A candle is lit near a book. The African National Congress (ANC) in Ekurhuleni says it has lost a principled, revolutionary servant of the people following the announcement of the passing of the city’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu. Mngwevu died when his car was swept away by…
Attendees enjoyed a variety of artistic displays such as music performances, art gallery exhibitions and traditional cuisines and attire. The City of Mbombela in Mpumalanga has been a hive of activities as festival enthusiasts from across the country and abroad gathered for the 21st annual Innibos National Art Festival. The annual festival held at the…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu speaking at a government event. 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says the South African Police Service (SAPS) is dealing decisively with the rotten apples in its ranks. The Minister was answering oral questions in the National Assembly in Parliament on Wednesday. Mchunu says they have noted a new trend where…
SIU conducts search and seizure operation on December 11 as part of its investigation into a syndicate that allegedly siphoned approximately R161 million from the UIF TERS. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) says an uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) councillor from Port Shepstone in KwaZulu-Natal is among those accused of fraud. This relates to fraudulent claims…
Independent forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s (MKP) Ad Hoc Committee member, David Skosana, has implored National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to ensure that forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan returns to account before the committee. O’Sullivan walked out of Parliament on Thursday during proceedings, claiming that he needed to catch a flight. Didiza has…
FILE | The scene of an explosion At least two people have been hospitalised following a powerful explosion that rocked the community of Slovo Park in Ekurhuleni earlier today. Several homes were reduced to rubble in the blast, leaving families displaced and without shelter. Authorities say the explosion is believed to have originated from a…
Police at a crime scene. Three people have been shot and killed in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga. Two victims died at the scene after the car they were traveling in was riddled with a hail of bullets. The third victim succumbed to his gunshot injuries at a local hospital. Provincial Police Spokesperson, Donald Mdhluli, says, “There were…
FILE | Complainant Andiswa Mengo testifies at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge on January 20, 2025. Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge says that when he communicated with Judges’ Secretary Andiswa Mengo, he did so as a social being, not as a senior court official. Evidence leader, Advocate Salome Scheepers is cross-examining…
Poland’s Iga Swiatek waits for Denmark’s Clara Tauson to serve the ball in fourth round play at IGA Stadium in Montreal, QC, Canada on August 3, 2025. Poland’s tennis player Iga Swiatek won 10 of the last 13 games to beat Kazakhstani Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to reach her first Cincinnati Open final. The third…
City of Joburg Council Chambers The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg says it hopes that the newly created position of the Deputy Mayor and the Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee portfolio will be merged to avoid duplication of power. The party says the duplication of roles would drain the city of millions in public…
