Umdloti Beach 2 minutes A swimmer has gone missing at a beach in Umdloti, north of Durban Wednesday morning, while the body of a suspected drowning victim has been recovered at a beach along the city’s beachfront. [DEVELOPING] Two bodies have been recovered along KZN’s north coast—one at Umdloti Beach, spotted by paddlers, and another…
South Africa-based Zimbabwean academic Millie Phiri DIGITAL activism plays a pivotal role in advancing social justice movements, particularly in the African context, an expert has said. Speaking in Harare at the recently held Hub Uncoference, hosted under the Shoko Festival banner, South Africa-based Zimbabwean academic Millie Phiri emphasized the transformative power of social media platforms…
Childhood cancer diagnosis within less developed and rural areas has come under the spotlight as September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 400 000 new cases are identified each year, with around 1000 of those cases in South Africa. The Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) says leukemia…
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Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says he has little confidence in the Hawks and believes South Africa cannot win the fight against corruption without a capable and effective police force. Zondo was speaking at the South African Council of Churches’ National Anti-Corruption conference in Johannesburg. He warns that corruption has…
[File image] President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to US President Donald Trump 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says he has on two occasions tried to reach out to the United States President, Donald Trump, diplomatically. Answering questions in the National Assembly at Parliament in Cape Town, Ramaphosa says he started in Trump’s capacity as US president-elect, as…
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille Government leaders, industry players, and communities gathered in Johannesburg on Saturday to celebrate World Tourism Day, marking South Africa’s unique place on the global travel map. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille highlights the sector’s resilience and its power to drive jobs, growth, and pride in the country’s beauty….
Scene of a multiple-vehicle crash in Limpopo which claimed seven lives (22 December 2024) 2 minutes The carnage continues on South Africa’s roads as another crash has claimed multiple lives, this time in Limpopo. Seven people were killed and many others injured in a multiple-vehicle pile-up on the N1 in Ga-Phasha, Botlokwa outside Polokwane. The…
Financial Action Task Force flag. 1 minute South Africa is making progress towards exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist. According to the FATF, the country has addressed 20 of the 22 action items relating to combating money laundering and terrorist financing. This leaves two items outstanding to be addressed in the next reporting…
File | Accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa trial Muzi Sibiya. Accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, is expected back on the witness stand at the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. Sunday marked 11 years since the Bafana Bafana captain was shot dead at the parental home of…
