A muddy road in the Eastern Cape 1 minute Eastern Cape Transport MEC Xolile Nqatha says major investments in road infrastructure by the provincial government and South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) will help address concerns raised by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The SAHRC recently highlighted the province’s poor road conditions, revealing…
1 minute Twenty-nine people have been arrested in Mangaung in Bloemfontein in the Free State for public violence following the looting of foreign-owned tuck shops overnight. Residents went on a rampage yesterday after 47 learners from Ihobe Primary School were rushed to Pelonomi Hospital for consuming suspected expired biscuits and chocolates. A child from Toka…
A disused mine shaft. 2 minutes Residents of Khuma near Stilfontein in the North West are still hopeful that a government-assisted retrieval operation will start soon. A front loader was sent to shaft eleven to clear the site before heavy machinery that would be used to retrieve workers are brought in. Hundreds of illegal miners…
Representational image of tax. 2 minutes The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) says the proposed Value-Added tax (VAT) increase will be disastrous for the poor in the country. Contralesa President Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena commended political parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) who opposed the proposal. The tabling of the budget…
[File Image]: Government graphic of a magnifying glass and a coat of arms. 1 minute The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has vowed to ensure the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) implementation of lifestyle audits of government officials. It says it will invoke relevant legislation to ensure accountability for the implementation…
FILE IMAGE: Court proceedings during the murder trial of Livhuwani Madadzhe. 2 minutes The Thohoyandou High Court in Limpopo has heard that a social media socialite, accused of murdering his partner contacted a funeral parlor to collect the body from the scene before police and the family of the deceased arrived. A retired police officer,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa will open the Police Summit taking place at Emperor’s Place in Boksburg from the 8th to the 10th of April under the theme “Efficiency in Action: Optimising South Africa’s Policing Potential “. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa opens the Police Summit taking place at Emperor’s Place in Boksburg from the 8th to…
Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards’ (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg (Image supplied) Last night, Thursday 8 November, the national winners of the 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards (VJOY) were honoured at a ceremony in Johannesburg. Cowen won for…
President Cyril Ramaphosa with the King of the AmaZulu Nation, Misuzulu ka Zwelithini. 2 minutes Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyontsho says he will engage the AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, to discuss his attempts to dismiss some members of the Ingonyama Trust Board. Nyontsho says the King acted beyond his powers by suspending…
The 2024 Carling Knockout Champions Magesi FC celebrating their win in Bloemfontein. 4 minutes Magesi F.C. assistant coach Papi Zothwane says the side is determined to create more history in their maiden season in South Africa’s topflight football. The Limpopo-based side is gunning for a second trophy within a short space of time after lifting…
