Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi speaking at the Funeral Service of Gertrude Shope, May 31, 2025. 2 minutes Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has remembered late ANC stalwart Gertrude Shope as a global leader and says even though her funeral has been declared a Special Official Category One funeral, the honour goes beyond. This comes as Mme…
Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi. Retired Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi has testified that an internal audit report cleared the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s (EMPD) Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi. This is despite an Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report, which recommended that Mkhwanazi, who has been suspended, must be charged and disciplined in…
An inspector checks cattle for foot and mouth disease. The impact of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) for stock farmers in the Eastern Cape continues. The disease was detected again in Keiskammahoek, in December last year, after it was contained in the Humansdorp area over the previous 12 months. Suspected cases were also noted in Bizana and…
BonDay at Meetings Africa 2026 taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre. The Meetings Africa’s Bon Day has seen a reflection of 20 years of showcasing Africa’s strengths, unlocking opportunities and advancing the continent ‘s visibility on the global stage. The 2026 edition has been described as a landmark edition under the theme “20 years…
Springboks women on a sports field. The Springbok women opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on a high note. They humiliated World Cup debutants Brazil 66-6 in a Pool D match in Northampton, England, on Sunday afternoon. The Brazilians have had the better of the Springboks in 7’s rugby, winning three out of four matches, but…
City Power offices in Johannesburg. The Emmarentia Residents’ Association in Johannesburg has slammed City Power‘s move to make consumers pay for electricity cables leading from the grid into their homes if they’re damaged or stolen. The new policy shifts the cost of cables and installation to households and requires residents to meet strict standards before…
