File image: Firearm and ammunition. 1 minute Two suspects have been arrested in separate incidents in Ravensmead on the Cape Flats for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk said officers were conducting crime prevention operations when they received information about a man carrying a firearm in the area. Upon…
3 minutes As the South African Communist Party (SACP) prepares to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections for the first time, political analyst Dr Levy Ndou warns the party will need to intensify its efforts to gain voter support. The assessment follows Friday’s bilateral meeting between the SACP and the Congress of Traditional Leaders of…
2 minutes Team South Africa enjoyed a great day at the World Athletics Relays Championships in China on Saturday, with all four relay teams advancing to Sunday’s finals – and, more importantly, securing qualification for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this year. A total of 19 South African athletes are competing across four…
1 minute The African National Congress (ANC)’s regional elective conference in the Peter Mokaba region in Limpopo has been postponed indefinitely due to unresolved disputes. The conference was scheduled to start yesterday, just outside Polokwane. The party’s current regional chairperson and Polokwane Municipality Executive Mayor, John Mpe, is expected to run for a third term….
1 minute The inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli continues in the Pietermaritzburg High Court, KwaZulu-Natal. Live stream:
1 minute The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing allegations of sexual harassment against Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court continues. The complainant, Andiswa Mengo, is currently under cross-examination. Live stream:
Outside the Gauteng Health Department office. 2 minutes The Gauteng Department of Health says it is addressing the issue of unpaid salaries affecting healthcare workers at public hospitals in the province. This comes after reports that several doctors at facilities, including Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke, and Dr George Mukhari hospitals, have not been paid…
Police crime scene tape. 1 minute Limpopo police are searching for two armed suspects accused of breaking into multiple homes and committing rape, including against minors, in Hoveni village outside Tzaneen. Some of the victims were shot and are currently receiving treatment in hospital. The suspects also reportedly stole various household items during the attacks….
A nurse in a hospital ward 1 minute As South Africa marks International Nurses Day, the Department of Health has announced plans to recruit 200 new nurses in the coming months to address the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals. The theme for this year’s commemoration, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies,” underlines…
Court proceedings in Asbestos case. 1 minute The trial within a trial in the R255 million asbestos roof removal case has been postponed to Wednesday in the Free State High Court, after a state witness fell ill last week and is still unwell today. Judge Phillip Loubser was expected to deliver a ruling on whether…
