Ismail Sha studies with a rechargeable lantern for his final examination during one of the frequent power outages, called load-shedding, from South Africa’s struggling power utility Eskom, because of ageing coal-fired power stations, in Cape Town, South Africa, October 25, 2022. 2 minutes Eskom has downgraded its load shedding from stage six to four. This…
Minister of Basic Education of South Africa, Siviwe Gwarube. In a heartfelt ceremony celebrating academic achievement, Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, shone a spotlight not only on the achievements of students but also on the vital support provided by families, educators and partnerships in the educational journeys. Gwarube was speaking at the MTN breakfast…
ABSA Cape Epic mountain bike race all-South African team winners. For the first time in 22 years, an all-South African team has won the ABSA Cape Epic mountain bike race. Matthew Beers and Tristan Nortje were crowned the 2026 Cape Epic champions in Stellenbosch. Another South African, Candice Lill and her Swiss partner, Alessandra Keller…
Glasses of beer 1 minute The South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) has raised concerns over the country’s excise duties on beer, suggesting that the current tax levels may negatively impact consumers, particularly those with lower incomes and potentially reduce government revenue. SAIT CEO Keith Engel noted that the excise duties on beer have exceeded…
The cause of the accident is still being investigated. 1 minute Five people have lost their lives in an accident involving a light vehicle and a truck on the N3 Highway heading to Harrismith. Four passengers from the light vehicle and the driver of the truck were declared dead on the scene. One passenger sustained…
MK Party supporters gather in Durban for the party’s first anniversary. 2 minutes The uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) in Mpumalanga will host separate rallies on Saturday as the party in the province continues to face leadership battles. This follows alleged leadership changes made by the party’s provincial convener, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. The party has been…
Bushiri during a church service 2 minutes Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says they are waiting for the High Court in Malawi to rule on the extradition judgment against self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri. Bushiri and his wife, Mary, were granted leave to appeal the extradition judgment that was granted in favour of South Africa by a…
Hijacked buildings in Johannesburg’s central business district. The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing Mlungisi Mabaso says South Africans are also involved in hijacking abandoned buildings in the CBD. Mabaso and Joburg acting Mayor Kenny Kunene spearheaded a raid on the hijacked buildings earlier this week. The illegal occupants of the…
A forensics team is seen at the scene where the bodies of three missing SAPS constables were discovered at the Hennops River in Centurion in this image captured on 29 April 2025. 2 minutes Police are still searching for the vehicle in which three deceased officers had been travelling. Bodies of SAPS constables, 24-year-old Constable Cebekhulu…
Orlando Pirates Deon Hotto and Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove in action during the Soweto derby. 2 minutes Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi is hopeful about making history in the Nedbank Cup Final against Kaizer Chiefs. Pirates aim to be the first team to win the Nedbank Cup three times in a row, following…
