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Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane 1 minute Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane says the registration of students will continue at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This is despite the circulating statement suggesting that there would not be any registration extension at the institution. Dr Nkabane says the university’s Vice Chancellor will have to account…

Kelvin Momo takes the Best Amapiano Album award for “Ntsako” Kelvin Momo’s album “Ntsako” has won the best Amapiano Album at the South African Music Awards (SAMA). Global dominance. Local roots. 🌍 The Log Drum King has been crowned! Congratulations to Kelvin Momo – Ntsako for the Best Amapiano Album! SAMA31 sponsored by the Motsepe…

A firefighter in action. The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service says the blaze in Dido Valley, Simon‘s Town has been contained. The City’s Fire and Rescue Service, Jermaine Carelse, says firefighters will remain on the scene to monitor the situation.  There have been a number of other fires in the region. Meanwhile, additional firefighters have been dispatched…

Firefighters. The Ekurhuleni Department of Emergency Management Services (EMS) has confirmed that a fire has broken out at an industrial area in Edenvale, east of Johannesburg. Early reports indicate that an automobile parts building is engulfed in flames. EMS Spokesperson William Ntladi says while there are injuries at the scene he cannot confirm the nature…

The South African Weather Service graphic showing the outlook for April 2-3, 2025. 2 minutes Meteorologist Azwi Tuwani says the cold snap experienced in parts of the country is caused by clouds covering the systems, that are moving along the coastal areas and pushing in cooler air to the interior. Gauteng, Free State and the…

FILE | A child plays in water after heavy rains 1 minute The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says persistent rainfall has caused localised flooding in several areas, including Masiphumelele, Khayelitsha and Du Noon. City of Cape Town spokesperson Sonica Lategan says officials have assessed the situation and no residents have been…

FILE | The accused, Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph and her brother Ndilinasho Joseph, who are linked to the theft of $580,000 USD at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm. The three accused in the theft of 580 000 US dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm will on Friday be back in the Modimolle Regional Court in…

President Cyril Ramaphosa and other dignitaries at unveiling of King Shaka statue 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa says the statue of AmaZulu King Shaka at the Durban International Airport, is a symbol of unity, integrity and leadership for all South Africans. The R4.5 million statue was unveiled by Ramaphosa and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini today. Ramaphosa…

Lebombo Border Post between SA and Mozambique. Hawkers from neighbouring Mozambique who frequently cross the border to buy goods in South Africa are accusing the security cluster at the Lebombo Border Post, in Mpumalanga of extortion. They say this happens even when they submit all required documents to border officials. They claim that they are…