The Usindiso building fire in Johannesburg gutted the building and left 76 people dead in 2023. The state is expected to cross-examine alleged arsonist Sthembiso Mdlalose on Wednesday, who stands accused of deliberately setting the hijacked Usindiso building on fire, killing 76 people. The case is being heard by the Johannesburg High Court sitting at…
ANC and SACP flags Political analyst Mazwe Majola says the alliance between the African National Congress and the South African Communist Party could be heading for a split. This follows the SACP’s decision to independently participate in future elections, including the 2026 local government polls. ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa told the party’s recent National General…
The Economic Freedom Fighters march. 1 minute The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will hold what it calls “a VAT victory march” in Pretoria on Monday morning. The march is set to begin at the Union Buildings then proceed to National Treasury. It comes two days before Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, will table his third Budget…
Slain cousins killed in Mamelodi. Family, friends and community members are gathered at the funeral service of two cousins who were shot dead in Mamelodi, East of Pretoria last week. Twenty-two-year-old Tshiamo and 21-year-old Baleseng Moramaga will be laid to rest at Luckau village outside Groblersdal in Limpopo. The cousins’ bodies were found on Sunday…
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus. Springboks’ coach Rassie Erasmus pulled no punches as he laid into his South Africa side following their second half capitulation in the stunning 38-22 loss to Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Springboks were cruising as they led 22-0 inside the first quarter, but…
BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane. Build One South Africa leader, Dr. Mmusi Maimane, has called on every South African, despite their differences, to participate in the National Dialogue. Maimane also urged the foundations, who had withdrawn from the process, to reconsider their stance and participate in the dialogue for the sake of the country. Briefing the…
Zuma-Sambudla in court 2 minutes Members of the MK Party have arrived at the Durban Magistrate’s Court to attend the appearance of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma. Zuma-Sambudla is appearing in court for cases believed to be related to the July 2021 civil unrest. Members of the MK Party, who are…
[FILE] Diabetes is the major co-morbidities associated with serious COVID-19 complications and one of the most pressing health issues in South Africa. 1 minute Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla and Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko are to lead this year’s World Diabetes Day commemoration event in Hammanskraal, Tshwane. World Diabetes Day aims to…
SIU’s operation at a Sandhurst home connected to Tembisa Hospital Capture investigation The Special Investigating Unit has raided a luxury property in Sandhurst, Sandton, linked to an unnamed tycoon implicated in the massive looting scandal at Tembisa Hospital on the East Rand. The raid follows revelations in the SIU’s interim report, which uncovered over R2…
Youth in a field outside an initiation school in the Eastern Cape on July 10, 2006. 1 minute The Eastern Cape Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Department has expressed deep concern over the mounting fatalities among initiates. The situation has led to questions about safety and oversight in initiation schools. This comes as 20…
