File image: Outside tap. 1 minute Residents of Besisvlei near Lichtenburg in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West are raising serious concerns over a prolonged water shortage in their area. According to the community, they have been without water for two weeks, and are forced to travel long distances to fetch water from…
Ballot box. 1 minute The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is still in the process of conducting public consultations on the potential introduction of electronic voting (e-voting) in the country. The consultation process began in March and is expected to conclude at the end of September. The commission is reviewing the feasibility…
Lifeboat at sea 1 minute Two people have drowned in separate incidents in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal today. Lifesaving South Africa’s Dhaya Sewduth says in the first incident earlier today, it is believed that one person drowned at a beach in Umgababa on the province’s south coast. In the second incident, it is believed that a nine-year-old…
RCS, heralded as the next generation of SMS, promises a more interactive and feature-rich experience. With Apple’s support for RCS in iOS 18, market adoption of is expected to surge, increasing by 282% between 2024 and 2025. This shift presents new opportunities for marketers to engage with consumers through enhanced messaging capabilities. MTN’s ambitious ad…
2 minutes International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says Pretoria will continue to engage the United States administration so both countries can raise their concerns and put forward their grievances. Lamola spoke to the media on Saturday following the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool. He says the relations between the two…
Waterfall in Augrabies Falls National Park 2 minutes Tourists who have travelled to Augrabies Falls National Park in the Northern Cape say the experience is breathtaking. The park has recorded a dramatic increase in water volumes, with the waterfall reaching an impressive flow rate of 3 991 cubic metres per second as the Orange River…
FROM LEFT: Philip Gwaka, Sulumani Chimbetu and Tichaona Chacha SUNGURA musician Tichaona Chacha has pledged to establish a music studio at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison aimed at assisting inmates to rehabilitate through the healing power of music. Chacha’s announcement came during a tour of the prison facility on Tuesday, where he was joined by fellow…
A logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 1 minute World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende urged political and business leaders to work together despite their differences to meet “critical priorities” in his closing remarks on Friday. “Driving economic growth, reducing carbon emissions, finding ways to end conflict – all cannot wait. And the…
Advocate Charles Mnisi who represents accused number 3 and 1 in the Senzo Meyiwa case. 1 minute Advocate Charles Mnisi will now represent Muzi Sibiya, accused number One in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. This follows the death of Sibiya’s lawyer, Thulani Mngomezulu in December last year. Mnisi has been representing accused 3, Mthobisi Mncube. Sibiya, Mncube…
Vehicle seen with headlights on, in rainy weather 2 minutes Weather experts are calling for greater public education to improve understanding and response to early warning weather systems. With South Africa’s weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, these systems are critical for saving lives and minimising damage. However, challenges persist in ensuring timely and effective action….
