The funeral service of former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa, 31 December 2025. The City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has paid tribute to former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa, describing him as an advocate for discipline and accountability. Hlongwa passed away last week following a short illness. He also served as the Gauteng Health MEC…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his New Year’s message President Cyril Ramaphosa says rooting out corruption remains government’s overriding priority. He delivered his New Year’s message to the nation on Wednesday afternoon. Ramaphosa says billions of stolen money has been recovered by the excellent work of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Asset Forfeiture Unit…
Stock image of woman holding a baby. The health facilities in Limpopo have welcomed 26 New Year babies so far. Health department spokesperson Percy Moagi says of the 26 babies, 15 are boys and eleven are girls. Health authorities are visiting various hospitals to welcome the new bundles of joy. The babies and their mothers…
Broken glasses at an accident scene. Two people have died on the N2 between East London and Qonce in the Eastern Cape when two motor vehicles collided head-on. Both individuals were declared dead on the scene, while another occupant sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for medical treatment. Provincial Transport Department spokesperson Unathi…
A newborn laying in a crib. Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has joined five mothers in welcoming their newly born bundles of joy at Leratong Hospital, on the West Rand. During the ceremony, mothers were presented with gift hampers. Whilst welcoming the New Year babies, Nkomo-Ralehoko also highlighted the issue of teenage…
A marching Cape Malay Choir on the streets of the Bo-Kaap, January 1, 2026. The streets of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town came alive with the sights and sounds of over 30 Cape Malay choirs who rang in the new year in the age-old road march or “nagtroepe” tradition. With its roots in the times…
Fatal taxi accident in the Eastern Cape. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has expressed condolences to the families of the nine people who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. A minibus taxi collided with a passenger car and a bakkie on the R61. Eight people were also injured in the crash. Premier Mabuyane…
FILE | Political parties posters for the 2014 Elections. The African National Congress (ANC) says it will use the year 2026 to prepare for the upcoming Local Government Elections. This is as political parties head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected to take place before the end of the year. ANC Spokesperson Mahlengi…
Bafana Bafana player during match against Zimbabwe. South Africa had to dig deep to advance to the round of 16 of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Bafana Bafana beat neighbours, Zimbabwe, 3-2 to finish second in Group B behind Egypt. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was satisfied with the win and…
Sign showing a pedestrian crossing The City of Cape Town Traffic Services says it has issued fines to 250 pedestrians found unlawfully walking on the city’s motorways since the start of this month. The flouting of traffic laws happened despite the city’s extensive pedestrian awareness and education initiatives. Spokesperson Kevin Jacobs says their direct engagements…
