FILE | Former president Jacob Zuma in court. The High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in former president Jacob Zuma’s application to appeal a ruling that ordered him to repay R 28.9 million in state-funded legal fees. Zuma’s legal team told the court that the payments were authorised by state officials at the time…
FILE | Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) MP Lucky Montana. The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has confirmed the resignation of Lucky Montana as one of its members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly. His exit comes shortly after the resignation of fellow MKP MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. In a statement, the party says while it…
AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel speaking at a briefing. Lobby group AfriForum has denied allegations that it is spreading disinformation that government is committing genocide against Afrikaners in South Africa. This, after President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned what he called a disinformation campaign that was impacting South Africa’s relations with the United States. Ramaphosa said the false information…
The National Health Department says its efforts to track those who have tested positive for HIV and those who have stopped taking medication have started to show positive results. This, as South Africa joins other countries in commemorating World Aids Day today. Deputy President Paul Mashatile is leading the national event at the Masemola Stadium in…
SACP supporters The political implications of the South African Communist Party’s (SACP) decision to contest the 2026 local elections independently have topped the agenda of the Special African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Boksburg East of Johannesburg. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of their one-day meeting, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says they…
World Aids Day 1st December. World AIDS Day, observed every December 1st, serves as a moment to emphasise the importance of ongoing support for people living with HIV, to raise awareness about the full range of HIV prevention options, and to honour those who have lost their lives to HIV-related illnesses. The infographic below highlights…
Rain on a car windscreen The South African Weather Service has urged the public to take weather warnings seriously, as they play a critical role in reducing the risk of injury, loss of life or property damage. This after severe thunderstorms left a trail of damage across Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, after a level 4 warning…
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu testifies before the Ad Hoc Committee on October 21, 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Tuesday. The Commission is probing KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations that senior police officials, including Mchunu, are corrupt, have links to criminal syndicates…
Rugby Union – Autumn Internationals – Wales v South Africa – Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain – November 29, 2025 South Africa’s Siya Kolisi during the national anthems before the match. The Springboks have scored their biggest ever win in Cardiff when they thrashed Wales 73-0 at the Principality Stadium to finish their end-of-year tour…
Benches inside the court The case against five suspects allegedly linked to the recruitment of South Africans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war has been postponed to next Monday for a formal bail application. South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Freelance presenter Nonkululeko Mantula, Thulani Mazibuko, Xolani Ntuli, Siphamandla Tshabalala and Sifiso Mabena briefly appeared before…
