National Assembly 1 minute COSATU has welcomed the introduction of two private members’ bills related to coalition governments. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Parliament has announced plans to revive the bills during the seventh Parliamentary administration after they expired under the National Assembly’s rules. DA Chief Whip George Michalakis explained that the main goal is…
A man holds a framed picture of South African national soccer team goalkeeper and captain, Senzo Meyiwa during his funeral service in Durban November 1, 2014. 2 minutes Defence counsel in the Senzon Meyiwa murder case, Zithulele Nxumalo, says there is no eye witness that places accused number four, Mthokoziseni Maphisa at the crime scene….
1 minute Orlando Pirates’ unblemished record to the start of the Betway Premiership season has come to an end. The Buccaneers have suffered their first defeat, losing 1-nil to Stellenbosch FC at their fortress, the Orlando Stadium, in Soweto. Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are now level on 22 points with Downs moving to the top…
Potholes on a road 2 minutes Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has conceded that the provincial roads need to be rehabilitated to improve safety. Limpopo is facing a backlog of over 13 000 kilometers of road that needs to be upgraded. Last month, Road Agency Limpopo dismissed its Chief Financial Officer Gabriel Maluleke over allegations of…
MK Party flag. 1 minute The convenor of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in Mpumalanga, Busisiwe Mkhwebane says plans to replace party members who were removed from their positions in the provincial legislature are under way. Three party members, including former convenor Mary Phadi, were directed by the party to resign from their positions in the…
A voter cast her ballot. 2 minutes Political parties are in a final push in the campaign trail for a historic by-election on Wednesday for the dissolved Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo. The council was dissolved two months ago due to political and administrative instability. More than 51 000 registered voters will head to the…
A person shows US dollars at a currency exchange store 2 minutes US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the United States dollar or face 100% tariffs. “We require a commitment from these countries that they will neither create a…
High temperature indicator 2 minutes City of Johannesburg Emergency Services has advised residents to be in cool areas and hydrate regularly as temperatures are expected to soar to the high 30s this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heatwave alert with persistently highs expected to exceed 37 degrees from Wednesday across…
A herd of goats 1 minute The Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit have recovered 114 of the 126 goats stolen at Klein Farm in Kimberley. It is believed the goats were stolen after a padlock at their enclosure was broken. Police say 19 goats were found on Griekwastad Road while 95 goats were discovered…
Health officials are pictured during a compliance inspection visit to a spaza shop in Mpumalanga on 03 November 2024. 1 minute Traditional leaders from the uMlalazi local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are working together with government authorities to enforce compliance in spaza shops operated by foreign nationals. They have been trained on municipal bylaws. This…
