A scholar transport vehicle is seen during an inspection by the Department of Transport on 22 January 2026. Some scholar transport drivers in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, say they are concerned about traffic officers impounding their vehicles. The drivers have been transporting learners in vehicles such as bakkies. Members of the Vhembe Transport Association met to discuss…
SANDF troops. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has stated that the deployment of its members to peacekeeping missions in regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cannot be used as the sole measure of the challenges faced by the country’s military. This statement follows extensive research on SANDF peacekeeping operations conducted…
The Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2 of internationally renowned South African poet and activist Dr Diana Ferrus is underway in Worcester, Western Cape. Ferrus was best known for her 1998 poem “I’ve Come To Take You Home”, which is a tribute to Sarah Baartman. Livestream:
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) says national government’s prompt intervention in under-performing municipalities is a step in the right direction. SALGA believes that this will improve the delivery of basic services. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in the State of the Nation Address that national government would not hesitate to intervene in failing municipalities….
SANDF soldiers. The well-being of the country’s soldiers deployed in peacekeeping missions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has had a negative impact on their lives. That’s according to primary research conducted by the Department of Sociology at Stellenbosch University. The research’s findings were presented to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence on…
FILE | SANDF soldiers on patrol Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the province is ready to receive members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). He says their deployment to the province is a decisive and necessary intervention in light of the growing threat of illegal mining activities. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment…
Three logistics companies have reached a deal to halt their court order against truck drivers alleged to have disrupted their business operations. The Pietermaritzburg High Court granted a draft consent order between the companies and All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa. Diraro Logistics, Logita Logistics and Nalindo had tried to get the leaders…
Handscuffs indicating an arrest made. A statement by Norman Kgosiyagofa Montjane, Attorney for the Phenya Family says Johannah Phenya, widow of the assassinated whistleblower, Marumo Eric Phenya, has confirmed that the Gauteng Provincial Office of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has advised her of the arrest of one of the alleged hitmen linked…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile. The Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, has convened a meeting with the Water Task Team to lay out interventions aimed at stabilising Gauteng’s water supply. Officials say electro-mechanical failures at Rand Water pump stations, and a major pipe burst, in late January temporarily reduced bulk supply. Highlights: “To ensure water security in…
Handcuffs depicting an arrest. Police in Gauteng have arrested a female suspect after an e-hailing driver was allegedly killed while inside the car in Pretoria West on Wednesday. The video was circulating across all social media platforms, and police urged the public and social media users not to share, forward, or repost the video. Police say preliminary…
