Rain seen from the windscreen of a car. 1 minute Johannesburg Emergency Services personnel are on high alert as more heavy rainfall is forecast for Gauteng today. Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says despite overnight rain, no major incidents have been reported. He has urged pedestrians and motorists to be cautious. “We are still encouraging…
Local resident fishing illegally with a gillnet on the Ngobezeleni lake system. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is considered one of the country’s conservation jewels. A large number of indigenous communities live in and around the park and are considered to be among the poorest in the country. They have been fishing…
1 minute The annual Freedom Day celebration keynote address is being delivered by Acting President Gwede Mantashe in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The day is celebrated under the theme – United in Resilience for The Defence of Our Freedom and Democracy. LIVESTREAM:
Bonginkosi Khanyile in the dock. Unrest instigator accused Bonginkosi Khanyile has told the Durban regional court that it wasn’t unusual for him to send messages to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma. Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence and also for contravening COVID-19 regulations. He was being cross-examined about messages and videos he shared with Zuma-Sambudla on the…
An IEC banner seen at a voting station. The Electoral Commission has confirmed the rejection of the Islamic State of Africa’s (ISA) application to register as a political party. In a media statement, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo cited three reasons for the decision: First, over 200 objections were received, with concerns that the party’s…
A protester holds a placard during a march against corruption, gender-based violence and farm murders, in Cape Town. 1 minute South Africa has assumed the chairpersonship of the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies on Commonwealth Africa. Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, has been elected to the position at the end of the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference…
Funeral notice of the slain police officer Provincial MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison in Mpumalanga Jackie Macie says those who kill the police are waging the war against the state. Macie was speaking at the funeral of Sergeant Lawrence Mtshweni who was fatally wounded when him and his colleagues were responding to a…
Mosiuoa Lekota waves to supporters Parliament has paid tribute to former Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota, describing him as a principled leader who helped shape South Africa’s democratic institutions. Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says Lekota played a pivotal role in establishing the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and advancing constitutional governance in the…
Brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande are accused of orchestrating AKA and Tibz murders. The Ndimande brothers, accused of murdering rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane – in a dramatic turnaround – informed the Durban Magistrate’s Court that they plan to apply for bail. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, through their lawyer, made…
KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane welcoming newborn babies KwaZulu-Natal had at midday, welcomed 144 New Year’s babies at its public health facilities across the province. While the arrival of the babies brought joy to many families, the provincial Department of Health raised concern over teen pregnancies. Provincial Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane visited mothers and their…
