-General Andre Lincoln died of a broken heart in a corrupt country that does not reflect what he fought for . A special provincial funeral service for Lincoln is underway at the St. James Church in Kenilworth, Cape Town. Lincoln died two weeks…
[File Image]: Floods during heavy rain. 2 minutes Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa says a National Day of Mourning has been declared for the 19th of June, for people who died in the Eastern Cape floods. The devastating floods following heavy rains have left thousands homeless and infrastructure damaged. President Cyril…
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi scores a goal. 2 minutes Inter Miami will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi’s firepower as they prepare for Saturday’s Club World Cup opener against Al-Ahly, with coach Javier Mascherano forced to re-shuffle his backline due to a string of injuries. Fullback Jordi Alba, fellow defender Gonzalo Lujan and defensive…
Floods in Eastern Cape. 2 minutes The death toll in the wake of the devastating winter storm that struck the Eastern Cape has risen to 86. It was pegged at 78 yesterday. Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed the latest figure while he was addressing police officers and emergency personnel in Mthatha. “There are so many people…
South African bank notes. 1 minute The rand has weakened sharply following recent weeks gains as Israeli military strikes on Iran drove investors away from riskier assets. The local unit shaved-off nearly a percent this morning trading at R17.92 this morning. The rand’s recent strength has emerged as one of the key drivers of lower…
