2 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on men’s societies and associations to break the cycle of violence in communities. He delivered the keynote address during day two of the biennial Men’s Parliament in Parrow, Cape Town. The sitting was also used as a platform for the “Better Men for Tomorrow” campaign. The event…
A prison guard stands behind bars in a file photo. 2 minutes The Kimberley Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced former Karoo Hoogland Municipality Manager Louis Nothnagel to four years in jail for theft and contravention of the Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA). His second co-accused, Marius Botha, who was the municipality’s Chief Operating Officer (CFO),…
A water treatment plant in Tshwane 1 minute The City of Tshwane says the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant is currently out of operation due to the poor water quality. The city has attributed this to the recent heavy rains which have resulted in water that is difficult to treat. Tshwane Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says their…
Nearly two kilometres deep hole in Stilfontein 1 minute Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is expected to visit the Stilfontein area in the North West on Friday. This is Mchunu’s second visit to the province this month and he will be accompanied by his Deputy Polly Boshielo. This comes as more illegal miners continue to emerge…
Three EMPD officers allegedly stole a large quantity of cigarettes, in 2022 Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) assistant director Thulani Magagula has disputed a notion from the City of Ekurhuleni that it was not aware of a matter regarding three of its metro police officers being involved in the theft of cigarettes. The incident occurred…
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock’s son Ethan speaks during his memorial service in Sandton, Johannesburg on December 19, 2025. Mourners were moved when the late slain media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock’s son paid tribute to him. His eldest son Ethan told mourners during his memorial service in Sandton, north of Johannesburg on Friday, that they…
Front entrance to the University of Limpopo. 2 minutes The Students Representative Council at the University of Limpopo (UL) in Mankweng outside Polokwane has expressed concerns over incidents of mugging of students who reside off-campus. The SRC says it receives reports of crime against students regularly. The university utilises accredited off-campus facilities to accommodate some…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi All MPs serving on the ad hoc committee looking into allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) says it’s importance cannot be underestimated. The committee will look into the allegations of threats to national security made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, last month. It has to…
Algeria players celebrate after Zineddine Belaid scores their first goal. Algeria kept up their winning run at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, making it three out of three in Group E as they beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 on Wednesday to affirm their status among the tournament favourites. Goals in the first half from Zineddine…
SANDF members pictured at the Cape Town City Hall ahead of the State of the Nation Address. 1 minute The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) says all its deployments are in place ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Cape Town City Hall this evening. The structure is…
