Person holds SA money. Consumers are showing improved willingness to spend with a rise in consumer confidence being noted in the fourth quarter of the year. The FNB/BER consumer confidence index improved to negative nine points from negative 13. The uptick coupled with employment gains and a further interest rate cut suggest retail sales may…
Pholela Special School in KZN The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department says the severe hailstorm that impacted Pholela Special School and surroundings in Bulwer last night, did not affect the marking process of the 2025 matric exam papers. The school is used as one of the marking centres in the Harry Gwala District. The extreme weather conditions…
[File image] The All Blacks will open their 2026 test season against France at the new One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch, more than 15 years after a devastating earthquake hit the city, New Zealand Rugby announced on Tuesday. The team have played only five times in Christchurch since the earthquake, which led to the…
Lehlohonolo Chauke also known as Shebe Maburna appearing before a Limpopo court, Dec 2025. The investigating officer (IO) in the bail application of a prominent musician, Lehlohonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, has refuted claims that the complainant was present in court on the day when one of his assault cases was withdrawn. Warrant…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula. The financial sustainability of the ANC will be a major issue the party will tackle post the National General Council (NGC) taking place in Johannesburg this week. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula conceded that the stability of the party’s purse continues to be a big challenge it needs to overcome, if it…
[FILE IMAGE]: ANC delegates during a conference. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says he is confident that the party’s renewal agenda is gaining momentum. He pointed to the recent decisions by scandal-tainted senior figures, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Member of Parliament Malusi Gigaba, to step aside from party duties as evidence that the organisation…
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addresses the party’s fifth National General Council in Boksburg. The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, has dismissed rumors suggesting that he intends to run for the position of deputy president. Reports have also surfaced regarding National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza’s plans to succeed Cyril Ramaphosa as the party’s president….
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addresses the party’s fifth National General Council in Boksburg. The leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal is on its way out. Speaking to journalists on the third day of the party’ National General Council (NGC), party Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said that the Provincial Task Team set up in…
Ad Hoc Committee sits at the Kgosi Mampuru Prison in Pretoria on November 27, 2025. The African National Congress (ANC) Chief Whip in Parliament Mdumiseni Ntuli says the safety of the members of the Ad Hoc Committee should be a collective responsibility, not solely that of the state. He says its going to be difficult…
Two commissioners from Madlanga Commission arrive at the home of slain Marius Van Der Merwe “Witness D”. Two commissioners from Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have arrived at the house of slain Witness D in Brakpan on Gauteng’s East Rand. Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was assassinated on Friday outside of his home…
