Minister Nyhontso commits to fast-tracking land claims

Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso says the ministry will fast-track land reform claims to restore the dignity of communities that were dispossessed of land during Apartheid. He was speaking after handing over title deeds to communities in the Richtersveld and areas of the Namaqualand in the Northern Cape on Friday. Northern Cape…

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Deokaran’s legacy is mandate to fight corruption: Hlabisa

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa with Babita Deokaran’s family and friends at Stellenbosch University’s Bellville campus in the Western Cape on December 9, 2025. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says the legacy of slain whistle blower Babita Deokaran is not only a cautionary tale, but also a mandate…

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Motorists unhappy with Godongwana’s fuel levy increase

A petrol station attendant fills up a car. 1 minute Some motorists in Kimberley say they are unhappy with the fuel levy increase announced in the budget and which is expected to be effective from next month. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana re-tabled the 2025 National Budget after two earlier failed attempts. The Minister says he…

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Williamson eyes spot on New Zealand’s 2027 World Cup team

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson in action. Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says he hopes to continue playing until the 2027 World Cup as he prepares to make his return for his country in the three-match one-day international series against England, which starts on Sunday. The 35-year-old has not featured for New Zealand since the…

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March and March declares war on crime and drugs in Durban

Drug and alcohol abuse eat away at people’s lives, families, resources and their ability to cope. Photo by Reuters. Civic organisation March and March has vowed to intensify its protests against crimes, including dealing in drugs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. On Friday, the movement took to the streets to demand urgent action against organised crime, corrupt…

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Work together despite differences urges WEF president

A logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 1 minute World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende urged political and business leaders to work together despite their differences to meet “critical priorities” in his closing remarks on Friday. “Driving economic growth, reducing carbon emissions, finding ways to end conflict – all cannot wait. And the…

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Omotoso found not guilty, acquitted on all charges

Televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho appearing in the Gqeberha High Court. 1 minute Televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zikiswa Sitho, have been found not guilty on all charges against them. Omotoso who was arrested at the Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport eight years ago, has…

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