SANZAF to distribute 50,000 Fitrah hampers this Ramadan, bringing hope and breaking the cycle of poverty for thousands The South Africa National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) says the Fitrah Hampers Campaign remains an important component of the holy month of Ramadan, as it breaks the cycle of poverty. This comes as the holy month of Ramadan…
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Neeshan Balton Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton has urged the country’s youth never to forget where they come from. As part of Anti-Racism Week, the Foundation together with communities, the youth and religious leaders have gathered in Sharpeville, in the Vaal, to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre. Sixty-nine people…
Burning fire. WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS Two minor children have been burnt beyond recognition inside a backroom house at Tjatjaneng village, east of Polokwane, in Limpopo. Police say the children aged three and five were left inside the room while their grandmother went to a tuckshop. The grandmother was alerted by community members who tried to…
SAPS and SANDF brief the media on the deployment of joint operations across the country National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola says the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) alongside police aims to stabilise priority crime hotspot areas in the country. Masemola and SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya held a joint media briefing in…
A view showing the baobab tree. Residents of Zwigodini and Muswodi villages outside Musina in Limpopo have raised concerns over what they say is the neglect of one of South Africa’s most iconic tourist attractions – the baobab tree. Commonly known as the Sagole Big Tree, the tree is believed to be one of the…
Live stream card. The South African Police Services (SAPS) and South African National Defence Force (SANDF) brief the media this Sunday afternoon. Live proceedings below:
File: Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is ready to resume his political duties in the African National Congress. That’s according to his spokesperson Sithembiso Mshengu who was speaking at a prayer service in Durban in support of Mchunu. Mshengu says Mchunu intends to write to the African National Congress (ANC)’s…
SANDF members on patrol in Riverlea. Residents in parts of Gauteng say they are cautiously hopeful following the deployment of soldiers to support police in crime-affected communities. This follows the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to several areas plagued by illegal mining and violent crime in Johannesburg. The soldiers are part…
The South African Film and Television Awards chairperson Kethiwe Ngcobo says the SAFTAs are an important moment of recognition for creatives working in the country’s film and television industry. She was speaking at the 19th annual SAFTAs Awards underway in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. This Saturday evening, actors, producers and directors have gathered to celebrate…
[File Image]: A view shows the ground of the Rialb reservoir as drinking water supplies have plunged to their lowest level. The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is still rationing water in large parts of its area. It says the aim is to allow water levels to stabilise in reservoirs. Water shortages have hit the city…
