SA Navy badges. The families of three sailors who lost their lives at sea off the coast of Cape Town two years ago have expressed appreciation to Chief of the South African Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese for honoring their loved ones. A Submarine Squadron Memorial Site has been unveiled in Simon’s Town. The memorial…
Hermann Traub from Pixabay. The Ingcayizivele Book Festival is making strides in preserving culture through literature as the third edition of the festival takes place in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Learners from schools around the metro are taking part. The festival, organized by a non-profit organization BookHive, focuses on the importance of indigenous literature and storytelling. Thirty…
A graphic showing handcuffs. Police say two suspects have been arrested for hijacking a truck with goods on Gauteng’s East Rand. Ekurhuleni Metro Police Officers received information about the whereabouts of the suspects and proceeded to a residence in Midrand yesterday. The first male suspect was found in the vicinity and was arrested. They then…
Rural KZN can now receive hypertension care in their homes. A clinical trial conducted in the rural setting of KwaZulu-Natal has shown that Hypertension patients can safely and effectively manage this chronic condition in their own homes, when supported through technology and home-based care. #PODCAST World Hypertension Day: Unpacking the risks of high blood pressure…
Former rugby fullback, Bevin Fortuin. The Cheetahs and Springboks fullback, Bevin Fortuin, has been laid to rest in his hometown of George in the Western Cape. The 46-year-old died last week following a heart attack at a training session. At the time of his death, he was the head coach of the Limpopo-based Northam Rhinos…
A picture showing lighting. A severe thunderstorm accompanied by heavy downpours and damaging winds is expected to hit areas in the north-east of KwaZulu-Natal and last until 11pm this evening. The severe weather pattern is expected to persist in areas such as Ladysmith, Estcourt, Msinga, Nkandla, Mooi-River and many others. Residents are urged to take…
Former rugby fullback, Bevin Fortuin. The Cheetahs and Springboks fullback, Bevin Fortuin, has been laid to rest in his hometown of George in the Western Cape. The 46-year-old died last week following a heart attack at a training session. At the time of his death, he was the head coach of the Limpopo-based Northam Rhinos…
Dice used in gambling. Illegal gambling remains a persistent problem in South Africa. This is, according to the latest study by StatsSA. Illegal gambling encompasses various unregulated activities, primarily online gambling and unauthorised casinos, posing significant challenges to law enforcement and the economy. South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Executive Director Sibongile Simelane-Quntana says banning gambling…
Samwu members marching to Tshwane House, demanding the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers, August 2025. The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu), in Tshwane, says the City of Tshwane’s decision to grant a 5% salary increase to councillors is an insult to municipal workers, who are still waiting for salary increases of 3,5% and 5,4%…
Nicholas Maweni will step down as Samro Board Chairperson on October 1, 2025. Board Chairperson of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), Nicholas Maweni, will step down on the 1st of October after almost seven years with the organisation. According to a statement, under his leadership, Samro achieved historic financial milestones, including a 15.4%…
