The queens who have ruled the Balobedu tribe. 1 minute The Modjadji Royal Council is gearing up for a legal battle against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to officially recognise Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the rightful Queen of the Balobedu nation in December. The council claims that Ramaphosa’s move was ill-informed and that they were not…
3 minutes There’s excitement and emotions as Grade 1 learners are ushered into their classes to begin their 12-year school career. School commenced at 07:30 but some parents are still lurking outside the classroom peeping through the windows to catch the last glimpse of their bundles of joy. Hugs and kisses while cameras clicked away…
Social media personality Musa Khawula. 1 minute Social media personality Musa Khawula is expected back in the Randburg District Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday next week for a formal bail application. The 33-year-old appeared in the same court yesterday facing Crimen Injuria, Contravention of the Cyber Crimes Act and Hate Speech charges. The accused is…
1 minute Twenty-eight Ethiopian nationals believed to be victims of human trafficking are appearing in separate courts this week charged with being in the country illegally. Each faces one count of contravening the Immigration Act. They were found naked and held captive inside a house in Sandringham, Johannesburg last Thursday. Three Ethiopian nationals were arrested…
[File image] 1 minute A 29-year-old man arrested for allegedly killing a 14-month-old baby has escaped from Tshilidzini hospital, outside Thohoyandou, Limpopo. He was admitted to the hospital after he attempted to commit suicide inside the holding cell at the Thohoyandou police station on Monday. The suspect allegedly strangled the baby to death and kidnapped…
Chalk board depicting back to school. 1 minute Various Gauteng MECs will visit schools across the province on Wednesday morning. This is part of the Provincial government’s 2025 Back-to-School campaign as schools re-open for the new academic year. They will assess the school’s readiness for the year and engage learners and teachers on challenges affecting…
1 minute The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms and a 60% chance of showers in KwaZulu-Natal today. Weather forecaster Wiseman Dlamini says motorists are advised to be extra cautious as traffic volumes increase due to the reopening of schools. Dlamini elaborates on areas expected to be most…
1 minute The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probes allegations of sexual harassment against Judge Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court. Live proceedings below:
1 minute Mpumalanga police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the killing of eight people at a local tavern in Pienaar, outside Mbombela. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning when six people were shot and declared dead at the scene. Six others were rushed to hospital while two of…
Specialised equipment being used to bring illegal miners to the surface in Stilfontein 3 minutes Some community members of Stilfontein in the North West have expressed disappointment over senior government officials’ failure to address them during a visit to Shaft 11. A government delegation, which comprised of Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, Police Minister Senzo…
