Patriotic Alliance (PA) Leader, Gayton McKenzie’s addresses a prayer meeting organised by the party’s youth league in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on March 18, 2024 following Joslin Smith’s disappearance. 1 minute Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie’s name was brought up during the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking case at the Western Cape High Court…
Sporong informal settlement residents in Randgate communit hall Tensions remain high at the Randgate community hall in Kagiso, west of Johannesburg, where about 500 residents of the Sporong informal settlement have sought shelter. They say they fled their homes two weeks ago following intimidation from illegal miners commonly known as Zama Zamas. Residents say there is a…
1 minute Sixteen-year-old Tsakani Andries from Tzaneen, Limpopo, has been crowned International Teen Supermodel South Africa at a pageant held in Johannesburg. The title gives her the opportunity to represent South Africa at the global competition in the United States in 2025. Andries is passionate about promoting equal access to opportunities for young girls, with…
A burst water pipe 2 minutes Johannesburg Water has promised to increase its response time to water leaks and pipe bursts. This emerged at a media briefing in Newtown in Johannesburg. The utility’s Operations Manager Logan Munsamy says infrastructure upgrades take time. “Our short-term plan is in terms of our water restrictions. We have a…
Overflowing stream The body of a three-year-old toddler was retrieved from a stream in Msholozi near White River, Mpumalanga. It is suspected that the child followed his unaware mother when leaving home Tuesday morning. Mbombela Municipal spokesperson Joseph Ngala says the mother noticed that the toddler is missing on her return. A search party ensued….
The Mineral Resources Department earlier announced an increase of R1,21 cents a litre for petrol with diesel increasing by R1, 48 cents a litre. 2 minutes Companies in the fuel industry that are selling contaminated diesel or petrol must be shut down by the government, according to the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral…
Australia’s Sam Konstas during practice for World Test Championship Final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, Britain on June 9, 2025. Australia opener Sam Konstas overcame “mental demons” in a counter-attacking century for Australia A in Lucknow as the 19-year-old boosted his case for retention in the test side for the Ashes. The 19-year-old made 109…
FILE | Two men walk past electricity pylons. Mayden Farm residents in Mthatha, Eastern Cape have accused the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality of cutting off their electricity supply without warning. The affected residents allege they have been served with very high municipal bills, some amounting to more than R60 000. They are also complaining about a…
Court gavel. A suspect linked to the drive-by mass shooting over the weekend in Reiger Park, East of Johannesburg, is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The 23-year-old was apprehended on Monday following an investigation by the Anti-Gang Unit. Six people were killed, including three women, and three others were left…
South African money South Africa’s economy has seen some headwinds and volatility in 2025, however, there have been some silver linings. The year opened with uncertainty as the tabling of the annual national budget was postponed three times due to a lack of consensus among members of the government of national unity (GNU). Even so…
