Late former South African president Nelson Mandela greets residents of Mmabatho March 15, 1994. The Nelson Mandela Foundation says government’s failure to deliver basic services is a betrayal of Madiba’s legacy. On International Mandela Day, the foundation has highlighted South Africa’s challenges, which it says are jeopardising its development and stability. They range from widespread…
Montclair shooting scene A man believed to be in his 40s has been shot dead in the parking lot of a popular fast-food outlet in Montclair, south of Durban. ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, says when paramedics arrived on the scene, they found the man lying in a pool of blood and his vehicle riddled…
Construction sign The long-awaited construction of the Greenville hospital in Mbizana in the Easterrn Cape has been halted before work on the foundations even started. Locals are in disagreement about the sharing of job opportunities linked to the project. Residents of Greenville are reportedly demanding that 80 percent of unskilled labour must come from their…
Police crime scene tape The family of 79-year-old Sekoati Posholi, whose body was found recently at Botshabelo in the Free State say they are still reeling in shock. Posholi’s daughter, Bulelwa Kamy says her father was last seen on July 2 going to withdraw his pension money. Posholi’s body was found nine days later, buried…
The SABC building in Auckland Park National Coordinator of the Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS) Uyanda Siyotula has congratulated the SABC distributing news and information to a wide audience across the country for 75 years. Siyotula says the public broadcaster remains focused on enforcing editorial independence and continues to ensure that it provides news and…
FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Whatsapp logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 21, 2021. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies says it will not tolerate digital platforms which fail to abide by the Films and Publications Act. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered social media giant,…
Thabazimbi Municipality offices Some councillors in the Thabazimbi Municipality say there is infighting over the control of a multi-million-rand project. MKP councillor, Bosney Mashao says the conflict is between the mayor, ANC councillor Tumisang Pilane, the Municipal Manager, Clement Letsoalo and the DA councillor and Speaker, Tokkie Swanepoel. Mashao says the conflict emanated from the…
SABC broadcasting studio in the early 1900s. In honour of the SABC News’ 75th Anniversary, we take a look at the memorable highlights of the organisation’s history since its first broadcast on 17 July 1950. The first South African Broadcasting Corporation’s news radio bulletin went live from the Broadcast House on Commissioner Street in Johannesburg….
Arrest graphic Two suspects have been arrested on charges of extortion at the Siqalo informal settlement, in Gugulethu, Cape Flats. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi says disgruntled business owners in the area, informed members of Gugulethu SAPS that they are in possession of letters demanding a protection fee. Swartbooi says police members met with business leaders…
Operation Dudula march Operation Dudula in KwaZulu-Natal is marching to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) offices in Durban against what it calls a hindrance in their fight for South Africans to be prioritized. The organisation has been accused by some of blockading public hospitals and denying healthcare to people alleged to be undocumented…
