President Cyril Ramaphosa walks past G20 member flags 1 minute As South Africa gears up to host the upcoming G20 foreign ministers meeting later this week, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says that the meeting is an opportunity for the global community, especially foreign ministers to engage on issues relating to current geo-politics….
Water droplet coming out of a tap. 1 minute Water activism organisation, WaterCAN says that the recent water crisis in Johannesburg is an indication of the fragility of the City’s water systems. This was in reaction to the past two weeks in which residents across the City faced severe water shortages, with inadequate communication from Joburg…
2 minutes Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says they have information that could lead to the arrest of suspects wanted in connection with the alleged assault and sexual abuse at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria. Three victims have come forward to report the ordeal following viral graphic videos on social media of the 2023 incident…
SABC’s newly appointed COO, Lungile Binza. 2 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has appointed Lungile Binza as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective March 1, 2025. Binza has been serving as the Acting COO since February 2024. Before this role, he was the Group Executive: Technology, where he spearheaded significant advancements in digital…
The High Court in Cape Town. 1 minute Alleged underworld figure, Nafiz Modack, will continue his testimony in the High Court in Cape Town today. Modack says he did not instruct Zane Killian, his co-accused, to ping Anti Gang Unit detective Charl Kinnear’s phone on the day of his murder. Kinnear, who was investigating Modack,…
NECSA head office entrance 4 minutes The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) has refuted claims that the country is assisting Iran to develop “nuclear arrangements.” NECSA Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe hosted a roundtable on the work of the entity and to share the organisation’s contribution to the South African economy. One of President Donald…
The three Radzuma siblings are accused of killing two SAMWU leaders in the Vhembe District. 2 minutes The state has lined up three witnesses to testify in the murder trial of three Radzuma siblings in the High Court in Thohoyandou. The High Court is sitting at Waterval Magistrate’s Court outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo. The…
Eskom power lines 1 minute Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the government is working with provinces to help ailing municipalities pay their debt with Eskom. Ramokgopa met with Free State MECs in Bloemfontein to ensure that municipalities are able to meet their financial obligations to Eskom. “Collectively municipalities owe Eskom, now that the amount…
FILE | Road closed sign following flooding 3 minutes Joburg residents and those in surrounding areas have been urged to remain on high alert as more heavy downpours are expected to continue. This follows a level five warning for severe thunderstorms, issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), which is expected over the central…
Fire engines at a scene of a blaze 1 minute Deputy Minister of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts has dismissed reports that a number of fire engines have been inactive for several years and are sitting idle. Earlier today, the Deputy Minister visited the Centurion Fire Station to inspect the firefighting vehicles currently…
