Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu speaking at a party event. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced nine Members of Parliament (MPs) designates to be sworn in at the National Assembly this coming week but the name of former Secretary- General, Floyd Shivambu is not on the list. In a statement, the party’s…
The DA Flag. Isak Fritz has been elected uncontested as Democratic Alliance (DA) Northern Cape Leader at a conference held in Upington. Fritz has committed to work with humility and integrity to better serve inhabitants of the province. 💙 Our province. Our people. Our future. 📌 Today, the DA in the Northern Cape lays the…
City Power is on a drive to upgrade prepaid meters. 1 minute Johannesburg’s City Power says over 99% of its vending pre-paid meters have been upgraded. This comes as customers rush to beat the Sunday deadline for meters to be upgraded. City Power says from today its Service Delivery Centres across Johannesburg will remain open…
File image | Learners in a classroom. The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) has described the slashing of funding of quintile 5 schools or former model C schools as unacceptable. This is after the Gauteng Education Department decided to cut funding to these kinds of schools by 60%, from next month….
The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. 1 minute As the Easter holiday approaches, the vibrant coastal municipality of Nelson Mandela Bay stands at a crossroads. With its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, the region has long been a favoured destination for tourists. However, recent statistics reveal a concerning trend,…
FILE IMAGE | Men hold placards offering temporary employment services while waiting for potential customers. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that the official unemployment rate decreased by 0,5% points from 31,9% in the third quarter of 2025 to 31,4% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Quarterly Labour Force…
Bullets seen at a crime scene. 1 minute The family of a JMPD officer who was fatally shot in her car outside her home in Alexandra north of Johannesburg on Friday say they are devastated. Judith Makwela was rushed to the Edenvale Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Off-duty JMPD officer shot dead at…
SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila speaking at an event. The South African Communist Party (SACP) says limited funds will not deter it from contesting the 2026 local government elections. The party’s General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says they would rely on grassroots support to ensure the success of their campaign. Mapaila spoke with the media on the…
Former ANC TG Mathews Phosa. 1 minute Former ANC treasurer-general Mathews Phosa has weighed in on the party’s renewal project. Phosa says the ANC must not only talk about renewal but must implement it. His comments come in light of the Zondo Commission, where approximately 90 ANC members were implicated and mentioned in the State…
Graphic for SAPS investigations. 2 minutes KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating cases of murder, attempted murder, and an inquest, as well as reckless and negligent driving, after a police constable allegedly shot and killed a tow truck driver at Machunwini. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning. It is alleged that the police…
