FILE PHOTO: Condoms form the red ribbon, which represents the international symbol for AIDS Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced that the US government has approved a PEPFAR bridge plan for South Africa, to the value of 115-million US dollars. US Government approves PEPFAR BRIDGE PLAN for South Africa 4.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the…
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…
Learners in a classroom 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube to fully implement the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA). This follows a decision by Parliament’s clearing house where all parties agreed that the BELA Bill should not be sent back to Parliament to make changes to the sections…
The Usindiso building fire in Johannesburg gutted the building and left 76 people dead in 2023. The state is expected to cross-examine alleged arsonist Sthembiso Mdlalose on Wednesday, who stands accused of deliberately setting the hijacked Usindiso building on fire, killing 76 people. The case is being heard by the Johannesburg High Court sitting at…
Late actor Nandi Nyembe. Creative director and producer Angus Gibson has paid tribute to the late veteran actress Nandi Nyembe at her memorial service at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg. The award-winning actress died last week at the age of 75 after her health started deteriorating. Media Statement 23 August 2025 Joint Statement by the…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says the key to navigating criticism during a challenging period at the club was to block out the noise and remain focused on the work behind the scenes. Speculation over Cardoso’s future intensified in December, with a section of supporters calling for his dismissal amid…
The Soweto Marathon Trust (SMT) says it will stage a protest at this year’s race over the right to host the “People’s Race.” Its rival, the Non-Profit Company (NPC), has announced that the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon will go ahead on Saturday at Nasrec. The ongoing conflict has left some athletes frustrated. SMT Spokesperson,…
Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge’s family attend the re-opening of the inquests into their deaths at the Pietermaritzburg High Court in KwaZulu-Natal on April 14, 2025. 4 minutes The reopened inquest into the death of human rights lawyer, Griffiths Mxenge, has been adjourned to June 17 in the Pietermaritzburg High Court in KwaZulu-Natal. This…
Stop rape sign The Western Cape Education Department says support is being given to a seven-year-old learner who was allegedly raped at a primary school in Atlantis on the West Coast. Protests have taken place at the school with people demanding video footage that can identify the rapist. Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond says, “The allegations…
[File Image] Former Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa addressing members of the media. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Carl Niehaus has questioned the circumstances surrounding the death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who was found dead at the foot of the Hyatt Regency hotel in Paris on Tuesday. It is alleged…
