FILE | Congress of the People (COPE) members. Political analyst Dr Lilly Phokontsi says for the Congress of the People (COPE) to resuscitate, it needs to work on its policy and ensure it addresses South Africa’s current challenges. This follows COPE’s Co-founder and leader, Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota’s burial in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Teboho Loate is…
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla at Birchwood Hotel. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering a keynote address at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. The theme for the annual lekgotla is “Strengthening foundations for learning for a resilient future fit education system”. Deliberations at this…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese vice premier He Lifeng meet in London 5 minutes US and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to put their trade truce back on track and remove China’s export restrictions on rare earths while offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding…
Outside the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court. The case against nine people arrested for the murder of Tshwane University of Technology lecturer will continue on Wednesday in the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court. Masasi Sifundo was attacked and killed allegedly by the group last month, after they accused him of raping two minors aged between eight and 12. The…
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at the Inaugural National Transport Conference in Midrand, 16 March 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed his administration to drastically reducing road fatalities. He was speaking at the Inaugural National Transport Conference in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, earlier on Monday morning. The three-day gathering brings together decision-makers, investors and innovators to…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland falls. Manchester City kept up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 3-0 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday, thanks to a double from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden’s fine finish. Palace created the better chances in the first half with Yeremy Pino fluffing the best of the lot,…
THE Warriors coach Michael Nees THE Warriors coach Michael Nees is unfazed by Namibia’s decision to shut out fans in their Group J Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, tomorrow. Like Zimbabwe, Namibia do not have a Caf-certified stadium to host international matches and will play the Warriors behind…
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says Cabinet has approved the appointment of an interim board at the Road Accident Fund (RAF). The Minister announced sweeping changes to the leadership of two major state-owned entities (SOEs),RAF and South African Airways (SAA), while giving an update on the boards of directors of some SOEs that fall under her…
2 minutes The Border Management Authority (BMA) has implemented a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption within its ranks, resulting in significant disciplinary actions over the past six months. Seven immigration officials have been dismissed, and three others placed under precautionary suspension as part of the BMA’s clean-up operations. Additionally, 43 officials are currently undergoing disciplinary proceedings….
Ballot papers discovered at a house in Pretoria on 25 January 2026. The African National Congress (ANC) Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference ballot boxes have been found in a house in Pretoria. They are believed to be linked to the controversial conference which elected Loyiso Masuku as regional chair and saw the defeat of Dada Morero,…
