Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape has welcomed the decision by the Bisho High Court to stop the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) from investigating the province’s Premier and party Provincial Chairperson, Oscar Mabuyane, regarding his academic qualifications at the University of Fort Hare. The court declared the…
A police van seen outside a parking lot. Police at Mossel Bay in the Western Cape have opened two inquest dockets after two men died earlier today at the Ironman competition taking place in the town. Police spokesperson, Chris Spies, says preliminary reports suggest that two men, aged 29 and 58, believed to be participants…
Willie Aucamp being sworn in as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, November 17, 2025. The newly appointed Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister, Willie Aucamp, says his immediate priority is to create jobs. He was speaking after his swearing-in at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Aucamp last week, along with Alexandra…
Coal is seen on the road on the N12 East highway in Glenanda in Johannesburg after a truck overturned. The N12 East freeway in Glenanda in Johannesburg has been closed after a truck overturned, spilling coal all over the road. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says traffic is being diverted at the Kliprivier Drive off-ramp. “The…
Rain drops hitting the ground. The South African Weather Service says that inclement weather conditions are expected to improve in the coming days. This follows heavy rains and flooding in parts of the country. Severe warning for adverse weather conditions was issued for Gauteng and Mpumalanga over the weekend. Less severe conditions remain for the…
Springboks team for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in London on October, 4 2025. Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi has reiterated that his side will be up against very capable breakdown specialists, when South Africa takes on Italy in Turin on the third stop of the end of year tour on Saturday afternoon….
Four killed in a head-on collision between two sedans on the R38 Road between Hendrina and Carolina. In Mpumalanga, four people died following a head-on collision between two vehicles on the R38 road between Hendrina and Carolina. Safety, Security, and Liaison spokesperson Moeti Mmusi says the investigation into the crash is underway. He has called…
[File Image]: Global ratings agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings. The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the decision by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings to upgrade South Africa’s sovereign credit rating. The S&P decision follows the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) earlier this week. ANC NEC member and deputy…
MK Party’s John Hlophe and other members The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) says it has appointed a legal to team to conduct an inquiry into its suspended Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe. This follows a meeting between party leader Jacob Zuma the national officials as well as the Parliamentary caucus. The party has also announced…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Live proceedings below:
