Former Mayor of Johannesburg Kabelo Gwamanda, 11 September 2024. 1 minute Former City of Johannesburg executive Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda, is set to appear in the Protea Magistrate’s Court this morning. He is facing fraud charges. These relate to allegedly scamming Soweto residents through a fraudulent funeral policy scheme. It is alleged that the scheme, which…
Aerial view of a refinery 2 minutes Chairperson of the newly formed South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Sipho Mkhize says they will approach the Transport Minister for a directive requesting access to leases for sites linked to refineries. The merger of iGas, SFF, and PetroSA created SANPC, a stronger, unified entity to tackle South…
A woman holding a placard written “Stop killing us” during a march against GBV. 2 minutes The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign is an international campaign that takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). New…
A field of solar panels is seen in the above illustration. 3 minutes Government says it is ready to implement the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) as part of its energy policy on electricity development. The aim of the plan is to fast-track the procurement of renewable energy, ensuring reliable energy planning and…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses the Youth Day commemoration in Potchefstroom, June 16, 2025. 3 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile says entrepreneurship is the key to a better future, on the back of high unemployment numbers. Mashatile was delivering a keynote address at the national Youth Day commemoration in Potchefstroom in the North West province….
Court gavel seen on a table. 1 minute Three suspects who are facing charges of human trafficking and the illegal possession of a firearm are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court this morning. Officers arrested the suspects last week after a tip-off that led them to a house in Sandringham in Johannesburg. Twenty-six…
No trucks allowed to cross the border into Mozambique. 1 minute The Border Management Authority (BMA) has suspended the processing of trucks at the Lebombo Port of Entry. Only small vehicles and people are cleared to cross the border into Mozambique. The suspension was done prior to Mozambqiue’s Constitutional Council declaring the ruling party, Frelimo,…
Murder suspect Philangenkosi Makhanya 2 minutes The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale has been shot and killed by police in KwaZulu-Natal. Philangenkosi Makhanya was found by the police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. It’s believed he shot at police, who returned fire. Makhanya, together with two other suspects, Fezile Ngubane and Bongani…
One of Ithala Bank branches. 2 minutes KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli says the provincial government will continue to legally challenge any attempts by the Reserve Bank’s prudential authority to take over operations of Ithala Bank. Ntuli says the provincial government welcomes the judgment by the High Court in Pietermaritzburg which barred the Repayment Administrator…
Dricus Du Plessis An unsuccessful sporting weekend for South Africa has ended with further disappointment in Chicago. After losses for the Proteas and the Springboks against Australia on Saturday, South Africa’s UFC Middleweight world champion, Dricus du Plessis, failed to successfully defend his title against Russian Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis had no answer to the unbeaten Russian’s wrestling skills and the challenger easily won the fight….
