Deputy President, Paul Mashatile praised the role of traditional leaders in preserving cultural heritage Deputy President, Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with traditional leaders, as he chaired a high-level dialogue in Pretoria today. The engagement, held with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, brought together senior government officials and…
A suspect shot and killed two police officers near Roodepoort. A manhunt is underway for a suspect who shot and killed two police officers near Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg. The officers – who were stationed at the Florida Police Station – were transporting a business robbery suspect from court to Boksburg prison when they came…
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development of South Africa, Mmamokolo Kubayi. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says they will intensify efforts to ensure that the justice cluster works effectively so that members of the public have faith in the justice system. Kubayi was speaking during an imbizo at Kgapane outside Tzaneen in Limpopo….
W. Cape residents should prepare as heavy rain and strong winds warning. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape from tomorrow. This is in addition to level 2 warnings for damaging coastal winds and waves. Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 08-09…
Crowd gathers as forensic personnel investigate after deaths of patrons inside the Enyobeni Tavern. The Enyobeni Inquest in the East London Regional Court sitting in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape has been adjourned to the 20th of August. Today the inquest learnt that asphyxia was the cause of death of the 21 teenagers at Enyobeni…
SAHRC says it has received a myriad complaints following a podcast where the presenters made derogatory remarks about the coloured community. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it has received a myriad of complaints following a podcast where the presenters made derogatory remarks about the Coloured community. The remarks have sparked widespread outrage….
File Image | South African singer-songwriter Simphiwe Dana. Renowned Afro-soul singer and outspoken activist Simphiwe Dana, is calling for urgent societal introspection, saying religion and culture often play a role in perpetuating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women in South Africa. Dana says it’s time to engage with traditional, religious, and community structures to challenge harmful…
Crime scene in Eldorado Park. The four-year-old girl from Eldorado Park in Johannesburg who had been hospitalized after being allegedly beaten repeatedly and sexually assaulted by her father has died. This has been confirmed by Gauteng police this afternoon. Police say the docket has now been changed to murder and that an additional charge of…
The YCLSA in Free State has called for the removal the CEO of Mangaung Metro power utility – CENTLEC, Malefane Sekoboto. The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) in Free State has called for the removal the CEO of Mangaung Metro power utility – CENTLEC, Malefane Sekoboto. YCLSA Convener in the province,…
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande addresses a media briefing. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Blade Nzimande says he’s proud that South Africa has made significance progress in vaccine production. Nzimande was delivering a keynote address at the National Research Foundation’s award ceremony in Sandton, Johannesburg. The annual awards recognize…
