Grove End in Phoenix 2 minutes Residents in Phoenix, north of Durban, have expressed dissatisfaction with proposed electricity tariff increases, property valuations and ongoing service delivery challenges during a public consultation on the eThekwini Municipality’s draft 2025/26 budget. The hearing took place at the Stonebridge Community Hall last week, as part of the municipality’s mandatory…
DA federal council Chairperson, Helen Zille. 3 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) is heading to court on Tuesday to challenge government’s Employment Equity Act. The party says that the Act seeks to discriminate unfairly and unconstitutionally. DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille briefed the media in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg on Monday, in regards to…
Court gavel 1 minute A 47-year-old woman from Majemantsho has been denied bail by the Molopo Magistrate’s Court following her arrest for the alleged attempted murder and abuse of her 14-year-old daughter. She is accused of pouring an acidic liquid on the teenager’s face and later transporting her to hospital. The State opposed bail, citing…
Memorial service for Constables Boipelo Senoge, Cebekhulu Linda and Keamogetswe Buys in Bloemfontein, Free State on May 6, 2025. 2 minutes Thabure Unit Commander Brigadier, SP Kubheka says Constables Keamogetswe Buys and Cebekhulu Linda had special skills necessary for the division when they joined it last year in July. He spoke at a joint memorial…
1 minute The inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli continues in the Pietermaritzburg High Court in KwaZulu-Natal. Live proceedings below:
Blood pressure testing kit. 1 minute Health experts say South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, despite increased awareness efforts. May marks World Hypertension Month and Measurement Month, a campaign that encourages individuals to have their blood pressure checked at free screening sites. Hypertension is a condition that affects billions worldwide yet remains dangerously under…
Mine workers stand underground at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg, South Africa October 12, 2022. 2 minutes The Gauteng Health Department has embarked on a medical assessment programme of those who previously worked in mines in the West Rand District. The programme is an initiative driven by the Department in partnership with…
Outside the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court. 1 minute Three of the four suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance of journalist Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli are expected to appear in the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court this morning. One of the suspects is reportedly known to Mdhluli’s family, while another is a minor. The fourth…
Deputy Police Minister, Polly Boshielo and Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae at the joint memorial service of the constables at Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein on May 6, 2025. 1 minute Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo has reassured the families of three deceased constables, Cebekhulu Linda, Boipelo Senoge and Keamogetswe Buys that the investigation is ongoing…
The final State Capture Report seen on a desk at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. 1 minute Former evidence leader in the State Capture Commission Advocate Paul Pretorius says it is concerning that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is not capacitated to effectively prosecute those implicated in state capture corruption. This after retired Chief Justice…
