Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chair Helen Zille. Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chair Helen Zille says her comments regarding the African National Congress’ (ANC) potential transition from President Cyril Ramaphosa to his brother-in-law, are not an endorsement of Patrice Motsepe. She was responding to a media report that she said the possible election of…
A picture illustrating the sun, thermometer to demonstrate hot temperatures or heatwave. Extremely high temperatures are expected over some parts of the Northern Cape, Free State and North West. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a warning for a heat wave, which is expected to persist until Friday. The temperature in Upington in…
SANDF soldiers. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has criticised government’s planned budget for the Defence Force Day parade, saying it should have been used to address challenges in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). R372 million has been set aside for the parade, which is scheduled to take place later next…
The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, commences with its public participation process. LIVESTREAM:
Australia beats Proteas at the Under 19 world cup Australia beat South Africa by six wickets with 103 balls remaining in group one of the super sixes stage of the International Cricket Council’s Men’s under 19 World Cup in Windhoek, Namibia. The Proteas were put into bat first and were bowled out for 118 in…
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka places ice packs on her head to cool off during a break in play in her quarterfinal match against Iva Jovic of the US during the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, on January 27, 2026. Australian Open organisers invoked their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, prompting…
Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu returns to the High Court in Pretoria as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes. On Monday, Zungu said he didn’t testify on behalf of the state, as he was uncomfortable with what they allegedly wanted him to say. LIVESTREAM:
Fire services attending to a fire scene in Franschhoek. The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) says its teams are still battling a blaze on the mountains above Franschhoek. Spokesperson, Jo-Ann Otto, says the original fire started over a week ago. She says the fire lines at the top of the Banghoek Valley are still active saying…
Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals after his fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew due to an abdominal injury on Sunday, a day before they were scheduled to meet at Melbourne Park. Czech 16th seed Mensik came through a tight clash with American Ethan Quinn 6-2 7-6(5) 7-6(5) on Saturday, but the…
Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, together with Premier Panyaza Lesufi, is holding a media briefing to announce a province-wide intervention aimed at addressing the outbreak and impact of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). LIVESTREAM:
