President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile chaired the first cabinet meeting under the Government of National Unity (GNU) on July 9, 2024. Details are emerging of the reasons for the sacking of the Deputy Minister of Trade Industry and Competition, and Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Andrew Whitfield. Whitfield was fired by President Cyril…
Former Johannesburg speaker Nobuhle Mthembu attends the 17th Ordinary Meeting of the Programming Committee in Braampark on June 13, 2025. Former Johannesburg Speaker and Action SA Councillor Nobuhle Mthembu says she accepts the council’s decision to remove her through a motion of confidence. Al Jama-ah brought the motion against Mthembu. Of the 270 Joburg councillors,…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today in the High Court in Pretoria.
Los Angeles FC’s Artem Smolyakov in action in the FIFA Club World Cup Group D match against Flamengo at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida, United States (US) on June 24, 2025. Misfiring Flamengo were held to a 1-1 draw by Los Angeles FC in their final group match at the Club World Cup yesterday, but…
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet Meeting at Parliament in Cape Town on June 26, 2025. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the President has the prerogative as head of state to appoint or remove ministers and deputy ministers. Ntshavheni confirmed during the post-cabinet briefing…
Today marks 30 years since the South African national rugby team won the Rugby World Cup at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, beating New Zealand 15-12 in the final. The victory became significant because it was the first sporting success for a newly democratic South Africa. The win was said to help unify the country and…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The National Assembly has passed the Division of Revenue Bill. The Bill guides how government spends its money, between the national, provincial and local spheres of government. It outlines how the national government shares money with the provinces and municipalities. This process had been delayed, following the rejection of the…
Grade 11 learner from the Martie du Plessis Special Needs School, Kamogelo Baukudi. Nineteen-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi, who was kidnapped in Bloemfontein earlier this month, has been found alive in Wepener in the Free State. The Grade 11 learner from Martie du Plessis special school was kidnapped on the 5th of June while being driven home…
[FILE IMAGE]: A man runs under dark clouds during extreme weather. Another cold front is expected to hit the Eastern Cape province between Thursday and Friday. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for the province for damaging winds. Weather forecast for 26/06/2025: 30-60% showers and rain over the…
[File image] Police officer. More than 940 suspects have been arrested for murder, car hijacking, business robbery and rape during a police operation in Jeppe and Cleveland areas in Johannesburg. During the operation, Gauteng Traffic and Johannesburg Metro Police issued fines amounting to over 24,000 for road traffic offences as well as for contravention of…
