France’s Arthur Fils reacts during his round of 64 match against Denmark’s Holger Rune during Italian Open at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy on May 12, 2023. Coming on the heels of his Barcelona triumph earlier this month, Arthur Fils‘ run to the Madrid Open semi-finals shows he has fully recovered from a long-term back…
A police officer seen outside a voting station The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is ready for the 2026 local government elections, which are scheduled for the 4th of November this year. The announcement after the local government election (LGE) date was announced earlier Thursday by President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA spokesperson Jan de Villiers says…
FILE | Traffic on South Africa’s roads. The Western Cape Department of Mobility says it is anticipating an increase in traffic volumes across the province over to the long weekend. The Department’s Traffic Chief, Maxine Bezuidenhout says speeding continues to pose a major risk on roads. She has cautioned both motorists and pedestrians to stay alert and…
Rain seen from a windscreen. Northern Cape residents and motorists have been urged to exercise extreme caution amid severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Police say the severe weather poses serious risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Communities are advised to avoid flooded areas and remain vigilant at…
Akani Simbine, who pulled up with what looked like an injury in the 100m final at the Simbine Classic in Pretoria, on Tuesday evening, is available for the championships. The 18th edition of the World Athletics Relay Championships will take place in Gaborone, Botswana, this weekend, with places at the World Championships up for grabs….
Official opening of Rapid Prototype Training and Testing Facility at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus. The Department of Science and Technology and Innovation says more investment is needed to fast-track innovations and skills. The department says some innovations are unable to prosper because of lack of funding. The department’s Director-General Mlungisi Cele was speaking at…
Flag of the Democratic Alliance. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has won a by-election held in Ward 25 in George in the Southern Cape. The party secured around 43% of the vote. The DA’s Jarques Esau was subsequently elected as the ward councillor. The by-election was called after Esau resigned from the ANC, which had held…
University of Fort Hare’s main campus in the Eastern Cape. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it welcomes confirmation by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is still probing alleged academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape. The party says it wants a speedy resolution to allegations…
Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke in court The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’ Chauke. He has been in custody since November 2025. Chauke brought a new bail application based on what his defence described as new facts after his initial application was denied. His legal representative, Advocate…
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry commissioners Suspended Director for Asset Protection Services at the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Tshukudu Malatji has testified that he was unable to implement an instruction by Deputy Police Chief Revo Spies, to cancel all ad hoc security contracts. Malatji is appearing before the Madlanga Commission, where he has been implicated…
