The late Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, Khethamabala Petros “KP” Sithole. 2 minutes Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) MP Khethamabala Sithole are expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court in the east of Johannesburg on Thursday. Sithole was killed at Buyafuthi hostel in Katlehong last week after…
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. 2 minutes The Mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, has confirmed that the R200 monthly electricity charge for prepaid customers will not be increased. This surcharge, which was introduced in July last year, had been met with objections from customers. Despite proposals in the City’s draft tariffs for the 2025-2026 financial year…
2 minutes Power utility Eskom says the electricity grid is stable ahead of next week’s cold front. This announcement follows warnings from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) of an upcoming extreme weather event beginning this weekend, which could bring snowfall to all provinces except Limpopo. Weather outlook for Sunday & Monday, 8 – 9…
AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel speaking at a briefing. 2 minutes Kallie Kriel, the CEO of AfriForum, says he is not having any sleepless nights over allegations of fresh Investigations by the Hawks. Kriel was responding to a statement by the Hawks who confirmed that they were indeed probing four dockets of high treason. The uMkhonto weSizwe…
NSFAS Logo. 3 minutes The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it has provisionally funded more than 600,000 eligible students at various universities for the 2025 academic year. More than 200,000 students have been fully funded. The scheme was giving an update on the status of NSFAS applications for this year before the Select…
Warriors coach Michael Nees WARRIORS coach Michael Nees has warned against complacency and getting carried away by the back-to-back wins over Namibia that left Zimbabwe needing just a point to seal their ticket to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals. Zimbabwe completed a double over their southern Africa counterpart in the two teams’…
Armed Police officer 1 minute Six cash-in-transit suspects have been shot and killed in Laudium, west of Pretoria. This is after a shootout with the police on Monday night. According to police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, unlicensed firearms and ammunition have been recovered at the scene. A seventh suspect was also severely wounded in…
A person holds a Palestinian flag during the annual Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) in Cape Town, South Africa on April 14, 2023. 1 minute Learners from the Hartley Road Primary School in Durban will swim for 41km to raise funds for the people of war-torn Gaza. The 41km distance is the length of the Gaza…
Eat n’ Lick managing director Tsitsi Musabayana said the company seeks to innovate and diversify its business to meet market needs. FAST-RISING local fast-food chain, Eat n’ Lick, has opened its 20th branch at the popular Machipisa Shopping Centre in Highfield, Harare, marking a significant milestone in its expansion drive. According to the outlet’s management,…
File image: Close up of a Police officer’s badge. 3 minutes A Gauteng police officer is being investigated for assaulting a homeless person in Randburg, Johannesburg. The incident, which took place last month was witnessed by an SABC News reporter, who then reported the matter to the police. The victim, Lash Waterson, alleges that two…
