Mountain fires The Garden Route Environmental Forum says it’s concerned about a lack of government funding for fighting invasive plants. Several wildfires have raged in mountainous areas in recent weeks. The forum’s spokesperson, Cobus Meiring, says when there is low rainfall, invasive species thrive and fire dangers increase. This was seen with previous fire disasters…
The combat-readiness marrying up drill rehearsals build up to the exercise’s Distinguished Visitors Day capability demonstration taking place on Thursday 21 November 2024. 2 minutes The Office of the Auditor General (AG) has painted a bleak picture about the state of affairs at the Department of Defence and Military Veterans. The AG’s office briefed the…
A gavel used in the court of law. 1 minute The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed with costs the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Political Party and its leader, former President Jacob Zuma’s bid to invalidate the SABC’s use of the term “Government of National Unity” (GNU). This comes after the MK Party and Zuma…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng plans to picket outside Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office on Thursday. They are demanding that criminal charges be laid against those implicated in the looting of R2 billion from the Tembisa Hospital. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) uncovered three syndicates responsible for the looting of funds…
Police presence will be increased in Ekurhuleni to keep an eye on non-compliant taverns Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says there will be zero tolerance for tavern owners operating without licences this festive season. Lesufi was speaking at the launch of the Gauteng Police Safer Festive Season Operation in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni. The annual operation aims to…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe speaking at a briefing. 1 minute Delegates from member associations have arrived in Cairo for the 14th Confederation of African Football General Assembly, where a new executive will be elected on Wednesday. CAF President and South African billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe is expected to be unopposed for a second term at…
G20 banner seen in SA The Gauteng Provincial Government has condemned the vandalism of G20 signage and the revamped infrastructure across the City of Johannesburg. It is alleged criminals are targeting streetlights and essential infrastructure. The destruction includes the newly installed G20 Summit signage along the R55 route near Nasrec, south of Johannesburg. Provincial government…
SANDF memorial 1 minute Three fallen soldiers from Free State who perished in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been commended for sacrifices they made for the country. A memorial service of the three soldiers was held at Tempe Military Base in Bloemfontein. Families and friends say they will remember them for their commitment…
Two of the three suspects in the murder of Olorato Mongale. 2 minutes Police say the suspects involved in the murder of Olorato Mongale are part of a syndicate that targets and robs women, particularly in shopping malls. Mongale’s body was discovered on Sunday, just hours after she was picked up for a date by…
[File photo] The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party members campaign on March 29, 2025 2 minutes The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Youth leader, Bonginkosi Khanyile, says their “where is my vote walk” from Pretoria to Johannesburg will take place over two days. The first part of the walk, which is estimated to take 10 hours, is…
