Icasa probes whether Starlink is operating illegally in SA

A Starlink satellite internet system is set up near the frontline town of Bakhmut amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Donetsk region, Ukraine March 8, 2023. 1 minute The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) says it is investigating allegations that United States (US) businessman Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which operates satellite internet service Starlink, may…

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MK Party demands urgent no-confidence vote against Ramaphosa

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party wrote to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, calling on her to schedule a date for the party’s motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa. During a media briefing in Parliament earlier on Tuesday, MK Chief Whip Colleen Makhubele and party colleagues outlined their reasons for going this route. “Given…

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PA videos could have affected Joshlin Smith probe: Lombard

Patriotic Alliance (PA) Leader, Gayton McKenzie’s addresses a prayer meeting organised by the party’s youth league in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on March 18, 2024 following Joslin Smith’s disappearance. 1 minute Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie’s name was brought up during the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking case at the Western Cape High Court…

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Alleged drug dealer to appear in KZN court

A 32-year-old alleged drug dealer arrested for possession of R4 million worth of dagga in Dundee, northern KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to make a court appearance today.   Police say the man was arrested after an intelligence-driven operation received a tip-off about a vehicle entering the country from Eswatini with a load of dagga.  Police spokesperson…

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Sundowns upbeat ahead of FIFA Club World Cup in US

Mamelodi Sundowns play against Egypt’s Pyramids in the Caf Champions League final at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on June 1, 2025. 2 minutes Mamelodi Sundowns are in high spirits ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States (US) commencing this month. The Brazilians are still reeling from the setback of…

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Mbeki questions soured Republican relations with SA

Former President Thabo Mbeki engaging the media 1 minute Former President Thabo Mbeki has defended South Africa’s position against the United States (US). This after US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order cutting off aid to South Africa following the enactment of the Expropriation Act. President Cyril Ramaphosa responded by saying South Africa is…

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DA demands thorough probe into Lilian Ngoyi Street upgrades

Johannesburg’s newly constructed Lilian Ngoyi Street pictured on 01 September 2025. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has criticised Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero over the Lilian Ngoyi Street upgrade, saying it has missed deadlines and incurred budget overruns. This is after City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced that the street would be reopened next week. The…

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