Former President Thabo Mbeki. Former President Thabo Mbeki says the situation in the Middle East has an impact not only on that region but also on many countries. Mbeki, who celebrated his 83rd birthday, chose to weigh in on the current peace and security challenges around the world. He has called on the international community not…
A protester holds a placard during a march against corruption. Anti-corruption movement, Transparency International, says South Africa has made no progress in combating corruption in the past three years. The movement’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, which was released today, found worsening corruption and a decline in leadership globally, with South Africa stagnating with a score…
Graphic depicting an assault 2 minutes Seven girl learners have appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court charged with common assault. This after being arrested for allegedly assaulting another learner over the weekend. A video emerged showing the alleged assault incident. The incident is said to have happened at a house in Yeoville, Johannesburg, on Saturday…
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee will today hear the evidence of four witnesses who are members of the public. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Friday’s four public submissions follow that of Kishene Chetty. Members of the committee expressed mixed views about Kishene’s evidence. They were…
Professor Dumisani Sibiya says children in early grades benefit greatly from learning in their mother tongue. As today marks International Mother Language Day, there’s been an emphasis on the need for mother tongue based education, in South Africa. The day is observed annually on February 21 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism, as…
FILE | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Political parties in Parliament have expressed their wish lists, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)on Wednesday. They are calling for stricter fiscal discipline and reform to restore confidence, as well as a budget that puts the needs of ordinary South Africans…
Team Zimbabwe from (left) Simon Murungweni (coach), Kelvin Muchenje, Keegan Shutt, Vincent Chidambazina, ZGA VP Munodawafa Mutopo (partly obscured) and Michael Wallace TOP amateur golfer Vincent Chidambazina shot an impressive 2-under par 70 to help Zimbabwe to fourth place on the first day of the All Africa Golf Team Championship which teed off at Bulawayo…
[File Image] A woman holds a placard that reads “Stop killing us,” at a march against gender based violence. A Mozambican witch doctor is expected to appear before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Isaac Shikomboya faces charges of contravening the Immigration Act, the National Health Act, and being in possession of human body parts….
File Image: COSATU members protest joblessness. 2 minutes The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the North West is leading a picket today at the provincial legislature, against austerity measures. This protest comes ahead of the provincial government’s budget speech. The union is urging the government to address issues relating to service delivery…
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan. Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has told the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) that he will testify at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday. He will give his testimony in person, with full security in place. O’Sullivan was due to appear before the committee last week but did not, citing serious security…
