School classroom Ninety-five percent of schools in Gauteng have not been inspected for structural safety in the past five years. This is contained in a written reply to a question by the Democratic Alliance in the Gauteng Legislature. DA Gauteng spokesperson on Education Michael Waters says only 105 of the more than 2 000 public…
UMkhonto weSizwe Party leader, Jacob Zuma The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK)Party has publicly endorsed former President, Jacob Zuma’s recent diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Morocco, reigniting debate over South Africa’s foreign policy stance on Western Sahara. [WATCH] MK Party’s Nathi Nhleko, reflecting on Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco, says, “We make it unequivocally clear, our…
Action SA’s National Chairperson, Michael Beaumon says the city is not keeping up with its sewage responsibilities ActionSA has criticised the City of Cape Town’s plans to upgrade and expand marine sewage outfalls. It argues that the plans threaten marine life and could negatively impact the tourism sector. Critics warn that the proposal reinforces the…
The queens who have ruled the Balobedu tribe. 1 minute The Modjadji Royal Council is gearing up for a legal battle against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to officially recognise Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the rightful Queen of the Balobedu nation in December. The council claims that Ramaphosa’s move was ill-informed and that they were not…
The Proteas tighten their grip on the contest, advancing to 148/3 after 15 overs. South Africa are on the brink of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup’s Super 8 stage after captain Aiden Markram’s storming half-century led them to a dominant seven-wicket victory over New Zealand on Saturday, securing their third straight Group D win. New…
Former Vhavenda King, Prince Toni Mphephu Ramabulana testifies in the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo on April 3, 2025. 1 minute Princess Masindi Mphephu’s lawyer Allan Dodson will start cross-examining former Vhavenda king, Prince Toni Mphephu Ramabulana, when the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo continues to hear the case of the battle for the throne…
Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court. The bail hearing of 42-year-old police officer accused of kidnapping 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi will resume today in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court in the Free State. The Grade 11 learner from the Martie du Plessis special school was kidnapped while being driven home from school in Bloemfontein. Last week, investigating officer Kelaotswe Lebodi…
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma (C) before addressing party members 2 minutes The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is adamant that it will take the reins in KwaZulu-Natal in the coming months. Despite the party securing the greatest number of votes in KwaZulu-Natal in last year’s general elections, it failed to secure an outright majority. This…
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has raised concerns about the ongoing volatility in the global economy and the potential impact on investments it makes on behalf of its members. This comes as global uncertainty is at an all-time high amid deepening geopolitical tensions and trade wars following widespread tariffs imposed by the United States…
The ZiG, which debuted in April amid pomp and fanfare, has been depreciating over the past weeks amid a shortage of the dollar despite the central bank attributing the weakening of the currency to speculation. THE month-on-month inflation quickened to 5,8% in September from 1,4% in the previous month as prices rose due to the…
