Former President Thabo Mbeki Former President Thabo Mbeki says more than thirty years into democracy, the country finds itself in need of urgent intervention amidst ongoing poor governance issues and a number of crises. Mbeki was speaking at the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha during the launch of the National Dialogue in the Eastern Cape…
Orlando Pirates in a match with Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, 23 August 2025. Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates could not be separated in their Betway Premiership encounter on Saturday afternoon. The two teams played to a 1-all draw at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria. Sundowns are still top of the log, and…
Former KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube and former KZN Transport MEC Sipho Hlomuka unveiling the province’s new plates, November 2023. The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Transport has warned motorists that they have until November 30 to switch to the new vehicle licence system. The provincial Transport Department introduced the new numbering system to address a shortage…
A South African court room pictured above. A second suspect arrested in connection with the recent mass shooting incident in Westbury is expected to make his first appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The 36-year-old, whom police believe to be the mastermind behind the shooting, was arrested on Friday. The shooting left two…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus lauded the intensity his players showed in their 61-7 demolition of Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, but warned next weekend’s Autumn International series clash with France will be another step up. The Springboks ran in nine tries as they led 26-0 at halftime in difficult,…
Livestock seen in a kraal. Livestock farmers at Ga-Mashashane, south-west of Polokwane in Limpopo, believe that livestock theft is spiralling out of control. Farmers say they have lost hundreds of cattle and sheep over the last few months. Masenya Rafapa, who has been rearing and selling cattle for a living for years, says he has…
Cricket South Africa (CSA) says the National Women’s Cricket Team (Proteas Women) has been consistent in their performance. The Proteas Women will be creating history as they are set to play against India in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai this Sunday. It is a historic…
A broken windscreen. A well-known Lekompo music artist is receiving medical attention at the Polokwane Hospital in Limpopo after being involved in a car crash that claimed the life of one person. Melita Ribane, commonly known as Kharishma, was involved in a car crash on Friday morning. Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe visited her in…
A City of Johannesburg ambulance shown on the picture above. A paramedic who responded to the Reiger Park mass shooting in Ekurhuleni has described the scene that confronted him as horrific. Six people, including three women, were shot dead and three others were left injured after suspects driving in two vehicles started shooting randomly on…
[File photo] Bullets seen at a crime scene. The community of Reiger Park in Ekurhuleni says they are fearing for their lives due to ongoing gang-related killings in the area. Six people, including three women, were shot dead, and three other people were left injured after suspects driving in two vehicles started shooting randomly on…
