A candle is lit near a book. A former federal chairperson of the Democratic Alliance, Errol Moorcroft has passed away. He retired from politics in 2004 and returned to his farm near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape. Moorcroft’s political career started when was elected as the Progressive Federal Party member for Albany in 1981. He…
FILE | Traffic on the N3 between Gauteng and KZN. High traffic volumes are expected to continue into the evening as holidaymakers make their way towards inland provinces from Durban and the coastal areas in KwaZulu-Natal. The N3 Toll Concession has urged motorists to exercise caution as high traffic volumes may lead to congestion and…
PAC President Mzwanele Nyhontso PAC President Mzwanele Nyhontso says the party wants to bring an end to maladministration in local councils as it gears up to the 2026 local government elections. Nyhontso says the PAC is ready to contest fully in the upcoming elections. He was delivering the party’s New Years Day message. Nyhontso has…
Commissioners of the Madlanga Inquiry at the inquiry’s sitting in Pretoria, 5 Dec 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that the recommendations of the Madlanga Commission will be fully implemented. He was speaking during his New Year’s message earlier Wednesday afternoon. Ramaphosa established the commission earlier this year to investigate allegations including of…
FILE | Trader along a beachfront While the festive season is known for packed beaches and sunny days along the Eastern Cape coast, it’s also a crucial period for local businesses. In Summerstrand, in Gqeberha, the influx of holidaymakers has brought a welcome boost for informal traders and service providers operating along the beachfront. Beachside…
FILE: Initiates in a field in the Eastern Cape. The Amahlubi clan is beaming with joy and pride as it recorded an incident free summer initiation season. Their successful campaign took place against the backdrop of 41 initiate deaths across the country with the Eastern Cape accounting for 22 of these deaths. The clan observed…
Experienced Quinton De Kock gets the nod for the T20 World Cup South African cricket coach Shukri Conrad has named his 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from the 7th of next month. The only real surprise was the exclusion of batters Ryan Rickelton…
Many people are still missing in at least ten drowning incidents along the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape coastline. The search for them is continuing. National Sea Rescue Institute spokesperson, Craig Lambinon has again asking bathers to be cautious during this current springtide phase. He says currents and rip tides are stronger than usual. “NSRI, Police,…
Bafana Bafana players seen during a practice session. The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture is wishing the national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, success in their game on Sunday night. Bafana Bafana takes on Cameroon at the El Barid Stadium in their last 16 knockout encounter. Committee Chairperson Joe McGluwa has described the game…
A crime scene cordoned-off. Gauteng police have opened two inquest dockets after the discovery of bodies of a couple in Sharpeville, Vaal. The body of a 29-year old woman was discovered hidden under the bed on New Year’s Day. This is after the man’s family discovered his body at the same house the previous day….
