Bullets seen on a counter. 1 minute Four people, including a 16-year-old girl, have been killed in a shooting incident in Motherwell, Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Police spokesperson Siphokazi Mawisa says a fifth person, a 24-year-old man, was injured and taken to hospital following the incident which happened last night. Mawisa says three unknown…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. 2 minutes The DA says it’s hoping for a case of third time lucky when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his Budget Speech on Wednesday. The first Budget Speech on the 19th of February was cancelled a few minutes before the address after partners in the Government of National Unity rejected…
A Ford logo on the Ford car bumper. Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has confirmed that adjustments to its manufacturing operations could lead to 470 job losses. The cuts could affect workers at both the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha and the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria. The company says in a statement the…
SABC TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. 2 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has expressed concern over a viral video circulating on social media involving a staff member on a domestic flight. In a statement, the broadcaster emphasized its commitment to values of respect and integrity, expressing regret over the incident. The…
[FILE IMAGE]: Man holding an umbrella under heavy skies. 1 minute Residents living in low-lying areas have been cautioned, as wet and gloomy conditions are expected to continue in Gauteng over the next few days. The South African Weather Services issued a yellow alert for disruptive rains and thunderstorms across the eastern part of the…
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appears in court on October 16, 2024. 1 minute Judgment in an application to disclose Section C of the corruption docket against former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will be delivered in the Pretoria High Court this morning. Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering for allegedly receiving…
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago. 1 minute Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has defended the bank’s inflation targeting, saying it has served the South African economy well. He has also strongly argued that the current 3% to 6% six inflation targeting should be lowered. Kganyago says since the adoption of inflation targeting 25 years ago,…
SAFA President Danny Jordaan 1 minute Civil society organisation #NotInMyName International is urging South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan to step down as a case against him is expected to start this week in court. Jordaan is accused of fraud and theft, as well as using SAFA funds to hire a communications company…
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal. 1 minute The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing the first-ever sexual harassment allegation in South Africa’s judiciary has finished hearing the evidence and cross-examination of complainant Andiswa Mengo. This after the Judges Secretary filed a complaint against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, accusing him…
A nurse in a hospital ward 1 minute As South Africa marks International Nurses Day, the Department of Health has announced plans to recruit 200 new nurses in the coming months to address the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals. The theme for this year’s commemoration, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies,” underlines…
