A school bus. Thousands of learners in the Free State have been left stranded after scholar transport operators downed tools over non-payment. Operators say they have not been paid since January and are now facing severe financial strain. Nearly 10,000 learners are affected and have been forced to find alternative transport. The operators say they…
A bible seen opened at a church. The Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission, Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, has urged church leaders to avoid promoting practices that could endanger people’s lives. The commission was established to protect and promote cultural, religious, and linguistic community rights in South Africa. Its call follows reports that members of Ikhaya Labafundi…
New Nelson Mandela University Chancellor Naledi Pandor. South African politician, educator and academic Naledi Pandor has been installed as the new chancellor of the Nelson Mandela University in the Eastern Cape. Pandor, who held several high-ranking ministerial positions in government, succeeds Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, who completed two terms as chancellor. The Deputy Chairperson of the Council,…
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…
