FILE | A building on fire 1 minute Parents of some of the toddlers who died during a fire at a makeshift daycare centre in Mayfair, Johannesburg, last month are still waiting to bury their children. DNA test results of the children who were burnt beyond recognition are yet to be released. The agonising wait…
1 minute The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has announced its highest pass rate in five years, with 98.47% of candidates successfully completing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in 2024. According to the results released on Monday, 89.37% of students qualified for higher education this year, marking an improvement from last year’s 88.59%. The examining…
A panel chaired by the Chief Justice Justice Mandisa Maya, comprising of the Public Protector, Adv Kholeka Gcaleka, Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) Adv Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Chairperson Chris Nissen conducts interviews for three vacancies in the Electoral Commission (IEC) on July 21, 2025. The judicial watchdog says…
Fuel being refilled inside of a car. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced that both grades of petrol, 93 and 95, will decrease by 28 cents per litre at midnight. However, the price of diesel is set to increase by 63 cents and 65 cents per litre, depending on the grade. Illuminating…
Accident in Durban 2 minutes The Department of Transport says it will be intensifying its operations over the rest of the festive season, in order to drastically reduce fatalities on South Africa’s roads. More than 500 people have died on South Africa’s roads since the start of the festive season. Over 900 motorists have also…
The High Court in Johannesburg. 1 minute The COSAS 4 trial involving two former apartheid security officers has been postponed to Thursday at the High Court in Johannesburg. Christiaan Rorich and Thlomedi Mfalapitsa are facing charges of crimes against humanity and murder. The charges are in relation to the murder of Eustice “Bimbo” Madikela, Peter…
Traffic build up 1 minute Traffic volumes have increased on national roads in Gauteng as the festive season draws to a close and thousands of holidaymakers return home from various destinations. Law enforcement agencies including Gauteng Traffic Wardens are conducting roadblocks focusing on drunk driving and speeding. The N3 Toll Concession has already seen high…
Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa. While intended to enhance pandemic preparedness, the current draft will perpetuate global health inequities, leaving South Africa and other low- and middle-income countries without vital resources, including timely access to vaccines, technology transfer, and financial support. “The stakes couldn’t be higher for Africa,”…
1 minute Constable Keamogetswe Buys’ funeral service under way in Bloemfontein, Free State. Live stream below:
