One of Ithala Bank branches. A full bench of the Durban High Court has ruled that the board of the KwaZulu-Natal development entity, Ithala, does not have control over its bank accounts to pay salaries, South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grants, and service providers. This is pending an appeal against a ruling of Judge…
South African soldier patrolling a border The community of Nondabuya area under Jozini Local Municipality in the far northern KwaZulu-Natal, who are victims of cross border crime, are desperate for interventions. Syndicates are targeting locals who drive bakkies and other big vehicles. Two weeks ago, two people were killed and their vehicles were taken across…
Minister Solly Malatsi addressing the M2 Summit in Johannesburg, 01 September 2025. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says press freedom without interference and censorship is essential to ensure a thriving democracy. This was the Minister’s message during his keynote address at the M20 Summit, which kicked off on Monday morning in Melrose Arch,…
The VW Polo three constables were travelling in being pulled out of the Hennops River. Eight months after the death of the three police constables, their families are still waiting for a report on what exactly happened. The trio were on their way to Limpopo from their homes in Bloemfontein for a work assignment when…
YES Trust Zimbabwe, a youth-led non-profit making civic society organisation, advocates young citizens’ rights to health, education, and social protection through edutainment/multimedia advocacy strategy. THE Youth Edutainment Services Trust (YESTrust) Zimbabwe organisation, in partnership with AmplifyChange, has launched a short film competition for local female filmmakers in the fight against new HIV infections. The competition…
High Court in Johannesburg. The High Court in Johannesburg will on Wednesday hear an urgent application by businessman and philanthropist Collen Mashawana. Mashawana filed papers with the court seeking an interdict to stop news publication Daily Maverick and investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh from reporting further on his alleged involvement in the Independent Development Trust (IDT)…
A pit toilet built at a secluded part of a property. 2 minutes The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says significant progress has been made to eradicate pit toilets. However, the commission says more still needs to be done. The SAHRC conducted an investigation which has revealed that pit toilets remain a widespread issue…
NEC member Mmamoloko Kubayi African National Congress NEC member Mmamoloko Kubayi has warned against leaders who are detached from reality but only want to contest power. Kubayi was delivering a keynote address on the first day of the 7th ANC Nelson Mandela Regional Conference at the Nelson Mandela University. The conference has been postponed many…
SANDF soldiers patrolling 2 minutes EFF MP Carl Niehaus has criticised Defence Minister Angie Motshekga for cancelling a scheduled meeting with Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans. The postponement was announced by the committee’s chairperson, Dakota Legoete. Niehaus, a member of the committee, accused Motshekga of neglecting the SANDF’s operational readiness, particularly for…
[FILE IMAGE]: Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold in action. 3 minutes Goalkeepers who hold onto the ball for longer than eight seconds will concede a corner under a new rule approved by the International Football Association Board on Saturday. Currently, Law 12.2 states that a goalkeeper has six seconds to release the ball before the opposing team…
