Two charred bodies have been discovered during a fire incident that occurred in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) in Alberton East of Johannesburg. Two charred bodies have been discovered during a fire incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Alberton, east of Johannesburg. According to the City of Ekurhuleni…
Damage from an Eastern Cape Storm. Dozens of people in Shukunxa outside Qumbu in the Eastern Cape are living in appalling conditions after a storm wreaked havoc there earlier this year. 119 homesteads were damaged and 36 homes were completely destroyed leaving many homeless. 93-year-old Nomqakatho Gwadiso lives in a decaying shack. Her relative, Nofezile…
Judges’ Secretary Andiswa Mengo at the Tribunal 1 minute The Judicial Conduct Tribunal (JCT) has concluded hearing the evidence and subsequent cross-examination of Judges’ Secretary Andiswa Mengo. The fact-finding body chaired by retired Judge President Bernard Ngoepe kicked off two weeks ago to probe the first ever sexual harassment complaint in South Africa’s judiciary. Mengo…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to trim his Cabinet and do away with deputy ministers. This follows revelations that two deputy police ministers had gone for over a year without any specific responsibilities delegated to them. This week, Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale told the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament…
The Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Provincial General Council (PGC) has finalised its inputs for the National General Council (NGC) to be held in Gauteng. The Council brought together senior party leaders and delegates from the five regional districts. Among the key recommendations is the high-speed train between Limpopo and Gauteng and internet accessibility. Limpopo…
FILE | Former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Johan Booysen after testifying the State Capture Inquiry. The former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss, Johan Booysen, says that conflicts within the South African Police Service (SAPS) leadership are hindering efforts to combat crime. He was commenting on the testimonies of KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkwanazi and National Police Commissioner Fannie…
Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. Born in Vosburg in the Karoo and raised in Queenstown in the Eastern Cape, Sonn graduated from the University…
FILE | Burning tyres during a protest. Motorists are urged to avoid the N1 near Winburg in the Free State due to ongoing community protests. Free State police spokesperson Lorraine Earle says public order police have been deployed to maintain law and order after protesters closed off the road with stones and burning tyres. Earle…
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses Gauteng government officials during his visit to the province. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of collaborations among various levels of government to improve the delivery of basic services. He is addressing the Gauteng Legislature in Johannesburg ahead of a series of meetings with provincial government leaders. Poor…
SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago announces interest rates in Pretoria on January 30, 2025. 1 minute Independent Economist Elize Kruger says further interest rate cuts would attract investors to the country and boost economic growth. Her comments come after the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) reduction of the repo rate by another 25 basis points to…
