Police are investigating the deaths of three illegal miners. Police in Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, have opened an inquest case following the recovery of three male bodies in the Mkhomazane River near the Songimvelo Nature Reserve. The bodies have been identified to be those of Mandla Mthethwa, Washington Nyoni, and Johan Nyoni. They were reportedly identified by…
A grade 12 learner needs to raise R37000 for a cataract The family of a Grade 12 learner, Kamogelo Motaung, is racing against time to raise enough funds to afford eye surgery. Motaung has cataracts in both eyes and is desperate for assistance as this is affecting his studies. Although government hospitals offer the service,…
Australia’s Corey Toole in action with South Africa’s Ruan Nortje. Handre Pollard put in a commanding performance at flyhalf as a more pragmatic South Africa beat Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship test in Cape Town on Saturday to reignite the defence of their title. Australia had stunned the world champion Springboks 38-22 in…
Orlando Pirates in a match with Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, 23 August 2025. Orlando Pirates have booked their spot in the MTN 8 final. The Buccaneers, who reached their MTN 8 final in four successive seasons, beat Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 in a penalty shootout after the two teams drew 1-all in regulation…
Build One South Africa leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane addresses a media briefing in Rosebank, Johannesburg on August 22, 2025. Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane says the party is in talks with a number of parties on possible consolidation, ahead of next year’s Local Government Elections. Maimane says that BOSA has learned…
The late David Makhubela, at his funeral, was described as a smart and intelligent man African Congress for Transformation (ACT) President, Ace Magashule says the African National Congress (ANC) has been regressing since 2017. Magashule says the poor state of municipalities is a reflection that ANC that is not united and added that the Government…
Completed repairs of the Uitkyk-DeHoek pipeline. The Mangaung Metro Municipality in Bloemfontein says the repair work on Uitkyk-DeHoek pipeline has been completed. Mangaung Metro Spokesperson Qondile Khedama says re-filling of the 130-kilometre-long pipeline has commenced. Khedama says most areas will start to get water in the evening although total restoration will take time due to…
Johannesburg Emergency Services vehicle. The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (Joburg EMS) say they are on high alert following a high fire danger alert issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) for today citing windy and warm weather conditions that could fuel uncontrolled veld fires. EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says, “From our side, as the…
Two were injured in a aircraft crashes near George after double engine failure. The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) has confirmed a crash that involved a Rockwell 500S light aircraft near George, in the Western Cape in which two people sustained slight injuries. A light aircraft crashed earlier this morning south of Tembalethu, George.https://t.co/yhM7XvzAnx#ArriveAlive…
Durban hosts qualifiers for the Kimberley Diamond Cup, spotlighting South Africa’s top skateboarding talent The first skateboard qualifiers for the Kimberley Diamond Cup Grand Slam kicked off in Durban, today. [WATCH] Skateboarders from across SA have descended on Durban for the first regional qualifiers of the Diamond Cup Grand Slam. Both pros and amateurs are…
