Emfuleni's R6.6 million mayoral bursary programme under fire for lack of transparency

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Emfuleni Local Municipality is under scrutiny after refusing to release the names of bursary recipients, citing lack of consent, while admitting it cannot determine ...

Constitutional Court poised to deliver verdict on the Phala Phala matter

Masabata Mkwananzi and Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Constitutional Court will deliver judgment on May 8 in the EFF’s bid to revive the Phala Phala case, a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for President ...

Future satire, past soul: why ‘Afropocalypse’ and ‘Sarafina!’ are Jozi's must-see theatre shows

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Experience 'Afropocalypse', a lively and thought-provoking examination of South African culture, paired with the powerful musical 'Sarafina!', which brings to life ...

Shocking crash caught on video in Pretoria linked to apparent drag race

Jason Woosey|Updated

A shocking video circulating online appears to show a serious crash in Pretoria allegedly linked to an apparent illegal drag race on Steve Biko Road on Sunday night. ...

India-New Zealand Trade Relations: From Modest Exchange to Strategic Partnership

Zingisa Mkhuma and Mazwi Xaba|Published

Explore how the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is reshaping trade dynamics and fostering a strategic partnership between two democracies.

Security guard shot dead protecting Johannesburg power supply infrastructure

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 33-year-old security guard was shot dead while protecting electricity infrastructure at the Shalazile Microgrid, with City Power Johannesburg urging residents ...

Top law firms oppose Legal Sector Code that would revolutionise untransformed industry

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Updated

After three decades of democracy, South Africa's legal profession struggles with transformation. The new Legal Sector Code aims to enforce real change, but top law ...

Health authorities on high alert as MV Hondius cruise ship passengers suffer severe respiratory illnesses

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Health authorities are investigating a cluster of severe respiratory illness cases linked to passengers aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, after multiple deaths ...

Swift police action leads to recovery of stolen vehicle in Mpumalanga

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Police in Mpumalanga recovered a stolen Toyota Fortuner within hours of it being taken from a Nelspruit hospital, tracing it through coordinated tracking operations ...

Taste of Cape Town set to turn Green Point into a feast for all five senses

Staff Reporter|Published

Get ready for the Taste of Cape Town 2026, Africa's most ambitious food and lifestyle festival!

ActionSA names mayoral candidates in Limpopo for high-stakes elections

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

ActionSA has unveiled its mayoral candidates in Limpopo ahead of the November 4 local government elections, as party leader Herman Mashaba positions the party to ...

Soldiers seize fake designer goods (sneakers, handbags, etc) worth R2 million near Ficksburg

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

South African soldiers have intercepted a suspected smuggling operation near Ficksburg, recovering counterfeit designer goods worth almost R2 million after suspects ...

Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable at the Sunset Music Series

Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Spoil mom this Mother’s Day with Jeremy Loops live at Walter Sisulu Gardens. Enjoy picnics, sunshine and world-class local music.

Leadership Failures, Political Rhetoric Fuelling Afrophobia in South Africa

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

A toxic blend of ineffective leadership and inflammatory political rhetoric is fuelling Afrophobia in South Africa. As communities grapple with fear and division, ...

Emfuleni municipality refutes pollution claims as municipal manager prepares for court

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Emfuleni Local Municipality has rejected claims of worsening environmental pollution and defended its sewer infrastructure interventions, as Municipal Manager April ...

Nigeria prepares to repatriate citizens as anti-migrant sentiments rise in South Africa

Pule Makgale and Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Nigeria has begun facilitating the voluntary return of its citizens from South Africa, offering free flights amid rising anti-migrant protests, violent unrest and ...

Gauteng Health moves to fill CEO vacancies as leadership gaps persist in hospitals

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Health says it will fill most vacant hospital CEO posts within two months, defending its reliance on acting leaders, while the DA warns ...

Police recover human remains from crocodile as acting national commissioner praises officer’s bravery

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Police have recovered human remains believed to be those of a missing Gauteng businessman from a crocodile in Mpumalanga’s Komati River. Acting National Commissioner ...

The surprise return of Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka reveals shocking abduction details

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Police are investigating after 27-year-old Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka reappeared at Vosloorus police station almost a month after he was reported missing on 2 April ...