Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga seen speaking at a government engagement. Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of gender-based violence as a national disaster. WATCH | Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the government stands with women and welcomes the President’s pronouncement yesterday classifying gender-based violence as a crisis. pic.twitter.com/VA1DXkROOu…
Raindrops seen on a windscreen during a thunderstorm. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng this afternoon. This as the province hosts world leaders for the G20 Summit in Nasrec, Johannesburg this weekend. Weather Service says thunderstorms are also expected on Saturday in some parts of Pretoria,…
The fans and supporters of a Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as “Shebe Maburna”, who was arrested for attempted murder, are urged to exercise calm during his court appearance. There was a chaotic scene at the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court in Limpopo, where Lehlogonolo Chauke popularly known as “Shebe Maburna” was appearing as the fans…
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department logo seen on a car. The City of Ekurhuleni has launched an internal investigation against a metro police department officer who allegedly owns a cash-and-carry warehousing business operated by foreign nationals in Etwatwa. Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza conducted a mayoral outreach programme in the area where the discovery was made. It…
Johannesburg prosecutions boss Advocate Andrew Chauke. The Nkabinde Inquiry into the fitness of suspended South Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Director Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office, has granted the NPA legal team an early adjournment until Monday, after the team raised challenges hindering their preparedness to proceed with the hearings. Chauke is accused of…
Women For Change plans shutdown against GBVF. The Women for Change Organisation, which is behind the silent nationwide shutdown, says they were overwhelmed after hearing that President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared gender-based-violence (GBV) a national disaster. On Friday, 21 November 2025, South African women will silence the nation. We call on all women and members of…
The Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi addresses the NPA Leadership Conference on August 19, 202. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi says they are already assessing the work of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking at those who are implicated in wrongdoing. The two investigations which…
G20 Leaders Summit takes place at Nasrec. Local and international media are present at Nasrec. This, as South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The Summit takes place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg this weekend, beginning on Saturday and ending on Sunday. Security is stringent and there are multiple checkpoints for…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hailed former President Nelson Mandela as a champion of reconciliation, who not only united South Africa but also forgave his oppressors. Albanese participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Freedom Park in Pretoria this morning, commemorating fallen heroes who fought against the apartheid era and…
Protestors lie down during a moment of silence in honour of those who lost their lives through GBV. More than 1000 people from all walks of life, united in their call to end gender-based violence (GBV), have gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Men and women, young and old, have come together to say…
