ANC KZN suspends councillor over rape, abuse allegations

A delegate stands near a banner during the 55th National Conference of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa December 18, 2022. The African National congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has cautioned its councillors against the abuse of power. This was after the party suspended the membership of the Ward 17 councillor in…

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Mashatile says ANC will not dissolve PEC in KZN

ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile arriving in KwaZulu-Natal. 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile has confirmed that the party’s Provincial Executive Committee in KwaZulu-Natal will not be dissolved. Mashatile was addressing the crowd in KwaMpumuza, Pietermaritzburg, as part of his campaign efforts ahead of the by-election scheduled for next week Mashatile…

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Madia’s passing is a loss for South Africa: Sanef

FILE | EWN Political Editor Tshidi Madia. The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) says the passing of revered political journalist Tshidi Madia is not only a loss for the journalism fraternity but also a loss for South Africa. Madia passed away on Wednesday in hospital following a short illness. She was regarded as one…

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Security beefed up for senior auditors in Ekurhuleni Metro: Mayor

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza delivering the State of the City Address on 27 March 2025. Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says security measures have been implemented to protect senior forensic auditors working on high-profile investigations at the metro. This follows the killing of 47-year-old chief forensic auditor in the municipality, Mpho Mafole. Mafole was gunned down…

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Defence in Joshlin Smith’s case on attempt to discredit state witness

Joshlin Smith’s mother, Kelly, who is facing charges including kidnapping and human trafficking, seen appearing before court. 2 minutes The cross-examination of the state’s star witness, Lourentia Lombaard is continuing in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial in the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay. Lombaard turned state witness after being…

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South Africa’s cricket legends are Champions of the World

South Africa’s Champions crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the final of the World Championship of Legends at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday night. Pakistan’s Champions posted a competitive 195 for five in their 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Opener Sharjeel Khan was the mainstay of their innings, scoring…

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Discussions on final approval of budget ongoing: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Bana Pele 2030 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Roadmap Leadership Summit held at the Atlas Studios in Milpark, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, March 17, 2025. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says discussions on the final approval of the national budget are still ongoing. He was speaking to the media on the sidelines…

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