UIM President Neil de Beer United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer has died at the age of 56. His party has confirmed that he died this morning after losing the battle with cancer. Today, our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we bid farewell to a truly remarkable soul—a friend whose kindness touched…
Coffin of Nandi Nyembe Veteran actress Thoko Ntshinga paid a heartfelt tribute to her late colleague and friend, Nandi Nyembe. She has described Nyembe as a multi-talented thespian who she met back in the 1970s while she was job hunting. Nyembe passed on a week ago at the age of 75 after battling a long…
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his third round match against Britain’s Cameron Norrie. Novak Djokovic stayed in the hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam trophy on Friday by quickly recovering from a lower back problem to beat unseeded Briton Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-7(4) 6-2 6-3 and reach the fourth round of the US Open….
A cough medication is poured The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security directorate has made an urgent call on residents to report businesses and individuals who are illegally selling cough syrup and other dangerous medications to children to get high. Mayco Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith says law enforcement officers received information…
GBVF graphic Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) have been highlighted as one of the grappling effects of unemployment in South Africa. This during an institutional public lecture in honour of social activist and writer, Dr Brigalia Bam, held by the Nelson Mandela University on Friday. The lecture was held under the theme “preparing women…
An increase in cervical cancer cases has prompted the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department to embark on a mass cancer awareness and screening drive, targeting townships and rural areas in the province. Close to 3 000 women were part of the cancer screening drive in KwaMashu, north of Durban. Health officials say they’ve recorded an increase in…
South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya H.E. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accorded the late South African High Commsioner to Kenya, Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu a Special Official Funeral Category 2, which will take place in Middelburg, Mpumalanga on Saturday next week. Mahlangu passed away last week at the age of 72. The President…
Log leaders in the Betway Premiership, Sekhukhune United, will want to build on their strong start to the season when they face Durban City at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday. While Sekhukhune will look to make home ground advantage count, Kaizer Chiefs, who are level on points, will need to produce a…
SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila speaking at an event. The South African Communist Party (SACP) says limited funds will not deter it from contesting the 2026 local government elections. The party’s General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says they would rely on grassroots support to ensure the success of their campaign. Mapaila spoke with the media on the…
FILE| IEC elections results screen. The Electoral Commission’s (IEC) first-quarter disclosure report for the 2025-2026 financial year has revealed that the Democratic Alliance (DA) has received the largest share of donations in this quarter. The report has put the figure at R32 million, followed by the African National Congress (ANC) with over R7 million and…
