KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport Siboniso Duma at the scene of the horrific accident KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport Siboniso Duma says the owners, together with both drivers of the truck and the taxi involved in a crash south of Durban, should be charged with murder. The crash claimed the lives of 11 people, including a 13-year-old…
Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero says there are signs of improved service delivery under his leadership, despite rising political pressure against him. Morero is facing a motion of no confidence in the City Council brought by minority party Al Jama-ah, with the support of other minority parties. The parties have since written to ANC…
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on January 29, 2026 KwaZulu-Natal Hawks Head General Lesetja Senona has testified that he’s not connected to his son’s business venture with attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Senona continues to face cross-examination before the Madlanga Commission for his alleged links with Matlala. The Commission, through…
SASSA head office. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging all beneficiaries who’ve been summoned for a review, to visit their nearest offices to avoid the suspension of their grants. These reviews are conducted to determine whether beneficiaries who’ve been identified, still meet the eligibility criteria for social grants. The agency says grant…
Former Section Head of Finance and Administration Services at the South African Police Service, Tiyani Hlungwani Former Section Head of Finance and Administration Services at the South African Police Service (SAPS), Tiyani Hlungwani has accused former Police Minister Bheki Cele of dismissing him. Hlungwani is making submissions to the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of…
Matric leaners in a classroom. Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier says his department will now focus on improving the quality of Matric passes. This follows the province’s record-breaking performance in the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Exams. The Western Cape achieved an 88.2% pass rate and a Bachelors pass rate of 49.2%, the…
SAPS rape graphic. A 65-year-old Northern Cape pastor has been arrested in Galeshewe township for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy. The incident allegedly occurred last year November and a case was opened this week after the minor finally reported the ordeal to his mother. Police spokesperson Merapelo Pilane says investigations are ongoing. “It is…
[FILE IMAGE] Marumo Gallants squad Marumo Gallants are targeting maximum points when they face Kaizer Chiefs in a crucial Premier Soccer League fixture Wednesday evening in Bloemfontein. Chiefs are going into the match sitting third on the log with 27 points from 14 games, while Gallants are looking to improve their position on the table. Match Day!…
Flooded area in Limpopo Limpopo police say the search for three people who were swept away by flood waters is continuing. The remains of five-year-old Siyanda Baloyi and two bakkie occupants swept away by floods in Mbaula village outside Giyani and Tswinga village near Thohoyandou respectively, are yet to be found. Baloyi was swept away…
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago. The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to deliver its first interest rate decision of the year on Thursday afternoon in Pretoria. The bank last cut rates by 25-basis-points in November last year, taking the repo rate to 6.75% and the prime lending rate to…
