1 minute Further relief is anticipated for South African consumers as the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to announce an interest rate cut this afternoon following its meeting. During its last announcement in September, the central bank decided to reduce the rate by 25 basis points, putting the repo rate at…
A man crosses a flooded bridge, caused by heavy rains. 1 minute The Maselspoort Dam near Bloemfontein in the Free State has reached critical capacity following heavy overnight rainfall. The Mangaung Metro has issued a warning for residents and resort establishments in the area downstream of Mockes Dam on the Modder River to relocate all…
smart The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has poured cold water on the assertion that the SABC signal could be switched off by the end of December if the public broadcaster fails to pay its debt to digital signal distributor, Sentech. He also says the SABC could know its new proposed funding…
Head of the SIU Advocate Andy Mothibi. 1 minute Head of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Advocate Andy Mothibi says those who commit acts of corruption and take assets to other member states can be traced. This as the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa continues in Cape Town today….
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane speaking at the school safety Imbizo. 2 minutes Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane says bullying, gangsterism, physical fights and substance abuse are having a negative impact on learning and teaching in many schools in Ekurhuleni on Gauteng’s East Rand. He says they’ve identified about 55 schools in the region where…
Handcuffs and fingerprints. 1 minute Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has condemned the alleged rape of a trainee by an instructor at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Training Academy in Pretoria, describing it as both a criminal act and an abuse of authority. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday. The suspect has since been arrested…
City of Ekhuruleni EMS 1 minute Ekurhuleni Emergency Services have evacuated a group of residents from the Thina Sonke informal settlement in Alberton, following a fuel line leak. According to emergency services, a fuel line was allegedly tampered with by thieves, resulting in the leak. Ekurhuleni EMS spokesperson, William Ntladi says authorities are currently on…
E-commerce graphic 1 minute As part of efforts in positioning customs as an economic enabler, South Africa is working on an enhanced e-commerce strategy. Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen addressed the opening of the 2025 Governing Council of the World Customs meeting in Pretoria hosted by SARS. The World Customs Organisation East and Southern Africa…
A Crime Prevention Wardens vehicle is seen during an operation to recover stolen and hijacked vehicles in Ekurhuleni on 10 October 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng has rejected the proposed 36-month phase out of the Crime Prevention Wardens (CPW). This follows Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s decision to disband the wardens programme. Lesufi says the wardens…
Players celebrate with fans Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon and complete a fairytale campaign. The wind-swept West African archipelago overcame first-half nerves to win in Praia with second-half goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and veteran…
