Members Workers’ Party of Turkey (TIP) hold a protest, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife South Africa has called on the UN Security Council (UNSC), the body mandated to maintain international peace and security, to urgently convene and address the current…
Ironman African Championships finish line 2 minutes The 20th IRONMAN African Championships electrified Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, with a staggering prize pool of over R3 million at stake. Over 2 000 athletes, including 80 elite professionals, converged on the scenic course, ready to push their limits in the grueling triathlon event. Denmark’s Magnus Ditlev delivered an…
President Cyril Ramaphosa It’s all systems go for Monday’s national Freedom Day commemorations at the Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein where President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address. The theme is “Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of Democratic Citizenship.” Government Deputy Spokesperson William Baloyi says the day will be marked…
Baggage reclaim and transfers terminals seen at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Four of the 19 men recruited to go and fight in a war between Russia and Ukraine have landed at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for…
1 minute A 29-year-old man is expected to appear in the Masoyi Magistrate’s Court outside Hazyview in Mpumalanga today for allegedly violating graves. The suspect was arrested at his home in Swalala after being found in possession of human bones. The man is accused of digging the graves of his father and grandfather at a local…
2 minutes The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says the question of withdrawing soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be discussed politically. Kenya’s President William Ruto, as chairperson of the East African Community, has invited the Presidents of Rwanda and the DRC to a meeting in Kenya to discuss the situation…
The North West Provincial Government says progress has been made in its efforts to commercialise provincial nature reserves as part of its Provincial Growth and Development Strategy. Premier Lazarus Mokgosi says the province has secured investment commitments exceeding R420 million, with investors providing bank guarantees and proof of financial capacity. The initiative will involve lease…
Accused in Senzo Meyiwa’s murder 1 minute The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to resume today at the High Court in Pretoria. Last week, defence counsel Zandile Mshololo said there is no evidence that suggests that accused number 5 Fisokuhle Ntuli, drove the car allegedly used as the getaway vehicle when Meyiwa was killed….
Traffic on a freeway 1 minute Traffic is currently flowing freely on the N1 from Gauteng to Limpopo but authorities say they expect traffic volumes to increase as people make last minute trips to Christmas destinations. The Gauteng Traffic Police says it has its officers are out in large numbers to ensure the safety of…
Heavy rain pouring down the roof. The South African Weather Service has forecast higher than normal rainfall for several parts of the country in the coming summer months. Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State and North West are likely to experience heavier rainfall, which could result in localised flooding in some areas. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says…
