An empty exam room. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to launch its annual “State of Schools Report” on Wednesday in Johannesburg. The 2025 report is said to highlight systemic challenges that prevent the enjoyment of the right to basic education. SAHRC spokesperson Wisani Baloyi says the report also contains analysis and…
FIFA has lifted the suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation, restoring its full membership rights. 2 minutes FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it approved constitutional amendments validated by world soccer’s ruling body and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The PFF approved the amendments at an extraordinary congress in…
Deputy Police Minister Dr Polly Boshielo presents her evidence before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee on November 5, 2025. Deputy Police Minister Dr Polly Boshielo says Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia assigned her responsibilities a week after his appointment. Boshielo says Police Minister Senzo Mchunu did not assign her duties more than a year after his appointment….
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. 2 minutes Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero says the city did not overspend its budget when it refurbished the long-closed Johannesburg City Library. Speaking to the media at the official opening, Morero has confirmed that approximately R37 million has been spent, with an additional R20 million needed to conclude the work….
Setting at day 2 of the M20 Summit in Johannesburg, 2 September 2025. The highlights of the 2025 M20 programme, a two-day conference on media and information integrity running on the sidelines of the G20 programme in South Africa. Gallery by: Walter Moropa
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal. Liverpool coach Arne Slot says he is delighted to have Mohamed Salah returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty soon, despite an apparent falling-out just weeks ago. In a fiery outburst after a 3-3 draw at Leeds United, the Egyptian forward accused the club of throwing him…
The aftermath of a car accident. 1 minute The Eastern Cape has witnessed a devastating spike in road fatalities this festive season, with more lives lost compared to the previous year. To date just over 190 people have perished on the province’s roads. Transport MEC Xolile Nqatha says this is concerning as they had hoped…
A cameraman during a shoot. The Chairperson of the Madlanga Commission Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga has ruled that the media and the public will not sit in today’s proceedings. It says this is because the subject matter is at the center of the ongoing investigations. The media has not opposed the ruling to hold hearings in camera. The commission is…
Nkosana Makate, ‘Please Call Me’ originator, speaking to SABC News. Please call me inventor Nkosana Makate will not be receiving his full payout from Vodacom until the dispute with his previous legal funder is resolved. Makate’s former legal funder Black Rock Mining Limited recently filed papers in the Johannesburg High Court contesting a claim for…
Katiso “KT” Molefe appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg, August 20. The legal defense in the case against Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe says the state is drawing influence from a base of speculation. This was heard during his bail appeal at the High Court in Johannesburg on Thursday. This comes after Molefe was denied…
