FILE | Border Management Authority (BMA) border guard checks passport. Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has called on the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs to summon the department and the Border Management Authority (BMA) to account for what they called an embarrassing situation at the Lebombo Border Gate in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga….
File Photo: A pregnant student in uniform The National Health Department says of the 714 newborn babies were delivered in public health facilities between midnight and midday on Christmas Day. The first 2025 Christmas baby was welcomed at Elim Hospital in Limpopo at midnight. Gauteng recorded the highest births in the country at 217 babies….
A man pours whisky in a glass. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says no person may consume, brew, store or sell any alcohol at city-owned parks or public open spaces. During this time of the year many people visit city owned parks and consume alcohol. This also happen during holidays like the Day of Goodwill…
MKP leader, Jacob Zuma. Umkhonto we Sizwe leader, former President Jacob Zuma, has urged the country’s youth to work hard to attain economic freedom. In his Christmas message, which was delivered in isiZulu, the leader of the official opposition, encouraged young people to refrain from substance abuse. He also took stock of the party’s achievements…
Some survivors and local leaders say it’s time for a reconciliation and cleansing ceremony. This Christmas marks 30 years since the Shobashobane massacre, one of the worst politically motivated mass killings in the country. A group of armed men attacked the village in Ezingolweni area on the province’s south coast, killing 19 people and burning…
[FILE IMAGE]: A newborn’s feet. Limpopo’s Health department has expressed concern on the number of teenage mothers. Of the 80 women who have given birth to Christmas babies, 13 are teenagers. The province has welcomed 53 boys and 35 girls on Christmas. Department Spokesperson Percy Moagi says the MEC has described teenage pregnancy as a…
Two people have been killed and seven injured when a bus and a truck collided head-on on the N1 outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo. The injured have been taken to hospital. The deceased are bus and truck drivers. Head of Emergency Services Personnel in the Vhembe District Solomon Mohale says, “Early morning (Thursday), we received…
Christmas presents. Love Sport Africa, a Gqeberha-based non-profit organisation, is spreading the festive cheer with its 6th annual Christmas Drive. The organisation, known for empowering women in rugby, is focusing on community upliftment, delivering toys, food parcels, and shoes to disadvantaged areas like Motherwell and New Brighton in the Eastern Cape, this Christmas Day. Founder…
[FILE IMAGE]: A community member grabs a piece of fruit at the food market. The eThekwini Municipality says various factors can be attributed to a 15-year delay to move 18 small traders of Durban Mai-Mai to a more suitable place. The small business people had been operating illegally at this area, located under a bridge…
A person pours an alcoholic drink. The Free State Department of Health has cautioned against prioritising alcohol over health this festive season. Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi says while the festive season brings excitement, it can also pose serious health risks, especially for people living with chronic conditions or those who rely on daily medication. Mahlatsi…
