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South Africans want to be rescued from current government: Shivambu

6 months ago3 mins

Leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement Floyd Shivambu. Afrika Mayibuye Movement President Floyd Shivambu says the party’s decision to contest all wards in next year’s local government elections, comes from the people on the ground. Shivambu made the comments during a press briefing in Midrand, Johannesburg where he officially unveiled Afrika Mayibuye Movement as a political party. He says nationwide consultations with various communities across the country…

Three killed in N4 crash involving fuel tanker, CIT van in Rustenburg

6 months ago1 mins

Accident signage. Three people have died on the N4 outside Rustenburg, North West, following a crash involving a fuel tanker and a cash-in-transit van. The crash happened this morning, and the N4 has since been closed. Motorists travelling between Rustenburg and Pretoria are advised to use the R104. Spokesperson for the department of public safety,…

No need to enter politics to make a contribution: Motsepe

6 months ago2 mins

Confederation of African Football President, Patrice Motsepe. Billionaire businessman and Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has addressed ongoing speculation about his political ambitions. Speaking at the release of the financial results for his company, African Rainbow Minerals, Motsepe says that he does not need to enter politics to make a contribution to South Africa….

Race4Charity raises over R1.5 million for conservation, anti-poaching

6 months ago2 mins

SANParks Honorary Rangers are on a drive to raise funds to protect natural parks in SA The spirit of endurance, generosity and national pride has once again extended beyond the finish line of the Comrades Marathon. In a powerful collaboration between the SANParks Honorary Rangers and the Comrades Marathon Association’s AmaBeadiBeadi charity initiative, over R1.5…

Joburg High Court set for key sentencing in human trafficking case

6 months ago2 mins

Johannesburg High Court where sentencing on Chinese nationals’ human trafficking case is set to commence. The sentencing of seven Chinese nationals found guilty on 158 out of 160 charges related to kidnapping and forced labour involving 91 Malawian nationals is set down for today at the High Court in Johannesburg. Kevin Tsao, Chen Hui, Qin…

DA tables motion to remove Stellenbosch official over racism scandal

6 months ago2 mins

[File photo] A person raises a board with an anti-racism message. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced plans to present a motion to remove the Acting Corporate Services Director of Stellenbosch municipality, following allegations of racism. Alexander Kannemeyer has come under fire after a video surfaced showing him making racially charged remarks about white employees….

Lesufi to establish GP political killings investigation task team

6 months ago3 mins

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi The Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says they hope to draw lessons from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to ensure that there is no political interference in the newly planned political killings task team. On Wednesday, Lesufi announced plans to establish this task team, which will investigate politically motivated murders in the…

Norman Arendse appointed evidence leader in national security probe

6 months ago3 mins

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Parliament has appointed Advocate Norman Arendse SC to lead evidence in the ad hoc committee that has been set up to investigate allegations of threats to national security. The committee was established following allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, of serious corruption in the criminal justice system. He made the allegations during a media…

Joburg Water invests R1.75 billion to address water challenges

6 months ago4 mins

A Joburg Water maintenance team is seen at the Yeoville water pipeline in Johannesburg after an issue was reported on 08 July 2025. Johannesburg Water says it has invested at least R1.75 billion for the current financial year to reduce high water demand across the city, including the refurbishment of leaking reservoirs. This comes after…

Two JMPD trainee candidates die during physical assessment programme

6 months ago2 mins

Two Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) trainee candidates have died during selection programme training exercises on separate occasions. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says 24-year-old Michael Nyambi died on the 29th of August after becoming ill from heat exhaustion while participating in a fitness programme. 26-year-old Zwelethu Tekete died on Monday, 1 September. Fihla explains, “Marvellous…

At least 14 units damaged in fire at Durban’s China Mall

Booysen and colleagues should answer to taxi association killing allegations: Mashaile

VWSA recalls over 25 000 Polos sold between Feb 2025-26

Evidence leader Hassim says Carrim was offered witness protection by Madlanga Commission

South Africans want to be rescued from current government: Shivambu

Three killed in N4 crash involving fuel tanker, CIT van in Rustenburg

No need to enter politics to make a contribution: Motsepe

Race4Charity raises over R1.5 million for conservation, anti-poaching

Joburg High Court set for key sentencing in human trafficking case

DA tables motion to remove Stellenbosch official over racism scandal

Lesufi to establish GP political killings investigation task team

Norman Arendse appointed evidence leader in national security probe

Joburg Water invests R1.75 billion to address water challenges

Two JMPD trainee candidates die during physical assessment programme