Donald Trump captured during a campaign rally 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined world leaders to congratulate Donald Trump after he has been elected as the 47th United States President. Ramaphosa says he looks forward to continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership with the US and South Africa. Trump has defeated Kamala Harris…
FILE: Service delivery protest The Eastern Cape Transport Department has advised motorists using the N2 between Mthatha and Dutywa to expect delays as the road is closed due to a protest. Provincial Transport Spokesperson Unathi Binqose says the residents are protesting over water challenges in the area. Binqose says that relevant authorities are on the…
Absa says the manufacturing sector got off to a better start in January, with the PMI showing signs of recovery driven by stronger local demand. The manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in January following a very bleak year-end. The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 rose 8.2 notches to 48.7 index points,…
A man in handcuffs. 1 minute More than 700 suspects have been arrested across the country during the police’s Vala Umgodi operation in the past two weeks. Some were nabbed for illegal-mining-related crimes, murder, attempted murder and the possession of explosives and suspected stolen goods. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says various items were also…
Build One SA press briefing 1 minute Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane says the party will continue to fight against the bloated government cabinet. Maimane briefed the media in Johannesburg on Thursday on the party’s work in Parliament and the Gauteng legislature this year. There are currently 32 Ministers and 43 deputy…
Increased police visibitly at the Stilfontein mine shaft. 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and his deputy Cassel Mathale have conducted an oversight inspection in Stilfontein near Klerksdorp in the North West. They are accompanied by the provincial Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi and MEC for Community Safety and Transport management Wessels Morweng. This after about fifty…
File: Scene of the Marlboro shooting. City of Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene has called on the government to deploy a Taxi Killings Task Team following the death of taxi boss Molefe Moekeletsi. He was the chairperson of the Alexandra, Randburg, Midrand and Sandton Association (ARMSTA). Kunene was speaking at Moekeletsi’s funeral in Midrand, north…
Bullets seen at the crime scene. A 20-year-old suspect linked to last week’s deadly suspected gang-related shooting in Westbury, is set to appear before the Johannesburg Central Court on Friday. The South African Police Service anti-gang unit arrested the suspect on Wednesday. Two teenagers were killed and five wounded in the attack. Four teenage suspects…
Rain drops seen on a windscreen. The Johannesburg Emergency Services has urged the public to remain cautious as persistent rain continues to fall. Authorities say motorists and pedestrians should avoid crossing flooded routes and keep a safe following distance to prevent accidents. Johannesburg EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says teams remains on standby to respond to…
SA soldiers during a parade. 3 minutes Amaoti residents in the north of Durban have reiterated calls for the SANDF to be deployed to the area. Earlier this week, six community members were shot and killed in separate incidents, allegedly by members of a notorious gang from the area. Residents protested to express their frustrations and…
