Jayden-Lee Meek who was murdered in Fleurhof A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek. The suspect is said to be the boy’s close relative. The Grade five learner’s bruised body was found on the staircase of a complex in May this year, where he lives with his family…
IPID senior Investigator, Nomsa Masuku. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) senior Investigator, Nomsa Masuku, has testified that the police watchdog could not establish the presence of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) vehicles outside the home of Brakpan businessman, Emmanuel Mbense. Mbense was killed in April 2022 allegedly by members of the police service. His body…
Kungawo Sangqu drawing his portraits. 1 minute A 15-year-old self-taught artist from the KwaZakhele township in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape is using his creative talent to inspire young people. Kungawo Sangqu aims to showcase the diverse opportunities available to generate income. He also wants to empower his peers to explore their passions. The artist’s…
South Africa’s ambassador Ebrahim Rasool 2 minutes International relations expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela has questioned the conduct of South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, to the US, following his sudden expulsion from the country. In a post on X, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio said that the South African ambassador was no longer…
A South African voting The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that it will not be implementing an electronic voting system for next year’s local government elections (LGE). IEC officials met with members of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) to discuss preparations for the upcoming elections and to…
A sand mine 2 minutes Some concerned truck owners, drivers and brick manufacturers from the Vhembe District are calling on the Department of Mineral Resources to relax requirements to attain mining licenses. They marched to the department in Polokwane in Limpopo to hand over a memorandum of demands. They are accusing the department of orchestrating…
[File photo] A farmer holds a cannabis plant. 1 minute Researchers at the North West University say their recently approved IKS Matekwane Sandbox is a significant milestone in ensuring people are able to access opportunities to participate in the commercialization of cannabis. The university hosted traditional leaders and healers as well as indigenous farmers at…
File | Springboks in training Reigning Rugby World Cup champions, South Africa, will return to the iconic Wembley Stadium in London for the first time since 2016 for a test match against Japan on November 1. On their last visit to the famous North London venue, the Springboks and the Barbarians played to a thrilling…
Candle burning 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted with sadness the passing of former Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Justice Clement Temba Sangoni. This comes after the family of the retired top judge in a statement announced his passing following a short illness. President Ramaphosa says the passing…
MEC Chiloane visiting Alrapark Primary School in following school disruptions, 1 September 2025. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has promised to build a new school at Alrapark Primary School in Nigel, east of Johannesburg, within the next 18 months. Chiloane says this while visiting the school following last week’s disruptions. Learners have not been to…
