File: water shortages in Gauteng Residents of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, say they are still battling a massive water crisis despite numerous government interventions over the past few years. The crisis stems from the failed Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant polluting the Apies River, as well as inadequate water infrastructure across the township. For close to…
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi. United Arab Emirates (UAE) based AI-powered SpaceTech company, Space 42, has launched its next-generation satellite services, Thuraya-4, in South Africa. The move promises to revolutionise connectivity for the most remote corners of the Republic, yet questions remain as the company moves forward without final approval from the industry…
Court gavel. Two VIP Protection Officers assigned to the Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor have been granted bail of R20 000 each in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. Thabang Eugene Sohole and Michael Makampe allegedly shot and killed a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) after forcing him to pull over on the R80 towards…
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefs media on 06 February 2026. Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says they have identified South African Police Service (SAPS) members who have been implicated at the Madlanga Commission and have issued them with notices of investigations into their alleged misconduct. Masemola earlier announced the establishment of a special task team…
Matlala together with his co-accused appeared in court today. Controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s defence has told the High Court in Johannesburg, that they intend on making another application for bail based on new facts. Matlala, together with his co-accused, appeared in court on Friday where their case was postponed to Thursday next week. Matlala…
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefs media on 06 February 2026. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has announced the establishment of a new task team that will investigate South African Police Service (SAPS) members implicated at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The establishment of the team follows a directive from the Presidency, prompted by the…
SABC building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has requested Parliament not to disclose the other part of the report on the proposed new funding model for the SABC to the public. The department and the private company, BMIT Knowledge Group Pty Ltd, have requested that progress made on developing…
MK Party President , Jacob Zuma The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has announced the establishment of a presidential task team as the country prepares for the local government elections. The team will work closely with the office of MKP leader Jacob Zuma. Briefing the media in Umhlanga in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Zuma said the party’s significant growth informed…
A school bus A case of culpable homicide has been opened with Mpumalanga police following the tragic death of a five-year-old learner from Thanda Primary School in Emjejane, Nkomazi. The Grade R learner was apparently run over by a scholar transport bus Thursday afternoon. According to the provincial Department of Education, learners were preparing to…
A picture illustrating the sun, thermometer to demonstrate hot temperatures or heatwave. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the excessive heat currently being experienced in KwaZulu-Natal could be attributed to climate change. The Weather Service has issued an advisory for a heatwave in northern parts of the province. Forecaster Ayanda Nsele says while the…
