SANDF soldiers in deployment 2 minutes The family of one of the South African soldiers, that have been deployed to conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has expressed concern about the safety of their son. The family from Mahikeng in the North West say they have struggled to communicate with their loved one after 14…
Accused in the dock 1 minute Alleged child pornography suspect Darryn Wilken and his partner have been denied bail by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg. The pair face multiple charges including 24 counts of money laundering, possession and distribution of child pornography and contravention of the Drug Trafficking Act. Wilken was arrested on 17…
Enoch Ndou sits in the dock at the High Court in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. 1 minute Multiple murderer Enoch Ndou has been found guilty by the High Court in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. The High Court is sitting at the Waterval Magistrate’s Court outside Louis Trichardt. Judge Thogomelani Tshidada says the state has provided uncontested evidence to prove…
Students on the campus of the University of the Free State 1 minute The legal representative of the 15 students from the University of the Free State (UFS), in Bloemfontein, who were arrested on Wednesday for public violence and failure to adhere to the university court order, have been released without appearing in court. The…
Student doing maths homework 2 minutes Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the department remains concerned about the uptake of science and maths subjects. Senior officials from the department appeared before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee to analyse the matric results of last year. The class of 2024 achieved a pass rate of 87.3 percent, the highest…
Aerial view of the KwaSizabantu Christian Mission church 1 minute The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission (CRL) says it will review its findings on alleged human rights violations at the KwaSizabantu Christian Mission near Kranskop in northern KwaZulu-Natal decades ago. In 2020, the commission held hearings on allegations of sexual abuse, negligence and fraud…
Hyacinth invading the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West. 2 minutes Government says there’s a need to put urgent measures in place to combat the sources of pollution in the catchment area of the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West province. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo visited the dam to assess progress on…
Sassa staff assisting beneficiaries. 2 minutes The social security agency South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has extended the deadline for beneficiaries to change from gold to black Postbank cards from the 28 February to 20 March. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi and Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe announced the extension in a…
Illustration photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging. 2 minutes The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department is investigating reports that patients are being turned away from some health facilities after being told that there is no medication. MEC Nomagugu Simelane says the provincial depot normally keeps a three-month stockpile. In cases which a clinic or…
Water running from a tap. 2 minutes Rand Water has warned Gauteng consumers that the entire water system in the province will collapse if they do not reduce their consumption. The bulk water supplier has particularly called on the Tshwane and Johannesburg Metros to encourage residents to lower their water consumption as storage levels in…
