Defence counsel consults with the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. 2 minutes The High Court in Pretoria will convene a special sitting on Wednesday in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial for accused number one – Muzi Sibiya – to confirm his new lawyer. This follows the death of Sibiya’s legal representative Thulani Mngomezulu in December….
Thandiswa Mazwai – Sankofa won the Best African Adult Contemporary Album award. Award-winning musician and producer Zakes Bantwini has publicly questioned the relevance and credibility of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), arguing that the institution has become disconnected from the artists and cultural movements it was created to honour. This year’s 31st Annual SAMAs…
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso says the ministry will fast-track land reform claims to restore the dignity of communities that were dispossessed of land during Apartheid. He was speaking after handing over title deeds to communities in the Richtersveld and areas of the Namaqualand in the Northern Cape on Friday. Northern Cape…
South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg. Economist Dr. Azar Jammine says the South African economy continued to show signs of improvement in October 2025. This is shown in the composite leading Business Cycle Indicator, or BCI, for October. The South…
Taxis at a station. RISE Mzansi has expressed concern about the recent surge in taxi violence across the Western Cape, including incidents in Khayelitsha, Philippi, and Macassar. At least six people have been shot this week alone. The party says competition over taxi routes has contributed to repeated acts of violence, putting residents and commuters…
Water Treatment Plant in Tshwane. The City of Tshwane says the Temba Water Treatment Plant will remain closed until the water quality stabilises. The city was forced to shut down the plant last week due to a sewer discharge flowing into the Apies River, which feeds into the Leeukraal Dam, the primary water source for…
1 minute Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that there had been “substantial progress” in talks between his team and that of Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Geneva on defusing a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Bessent said he would give more details on Monday, while US Trade Representative Jamieson…
Cranes ready to load containers onto ships. The Trade, Industry, and Competition Department says it’s working with various departments to establish a response plan in case South Africa and the US fail to reach a trade deal. President Donald Trump has imposed a 30% tariff on South Africa, which will take effect next Thursday. Negotiations…
Passengers’ luggage seen outside a taxi Taxi operators in East London, in the Eastern Cape, have committed to be extra vigilant in order to prevent road carnages, this festive season. Traffic volumes are expected to increase this week going forward as holidaymakers travel to various towns. The Eastern Cape sees a significant December influx of…
A house has been destroyed by the fire in Aalwyndal, January 7, 2026. The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape says several structures and vehicles have been destroyed following a vegetation fire. Emergency personnel conducted evacuations throughout the night in the Aalwyndal area after the fire spread to a residential area. The evacuation notices…
