African Roots

Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya inspects a spaza shops in Region 2 on December 13, 2024. 1 minute The Association of Informal Businesses Sector of South Africa (AIBSSA) has called on South Africans not to obstruct foreign nationals who wish to register their businesses. The association says the registration will ensure that they comply and…

A police officer in the Nothern Cape is accused of raping a minor. 2 minutes Organisations fighting against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in the Northern Cape have criticised police for allowing an officer arrested for the alleged rape of a teenage girl to return to work. The policeman was accused of raping the 15-year-old…

Handcuffs hung on prison bars. 2 minutes A 63-year-old man has started to serve his life term after the Mitchells Plain Regional Court on the Cape Flats sentenced him yesterday. He pleaded guilty to the rape of his then 13-year-old granddaughter. National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila says the man was out on parole for raping his daughter a…

Vilakazi street in Soweto touted as a tourist attraction. 2 minutes Government has implemented initiatives aimed at diversifying South Africa’s tourism industry. Tourism Minister De Lille, together with her Deputy, visited some of the tourist destinations in Gauteng including Vilakazi Street, to encourage local and international travellers to explore Gauteng and South Africa’s diverse travel…

File image: BMA border guard checks traveller’s passport. 1 minute The Border Management Authority (BMA) is preparing for increased traffic volumes at the Lebombo Port of Entry in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, starting today, the last Friday before Christmas. The border, which connects South Africa and Mozambique, is expected to experience a surge in travellers heading home…

1 minute The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has assured residents of Leondale that its technicians are working to restore power to their area. Residents took to the streets yesterday to demand the restoration of electricity supply to their area. They say they are dealing with damaged appliances and rotting food. Municipal spokesperson Zweli Dlamini…

A crime scene cordoned off. 3 minutes Family and relatives of the 25-year-old woman who was killed by her partner say they’ve been left devastated. Nontobeko Cele’s body was found in the middle of the road with several stab wounds at Umzinto, south of Durban on Tuesday. The suspect, Sibusiso Mntaka confessed to the killing…

Passengers waiting at check-in points. 2 minutes Thousands of passengers have descended on the OR Tambo International Airport as they head to various holiday destinations this festive season. Earlier, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said problems at the airport this month did not indicate that it was not prepared for the festive season. A…