African Roots

The UNESCO logo is seen. The African World Heritage Fund says it will continue to ensure that the continent’s irreplaceable heritage is protected for future generations. This, as Africa navigates rapid development, climate change, and global uncertainty. UNESCO and the African Union founded the fund in 2006. Its aim is to address historic challenges, including…

Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mayor, Retief Odendaal, speaks during a Crime Summit Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday on 03 May 2023. 2 minutes Newly-announced DA mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal, says political instability in the metro is a major factor behind the recent closures of international factories – Goodyear being the…

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Adv Shamila Batohi visits the Free State Division on October 8, 2025. The Nkabinde Enquiry is expected to rule this morning on an application by former National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi. Batohi has requested permission to consult with her legal representatives while under oath during…

A drop of water from a tap. Water supply across the Garden Route and Little Karoo regions remains fragile after lower winter rainfall. It has impacted several towns including George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and towns in the Little Karoo. Ladysmith in the Kannaland Municipality has been thrown a lifeline by Gift of the Givers with…

Women seen carrying a coffin to highlight GBV victims The harsh reality of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has taken centre stage at the National Convention, which started at UNISA in Pretoria on Friday. Women for Change South Africa made a bold statement when they unveiled a symbolic coffin adorned with the faces of women from all…

A breakthrough has been made in the murder of Marius Van Der Merwe, also known as Witness D in the Madlanga Commission. Police have confirmed that the suspect believed to be the shooter of  Van der Merwe has been arrested in Johannesburg. Police say the vehicle believed to have been used on the day that…

1 minute The crash scene involving a truck and bus on the N3 near Colenso in KwaZulu-Natal is being cleared up by emergency services. KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate Sindi Msimang says altogether 45 people were injured in the crash. Four of the patients are in a serious condition. The N3 Toll Concession Company says traffic…

Officer at work at a roadblock. Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal say 95 motorists have been arrested for contravening various traffic laws including drunk driving. The arrests were made during multi-disciplinary roadblocks on Saturday night. The provincial Department of Transport says among those arrested are three police officers and a service provider with government tenders worth billions….

Houses destroyed by sludge are seen when the Jagersfontein diamond tailings dam wall collapsed on 11 September 2022. The 26 victims of the Jagersfontein mine dam wall collapse and the Kopanong Local Municipality in the Free State have filed a civil lawsuit against the Jagersfontein Developments Mine, estimated at over R3 billion. The victim’s lawyer, Andries…