FILE | Burning tyres during a protest. Eastern Cape police say they are on high alert, monitoring an ongoing service delivery protest in Qweba formerly known as Kirkwood. The protest, allegedly led by taxi operators, has resulted in the blockage of all entry and exit roads in the town. Authorities have warned that if the…
[FILE IMAGE]: Former President of Botswana, Festus Mogae. The family of the former president of Botswana, Festus Mogae, says they are grateful for the outpouring of love from the citizens of that country, following the hospitalisation of the former statesman. The government of Botswana released a statement on Tuesday, indicating that Mogae is being treated…
[FILE IMAGE]: Former President of Botswana, Festus Mogae. The family of the former president of Botswana, Festus Mogae, says they are grateful for the outpouring of love from the citizens of that country, following the hospitalisation of the former statesman. The government of Botswana released a statement on Tuesday, indicating that Mogae is being treated…
Minister Barbara Creecy pictured during a Lebombo Border Bridge visit in Mpumalanga. Minister Barbara Creecy pictured during a Lebombo Border Bridge visit in Mpumalanga. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that more than R22 billion has been invested by South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) in the refurbishment of major national roads in Mpumalanga. She…
[FILE IMAGE]: Water in a swimming pool. The Emfuleni Municipality in the Vaal has announced the temporary closure of the Sharpeville Swimming Pool. This decision comes as they investigate the death of a 16-year-old boy who reportedly drowned after attempting a flip into the deep end of the pool on Saturday. Despite efforts by police and emergency services to resuscitate him, he…
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe appearing before the standing committee on social development in Parliament, August 27, 2025. ActionSA MP Dereleen James has filed criminal charges against Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe at the Cape Town Central Police Station. James says the charge relates to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. She claims…
A view showing a TMPD branded vehicle and a minibus taxi parked on the side of the road. The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Chief, Commissioner Sean Bolhuis, has testified that some senior police officers in the TMPD have refused to undergo security vetting. He was testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Evidence…
[FILE] President Cyril Ramaphosa receives Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a ceasefire agreement involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The agreement includes a two-week pause of attacks ahead of a deadline set by Donald Trump,…
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile, visited Riverlea Secondary School following yesterday’s devastating fire incident, which destroyed an entire classroom block at the school. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says it will cost about R45 million to repair Riverlea Secondary School in Johannesburg following a fire that broke out last night. A library, two storerooms and…
Paraffin being filled in a bottle. The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) is calling for government intervention to address rising paraffin prices in South Africa. Paraffin prices have increased by more than R11 per litre, raising concerns about energy poverty. MISA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says, “The price of paraffin has gone up by a whopping…
