The NPA says it will oppose the bail application of the suspects. 1 minute Three of the five Northern Cape men aged between 34 and 55 have been given life imprisonment sentences after they were found guilty of raping a 9-year-old orphaned girl between 2017 and 2020. The aunt of the rape survivor reported the…
Three bodies were burned beyond recognition in what police suspect to be a vigilante attack Three people have been killed in suspected vigilante attacks in the Enkandla informal settlement in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats. [BREAKING NEWS] Three people killed in suspected vigilante attacks in Khayelitsha. Police say the bodies were burnt beyond recognition. pic.twitter.com/yzlMCwNEss…
A view of the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein has officially been elevated to Class B – Tier 2 Test status, restoring its ability to host top-tier international rugby matches. The announcement follows months of collaboration between rugby authorities, the Mangaung Municipality and the provincial government. This after South African Rugby Union (SARU) downgraded…
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi participates in a G20 anti-corruption meeting. 2 minutes Minister of Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has maintained his stance that combating corruption is a comprehensive, multi-sectoral battle. This after civil society organisation, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), accused the minister and government of attempting to deflect accountability for combating…
File Image: Medical equipment. 2 minutes The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) says 20 to 30 000 teachers in the Free State have been denied medical care due to the non-payment of medical aid contributions by the Free State Department of Education. It’s believed the department has been deducting the contributions from…
File: Graphic of shooting scene Police are still searching for suspects in a shooting incident in the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East on the Cape Flats. Three men and a woman were killed at a house on Saturday evening. Two gunmen entered the premises and fired several shots. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall. The community of Ndwedwe, north of Durban, is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritise the safety of rural communities amid concerns over escalating crime. As Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his State of the Nation Address…
FILE PHOTO: A man vapes at a coffeeshop. 2 minutes World No Tobacco Day is observed globally on May 31st, with experts highlighting the health risks associated with smoking. The South African Medical Research Council says over 76% of university students have been exposed to e-cigarette advertisements, including promotions like free samples and discounts. The…
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa. African National Congress (ANC) President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the significance of political parties goes beyond the mere function of contesting with one another but nation building. Ramaphosa faced mixed reactions following controversial comments he made during the ANC’s roll call on Monday, where he praised the DA-controlled municipalities as examples of…
