An image for GBV awareness As the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) persists, South African social media has been flooded with purple profile profile as a symbol of solidarity against the crisis. Recent quarter crime statistics paint a grim picture, recording more than 9 200 rape cases – averaging 103 women raped every…
ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi. The former Deputy Minister of Transport and Water and Sanitation, Dikeledi Magadzi, will be laid to rest in a Category Two Official Provincial funeral in Polokwane on Saturday. Magadzi served in various roles in the national government and the Limpopo provincial government. She died on Sunday at the…
Bottles of alcohol seen on a table. Social justice organisation Soul City has expressed concern over what it calls South Africa’s casual view of alcohol. This follows a viral social media video showing a woman allegedly giving alcohol to minors on Christmas Day. The video sparked widespread outrage and dialogue on alcohol regulation in the…
African National Congress Cadre Dikeledi Magadzi has passed. “It is with a deep sense of sadness that we inform you of the passing on of Cde Dikeledi Magadzi this morning 28th December 2025,” says a statement from the African National Congress’ (ANC), Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula. The African National Congress (ANC) is deeply saddened and mourns…
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko. Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko says Brian Hlongwa’s legacy cannot be overshadowed by the allegations of corruption that were brought against him. At the time of his death, Hlongwa was facing corruption and money laundering charges from irregular contracts during his tenure as Health MEC between 2006-2009. The trial was…
Fireworks seen on the picture above. Animal welfare organisations are cautioning pet owners to take the necessary steps to ensure animals are protected against traumatising noise caused by fireworks. The annual warning comes as many South Africans will mark the new year with the lighting of fireworks at midnight. General Manager for Animal Anti-Cruelty Durban…
Police are searching for suspects following a shooting incident in which three people were shot along the Nyongane Main Road in Hazyview on 30 December 2025. Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a case of double murder as well as attempted murder following a shooting incident at Nyongane Trust outside Hazyview. This after two men were…
FILE | Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa. African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, will on Wednesday morning deliver the eulogy at the funeral service for former Gauteng Health MEC, Brian Hlongwa. Hlongwa passed away last week after a short illness. His funeral service will be held at the Walter Sisulu Hall in…
Gauteng police check motorist vehicle during Safer Festive Season campaign. Gauteng Police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni says over twenty-six thousand offenders have been arrested by police for numerous criminal acts such as murder, car-hijacking, possession of illegal firearms and ammunition since October this year. Mthombeni revealed these stats during the Safer Festive Season…
A Border Management Authority guard seen checking a motorist’s documents. The South African National Defence Force ( SANDF) has intercepted more than a thousand undocumented foreign nationals trying to gain entry into the country. The interception of Zimbabwean nationals was made along the Groblersbridge Border Post outside Lephalale in Limpopo. During the interception, a South…
