Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaking at the Funeral Service of Gertrude Shope, May 31, 2025. 2 minutes Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has remembered late ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope as a global leader and says even though her funeral has been declared a Special Official Category One funeral, the honour goes beyond. This comes as Mme…
SANDF members during a parade. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has filed a Notice of Appeal at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. The NPA says it will apply directly to the high court for leave to appeal the decision to grant bail to 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers accused of killing…
Cash in transit truck. 1 minute Police in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt for more suspects following a cash-in-transit heist yesterday. Two people were killed in the incident which happened while security guards were collecting money from a popular restaurant in Sidwell. During an altercation, a shootout ensued resulting in the deaths of a security guard and a suspect. …
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. Former KwaZulu-Natal Deputy Judge…
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile praised the role of traditional leaders in preserving cultural heritage Deputy President, Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with traditional leaders, as he chaired a high-level dialogue in Pretoria today. The engagement, held with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, brought together senior government officials and…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi in action 2 minutes Vaibhav Suryavanshi was thrust into the Indian Premier League (IPL) spotlight as its youngest debutant on Saturday and the 14-year-old announced himself in spectacular style with a massive six off the first ball he faced. The Rajasthan Royals left-hander came into the squad for the clash with…
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Liberation Movements Summit African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa says the liberation is incomplete without economic emancipation. Ramaphosa has addressed Liberation Movements in Johannesburg. It has brought together the ANC from South Africa, Zanu-PF from Zimbabwe, CCM from Tanzania, FRELIMO from Mozambique, the MPLA from Angola and other…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Nasrec, Johannesburg on February 20, 2025. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will continue to seek an audience with the United States (US) with the aim of discussing issues of concern to the White House. This comes after the…
A calculator and pen depicted in the picture. 2 minutes The Parliamentary Budget Office says the government must reveal its alternative sources of revenue should the ANC-proposed two percentage points in value-added tax not be approved. Last month, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget policy statement was postponed to the 12th of this month. This after…
Homeless 1 minute While the festive season is often a time of joy, family gatherings and celebration, for many homeless people it is a stark reminder of what they’ve lost. As the streets light up with decorations and homes fill with laughter, homeless people in Mahikeng in North West face harsh realities including inclement weather…
