File: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema appears in court. Legal and Constitutional experts say Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema can still serve as a Member of Parliament until all his legal options have been exhausted. This follows the 5 year jail term handed to Malema by the KuGompo City Magistrates’ Court last…
The memorial service of Ladysmith Black Mambazo co-founder, Albert Mazibuko which took place in Durban, 15 April 2026. The premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, says Ladysmith Black Mambazo‘s isicathamiya music helped in the emancipation of the country during apartheid. Ntuli was speaking at the funeral of Albert Mazibuko at Ntabamhlophe in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal. Mazibuko, who…
File: Inclement weather conditions. The Weather Service has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings, meaning a high likelihood of minor impact for thunderstorms which may lead to localised flooding on Sunday in North West, Gauteng, and the extreme north east of the Northern Cape, as well as over Limpopo and Mpumalanga. A similar warning has been…
File Image | Candles The wife of the late Western Cape High Court Judge Taswell Papier has described him as brave, compassionate and deeply committed to justice. Judge Papier passed away earlier this month. He practised as an attorney for nearly 30 years before joining the bench in 2017. Papier served the Mitchell’s Plain community…
File: Ploughed land seen on the image above. Rural Development and Land Reform Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says his department has managed to redistribute 5.9 million hectares of land and restituted 3.9 million hectares to the rightful owners. Nyhontso was addressing traditional leaders at the Mpondoland Kingdom in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. Traditional leaders engaged the minister on various developmental programmes that should be…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent global action to tackle inequality, warning it remains one of the biggest threats to democracy. He was speaking at the plenary on Extremism and Inequality at the ‘In Defence of Democracy’ initiative during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain. Ramaphosa emphasised that inequality…
Severe weather Free State residents can expect severe thunderstorms for the weekend as a series of cold fronts passes through the province. Weather Forecaster Lungile Makondo says cool conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers mainly over the central and eastern parts of the Free State can be expected on Saturday. Yellow level 2 warning for…
67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day movement hosts a knitting drive The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day movement say knitting is more than just a hobby but a tool for connection and care. The group is hosting a blanket knitting drive at Steyn City, north of Johannesburg, bringing communities together through creativity and compassion….
Minister Thembi Simelane Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has refuted claims that the proposed Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill promotes homelessness. Civic Movement Abahlali boMjondolo rejected the bill, describing it as anti-poor. The Amendment Bill seeks to criminalise those who incite the unlawful invasion of land and properties. It…
No to bullying signage. Three Limpopo high school learners have been arrested in connection with the alleged bullying of a fellow learner at Ralson Tshinanne Secondary School outside Thohoyandou. Police say the bullying victim attempted suicide at his home and was rescued by his parents. Police add that the victim faced constant bullying and assault…
