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City’s argument and infrastructure don’t hold water: EFF

Leaking water meter in a residential area in the City of Johannesburg. 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has rejected Johannesburg Water’s explanation that the city has an over-consumption issue. This as some Johannesburg residents take to social media to complain about sporadic water cuts across the city. The Metro has a R27 billion…

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ACDP supports SA’s engagement with Trump over trade concerns

Reverend Kenneth Meshoe 1 minute African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader in parliament Reverend Kenneth Meshoe says his party supports the South African government’s intention to send a delegation to engage with the Trump administration. This follows the signing of an Executive Order by President Donald Trump which might complicate trade relations with South Africa….

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SA in talks with US but actively diversifying trade: Tau

[FILE] Department of Trade industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the government is consolidating partnerships with other countries in a bid to enhance South African trade and investment relations. This is to mitigate the impact of the 30% tariff imposed by the US. Tau says…

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NPA confident Nulane state capture case will be back in court

National Prosecuting Authority head office in Pretoria. The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate is confident that the first state capture-related case will be re-enrolled in due course. This year saw the NPA fighting to reinstate the R24.9m Gupta- linked Nulane fraud and money laundering case against eight accused, including two companies. This followed the Free…

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Three killed in Eastern Cape crash

Accident scene graphic Three people have been killed in a collision between two vehicles on the R67 near Thambo village in Whittlesea in the Eastern Cape. One of the three died in hospital after being seriously injured in the collision which happened Sunday morning. The provincial Transport Department says a case of culpable homicide has…

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Mogotsi maintains that he was a Crime Intelligence Agent

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi at Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has repeated that he has been a Crime Intelligence Agent (CIA). He is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Mogotsi initially preferred to appear virtually, citing safety…

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Free State prioritises financial sustainability to reform local govt

Delegates attend three-day local government summit being held in the Free State. 2 minutes The Free State province has placed financial sustainability and accountability at the helm of priorities to reform local government. Municipalities in the province have pledged to focus on improving good governance by embedding ethical leadership and a culture of performance management….

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Sardines netted in upper south coast in KZN

1 minute KwaZulu-Natal’s most-loved silver delicacies, the sardines, are being netted at Rocky Bay, Park Rynie, Warner Beach and Winkelspruit in the South Coast, as well as in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. KZN Sharks Board Area Operations Manager Wayne Harrison says the sardines are expected to make their way towards Port Shepstone, Umzumbe and right…

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SA government has not confiscated any land: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the SADC Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare, Zimbabwe on January 31, 2025. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says he looks forward to engaging with his United States (US) counterpart President Donald Trump over the land reform policy and issues of bilateral interest. This comes after a…

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