Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube speaking at a media briefing. 4 minutes Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says it is all systems go with the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, commonly known as the BELA Act. The announcement comes amid the ongoing consultation process on two clauses of the legislation. Last month,…
Money appears to be a significant motivating factor for some delegates participating in the two-day National Convention in Pretoria after misplaced expectations of financial compensation arose. This comes after it was made known that delegates would be volunteering their services and time and wouldn’t receive any compensation. According to the Eminent Person’s Group’s Bheki Ntshalintshali,…
US President Donald Trump 2 minutes The Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO) says it’s willing to engage with the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump if given an opportunity. This after Trump posted on social media a warning to BRICS nations that he would require commitments that they would not create a new…
India’s Rishabh Pant in action. India dismissed Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope to take charge of the final test as England moved unconvincingly on to 164-3 at lunch on the fourth day at The Oval on Sunday. The touring side are a healthy 209 runs ahead with five sessions remaining and need seven more wickets…
President Cyril Ramaphosa attends official briefing on the flood disaster response ahead of his visit to affected communities in Mthatha, Eastern Cape on June 13, 2025. 2 minutes A body believed to be that of a young girl has been found along the banks of the Efata River in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Recovery teams from…
Some of the Spar Proteas netball national team in Mbombela. The Spar Proteas netball national team says it is dedicated to developing the sport in disadvantaged communities. Three players from the women’s national team conducted a coaching clinic for players from schools and clubs in the Lowveld area of Mpumalanga at the Mbombela Stadium. It…
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…
ANCYL President Collen Malatji speaking at Eastern Cape President’s Jazz Hour, 27 July 2025. African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji says the murder of one of their members from Limpopo, Nkateko Mbhoma who was shot on Tuesday morning, was not politically motivated. The vehicle in which Mbhoma and other league members were…
Accused number one on Senzo Meyiwa trial, Muzi Sibiya. Accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Muzi Sibiya says he still has scars from the tight handcuffs and alleged assault following his arrest in May 2020. Sibiya is the first witness to be called by the defence to testify at the murder trial…
A sign cautioning an accident. 1 minute Three people have been killed and 63 hurt in two separate vehicle crashes near Hoedspruit in Limpopo. Transport Department spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene says the first crash claimed one passenger and injured 23 people. Chuene says the driver of the light delivery vehicle allegedly lost control and the car…
