KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli The IFP in KwaZulu-Natal has in a statement condemned what it calls vile and dangerous death threats directed at the province’s Premier, Thami Ntuli. It says the threats are circulating openly on social media and explicitly calling for the Premier’s death. The party says the threats are criminal in nature. The IFP says it is deeply…
Convicted criminal Thabo Bester appears in court. 1 minute The Deputy Minister of Correctional Services, Leonah Ntshalintshali, says the department has implemented all remedial actions required by the Public Protector regarding the Thabo Bester escape. In May 2022, Bester escaped from a private prison in Bloemfontein by faking his death in a cell fire. In…
A worker grinding metal at a factory 2 minutes Government says a multi-disciplinary team of departments is engaging with ArcelorMittal management to seek a solution to the looming job losses. This after the steel producer announced plans to shut down its operations in Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal and Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng. Following a meeting with the…
Fiscal framework discussion outcomes media briefing. 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has highlighted what he believes is the need for constructive talks when it comes to passing future bills. Mbalula was speaking at a joint media briefing in Sandton, Johannesburg, attended by the 11 political parties who voted in favour…
Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz during a friendly match against Athletic Bilbao in Anfield, Liverpool, Britain on August 4, 2025. Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s departure to Real Madrid has left the club wanting for creativity, but the signing of attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz can help offset that deficiency. Liverpool smashed their transfer record in…
Document showing corruption. 1 minute Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says methods to prevent and combat corruption must be incorporated with modern technology. She says this is in light of increasing cybercrimes across the globe. Kubayi was delivering a keynote address in Cape Town, at a four-day 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads…
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Limpopo Economic Development department 2 minutes The Limpopo Department of Economic Development says it has taken note of complaints from some owners of food outlets, including spaza shops. The owners say they missed last Friday’s deadline to register their businesses because municipal officials and traditional leaders have been charging high levies for recommendation letters. The…
Murder accused Reinhardt Leach seen in the dock at the Gqeberha High Court. 2 minutes The trial of the murder accused Reinhardt Leach is continuing in the Gqeberha High Court on Tuesday. Leach is accused of conspiring with his co-accused to murder his girlfriend Vicky Terblanche in October 2021. Vicki’s boyfriend at the time of…
Miner at Stilfontein. 2 minutes Leader of residents that have volunteered to retrieve suspected illegal miners at shaft 11 in Stilfontein in the North West, says they have halted their operation. Thembile Botman says this is to allow mine rescue personnel to assess and clear the shaft. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu accompanied by Defence Deputy…
