Growing concern over violence at SA schools

School classroom There’s growing concern about learners resorting to excessive violence to solve their problems. Eastern Cape Police spokesperson, Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, says a 17-year-old learner from the Eastern Cape is expected to appear in the Alice Magistrate’s Court on a charge of attempted murder and robbery on Monday. He allegedly robbed, stabbed and dumped…

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Pirates confident of continuing their winning streak

The Soweto giants have a 100%  win record after seven matches. 3 minutes Orlando Pirates coach, Jose Riveiro, says their hard work the past two seasons is finally bearing fruit. Pirates are riding the crest of the wave after their best start ever in a Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. The Soweto giants have a…

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Inflation levels causing major strain on households: Report

Graphic depicting inflation A Competition Commission report has found that inflation on essentials is rising faster than wages, with low-income households being hit the hardest. The Cost of Living Report covers the period between 2020 and March 2025. The study expands on the original Essential Food Price Monitoring Report that was launched in 2020 to…

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Shivambu accuses Ramaphosa of ‘misrepresenting SA’ in Trump meeting

SG Commander Floyd Shivambu delivered the Africa Day lecture in Tembisa 3 minutes uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party Secretary General, Floyd Shivambu, has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent engagement with US President Donald Trump, accusing him of misrepresenting the country. Shivambu’s remarks came during an Africa Day memorial lecture in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni. He called for renewed…

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New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win first test

Cricket ball New Zealand won the first test against Zimbabwe inside three days, securing victory at the Queens Sports Club by nine wickets after skittling out the hosts this Friday. Stand-in skipper Mitchell Santner took four wickets as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 165 runs in their second innings after being 31-2 overnight, leaving New Zealand…

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Tensions brewing between new, outgoing Free State ANCYL leadership

African National Congress (ANC) party flags. 1 minute Tensions are brewing between the newly-appointed Free State African National Congress (ANC) Youth League leadership and the outgoing 10th Provincial Executive Committee following the conference outcomes. Former ANCYL provincial secretary Mayibuye Bangane has written to the ANCYL national executive committee calling for an investigation into the outcome…

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