President Cyril Ramaphosa arriving at the Dr Rantlai Molemela stadium. President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his Freedom Day address to reflect on South Africa’s democratic journey and call for unity, as celebrations are taking place at the Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein. The theme is “Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of…
Mimi Coertse has died at the age of 93. The world-famous South African opera singer, Mimi Coertse, has died in Pretoria at the age of 93. Coertse became an international star in the 50’s and was regarded as one of the best sopranos in the world. She was born in Durban and grew up in…
Shebe Maburna appears in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on April 28, 2026. The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has adjourned musician Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke’s third bail application to Thursday for a ruling. The state is opposing bail. Shebe Maburna wants to be granted bail so that he can seek medical attention following his leg…
Suspended Tshwane Deputy Police Chief Commissioner Umashi Dhlamini testifies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on April 28, 2026. Questions have been raised at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry over suspended Tshwane Deputy Police Chief Commissioner Umashi Dhlamini and his alleged interest in a tender linked to the so-called Matthews Phosa Municipality in…
Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and City Manager Kagiso Lerutla in court Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla have each been granted R30 000 bail at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. The pair are facing charges including corruption, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice. They have…
Three business owners have been shot at the Johannesburg CBD Ethiopian nationals running businesses in the Johannesburg CBD say that they are being targeted. This comes after the Gauteng Police have launched a manhunt for two masked gunmen who shot and killed three foreign national shop owners inside a fast-food outlet in the Joburg CBD….
South African money Many South Africans say financial freedom is still a pipe dream with high unemployment and over indebtedness rife as the country marks Freedom Day. Experts say financial literacy can go a long way in helping people better navigate the economy. Thabo Hollo is a programme manager for personal income at Old Mutual…
Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, briefs the media on measures being implemented to address overcrowding in Gauteng schools. Livestream|
Workers at Gold Reef City Casino and Theme Park say they will not back down until their demands are met. This comes as workers affiliated to Transport, Retail & General Workers Union (THORN) continue their strike action over a wage dispute. The union has rejected a 0.9 per cent wage increase, describing it as inadequate…
FILE: Healthcare worker prepares a vaccination The Gauteng Department of Health says child immunisation has fallen to 75 per cent in the province, putting children under one year old at greater risk of preventable diseases. As Africa marks African Vaccination Week, the department has urged parents to keep vaccinations on schedule. Assistant Director for Expanded…
