2 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Tshwane says the decision by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) to refer the investigation into the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works tender to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) highlights the seriousness and urgency of the matter. The party criticises the South African Local Government Bargaining…
Newly appointed Executive Director of the Press Council of South Africa Phathiswa Magopeni is pictured speaking during a Public Protector conference on 19 November 2024. 1 minute Prominent journalist and media freedom advocate, Phathiswa Magopeni, has been appointed Executive Director of the Press Council of South Africa. Magopeni takes over from Latiefa Mobara who resigned…
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department logo seen on a car. The City of Ekurhuleni has launched an internal investigation against a metro police department officer who allegedly owns a cash-and-carry warehousing business operated by foreign nationals in Etwatwa. Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza conducted a mayoral outreach programme in the area where the discovery was made. It…
Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government is making significant progress toward ending load reduction across the country. Ramokgopa was engaging with community members at Phakane village, Botlokwa, in Limpopo. Eskom is implementing load reduction daily in some areas. Ramokgopa says the government is working…
Former Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane appearing before the Ad Hoc Committee. Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has commended KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for the allegations he made. Phahlane was speaking at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings in Cape Town. He says Mkhwanazi had made similar allegations of…
File Image: The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms across part of the country The Limpopo MEC for Cooperative Governance Basikopo Makamu has called on residents to prioritize their safety during the festive season. This follows a Level Two warning issued by the South African Weather Service for Wednesday, with heavy rainfall…
Raindrops on a car’s windscreen. Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal have been placed on high alert today after the South African Weather Service issued a Level 4 weather warning for severe thunderstorms. The storms are expected to impact large parts of the province. The warning indicates that a cold front and a ridge of high pressure will trigger widespread…
[File image] Vehicle submerged due to flooding in Centurion 1 minute A couple of streets including Rabie, End and the John Voster drive intersection in Centurion, Pretoria are closed following heavy rains. The City of Tshwane says a visual inspection conducted by its engineers has revealed no damage to the End Street bridge. However, a…
Senegal’s Pape Gueye celebrates after scoring the winning goal. Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time and win the Africa Cup of Nations amid farcical scenes in Sunday’s final. Senegal. Champions of Africa. 🇸🇳🏆#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/jd4W2DyNQx — TotalEnergies AFCON 2025…
1 minute Ministers leading the multidisciplinary teams in government responsible for the national response to instances of foodborne illnesses and illicit trade, brief the media on government’s action plan to manage foodborne illnesses. LIVE STREAM:
