A person in handcuffs. 2 minutes Police in the Western Cape have arrested two women, aged 59 and 53, in Strand for allegedly defrauding about 80 victims of nearly R2 million through a bogus travel scheme. Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie says that the victims had responded to a social media advertisement promoting a trip to…
1 minute The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) has called on the authorities to ensure that justice is served in the case of two doctors and six nurses accused of attempted murder, fraud, and selling human organs. They allegedly harvested organs from unsuspecting patients during surgeries for profit. The accused appeared in the…
Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, will lead the National Commemoration of the 29th Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution in Sharpeville, in the Vaal, on Wednesday. The document had been signed in Sharpeville where residents are still healing from the atrocities committed in their area during the apartheid era. They include the…
Caregivers to ensure children’s safety over festive season 1 minute The children’s rights advocacy organisation, Childline has urged parents and caregivers to prioritise their children’s safety over the festive season. This comes as the search for the Siganga children who went missing at Madamini Village outside KwaBhaca in the Eastern Cape continues. The four children…
The asbestos roof removal trial-within-a-trial at the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein on May 7, 2025. 2 minutes The trial-within-a-trial in the R255 million asbestos roofing case has been postponed to Monday for closing arguments. Taking place at the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein, the state and the defence have concluded cross-examining two…
Radio and television presenter Pastor Nomonde Vakalisa speaking at an event. 3 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in the Eastern Cape has conveyed their condolences to the family of the late Umhlobo Wenene FM and television presenter, Pastor Nomonde Vakalisa. Vakalisa passed away in hospital this morning after battling with an illness. She…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is briefing the media briefing in Durban. It’s believed Mkhawanazi will address issues raised at the Madlanga Commission, including those pertaining to Durban businessman James Stuart Scharnick. Live proceedings below:
New ANC Gauteng leadership. 1 minute Former African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi and former National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson Amos Masondo have been announced as co-convenors in Gauteng for the newly reconfigured provincial task team. The announcement was made by ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The newly…
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….
A container ship docked at a port 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the private sector to engage with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The trade agreement aims to accelerate trade across the continent and strengthen its position in the global market. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast,…
