A medical doctor seen holding a Stethoscope. The family of a five-year-old girl who has a rare condition in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, is calling for help. Sazikazi Mathebula’s condition is causing her left leg to grow significantly larger than the right leg. The girl’s grandmother, Doris Sibande, says they are struggling to raise money for medical…
Girls walk to school in South Africa’s poor Eastern Cape province. 2 minutes Communities living in farming areas of Mpumalanga and Limpopo have expressed concerns about the future of their children’s education. They accuse the Department of Basic Education of neglecting their schools, unlike in urban and township areas where officials regularly visit during school…
The Judicial Service Commission interviews candidates nominated by President Cyril Ramaphosa for the position of Deputy Chief Justice. Live proceedings below:
Al Jama-Ah Party leader Ganief Hendricks 2 minutes As South Africa heads into crucial local government elections, political parties are stepping up their campaigns. On Sunday in Lenasia, Al Jama-Ah, led by party president and Deputy Minister of Social Development Ganief Hendricks, held an event that blended strategic planning with a display of political vision….
Bonginkosi Khanyile in the dock. Unrest instigator accused Bonginkosi Khanyile has told the Durban regional court that it wasn’t unusual for him to send messages to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former president Jacob Zuma. Khanyile is charged with incitement to violence and also for contravening COVID-19 regulations. He was being cross-examined about messages and videos he shared with Zuma-Sambudla on the…
Ditebogo Phalane 1 minute The three accused in the Ditebogo Phalane murder trial used a similar modus operandi in other crimes. This is according to Investigating Officer, Sergeant Sevhasa Mashudu, who testified for the State in their bail application underway at the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court. They allegedly shot and killed 5-year-old Phalane when they…
Matric 2025 Learners in a Classroom Education Activist Hendrick Makaneta says the Information Regulator’s decision to escalate the matter of publishing matric results in Newspapers to the Supreme Court of Appeal is essential for providing regulatory certainty. This comes after a Pretoria High Court ruling in mid-December that dismissed the Regulator’s bid to halt…
Police visibility at the Stilfontein mine area. 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says Operation Vala Umgodi had serious shortcomings as it didn’t consider the socioeconomic challenges in communities. Mchunu was briefing stakeholders in Stilfontein in the North West. He says the vast majority of illegal miners are from outside the country and there are…
Candle at funeral 2 minutes The principal of the school where slain teacher Lindiwe Ncube worked has described her as a person who stood up for others and loved unconditionally. Ncube was shot and killed in Zandfontein, outside Honeydew, west of Johannesburg, last week, allegedly by suspects who had just robbed her neighbour. According to…
Attendees at the National Dialogue Induction Programme President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the new members of the National Dialogue Steering Committee to ensure that the much anticipated National Dialogue is all inclusive and citizens must lead it. Watch | His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, Head of State and Convenor of the National Dialogue, delivers the…
