The UN says five South African soldiers are facing allegations of sexual misconduct in the DRC for the abuse of four adults and a minor between 2014 and 2016. 1 minute The group of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who were critically injured in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are back in…
Temba Bavuma in action 2 minutes South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first in today’s second and final Test against Pakistan at a blustery Newlands as the home side seeks to claim the series 20. “It’s hot and we expect the wicket to break up, we want to finish…
Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu addresses the media in Midrand on June 19, 2025. Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu says several political parties have shown interest in the Mayibuye National Consultation Process. Shivambu is addressing a media briefing in Midrand, Johannesburg. Shivambu says, “More than 10 represented political parties…
South African rand notes. 2 minutes The rand, stocks and government bonds slumped on Monday following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s comment on how he would cut off funding for South Africa. This morning, the rand traded at R18.89 against the US dollar, about 1% weaker than its closing level on Friday. On Sunday,…
FILE | Person walks in a flooded area 1 minute The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal says it can now confirm that two people have died following heavy rains at the weekend in the Nkanini Informal Settlement in Cato Manor in the west of Durban. A 38-year-old male and an 18-year-old female died when a retaining…
England’s Chris Woakes All-rounder Chris Woakes is still processing the shock after England fell agonisingly short of a “fairytale” series victory despite his remarkable act of bravery in the fifth and final test against India. India levelled the five-test series 2-2 on Monday after prevailing in the cliffhanger at The Oval by six runs amid high drama…
Judge President Selby Mbenenge. 2 minutes The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing allegations of sexual harassment against Judge President Selby Mbenenge of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court continues on Tuesday with the evidence of the complainant Andiswa Mengo. The complainant contends that the alleged sexual harassment took place between June 2021 and November 2022…
SA celebrating a wicket 1 minute The decision by South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma to bowl first on day one of the final of the ICC World Test Championship against Australia at Lord’s in London, has been vindicated. Playing under grey skies, his bowlers restricted the defending champions to 67/4 when lunch was called….
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi 1 minute Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi will engage rural communities in northern Pretoria on their service delivery problems today. The aim of the Rural Safety and Service Delivery Imbizo is to bring together local authorities, law enforcement, and communities from Vastfontein, Hammanskraal, and Petronella. They will discuss ways of improving coordination…
Child Protection Week 2 minutes Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Faith Mazibuko, has called for the speedy release of the sex offenders registry. Mazibuko, joined by activists and child organisations took part in a march from Peter Roos Park in Parktown to the Constitutional Court in support of International Children’s Day. She says, “We believe…
