Signage seen at an Ithala Bank branch. Ithala Bank depositors who have been unable to access their funds from the institution since January 2025 can breathe a sigh of relief. National Treasury has announced that it will be making up to R2.2 billion available to enable the repayment of Ithala Bank depositors, following consultations with…
Roads completely flooded. 1 minute The Groblersbrug border post linking South Africa and Botswana in Lephalale, Limpopo, has been closed due to flooding. Services have also been disrupted in and around Lephalale. Lephalale Mayor Aaron Mokgehle says the border post has suspended its services while the local Witpoort Hospital has had to evacuate patients to…
ANC National Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri speaks at the late Nathi Mthethwa’s memorial service The ANC says its renewal strategy is gaining traction, pointing to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry as evidence of swift accountability for implicated individuals. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says the party is making strides in regaining public trust and organisational stability….
In his last post before his body was discovered, Dlodlo said: “Verily, verily I say unto you, God does not get drunk.” HIGHLANDERS chief executive officer Sihlangu Dlodlo posted a spooky post on Facebook two weeks ago, which has sent shock waves among colleagues and fans, following his untimely death under unclear circumstances. Dlodlo (60)…
AWS weather warnings graphic for June 9, 2025. 3 minutes The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the cold front that is currently sweeping through Gauteng is expected to pass on Wednesday. Residents have been advised to keep warm and be extra cautious when using heating devices to prevent fire incidents. The SAWS says localised…
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in KwaZulu-Natal says its working with the families of the victims of the temple collapse in Verulam to ensure that they receive the necessary support. Recovery operations for the fifth body that is trapped underneath the rubble resumed on Sunday morning as it was called off…
Player of the Match Siya Kolisi 1 minute The Sharks have moved one spot up in the United Rugby Championship for the time being. This after they narrowly beat Italian side Zebre Parma 35-34 in Durban. The Sharks are in third position after 13 matches with 44 points after a bonus win. The KZN side registered…
No to bullying in school sign. 2 minutes The parents of a Grade 8 learner, who was hit by a brick and collapsed at school in Ga-Dikgale in Limpopo, want the Department of Education to take action against the perpetrator. The parents say their child was injured when he was hit by another learner at…
Rivals old and new are bracing themselves for another standoff on the African continent. By Vadim Samodurov The attack by Tuareg militants and al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM group (Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin) against Mali’s military and Russia’s forces deployed in the country that happened on July 27, 2024 once again turned the spotlight on the activities…
FILE | Former Naledi Local Municipal Manager Modisenyane Segapo. Former Municipal Manager of the Vryburg-based Naledi Local Municipality in the North West, Modisenyane Segapo, will on Tuesday morning testify before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating Premier Lazarus Mokgosi’s alleged misconduct. The committee’s hearings follow Municipal Mayor Clifton Groep’s allegation that Mokgosi sought to influence former…
