The Gauteng Department of Health has strengthened healthcare services in the Sedibeng region with the opening of a new 35-bed mental health care unit at Sebokeng Regional Hospital. Gauteng Health MEC Faith Mazibuko also officially reopened three refurbished wards at Kopanong District Hospital as part of efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and patient care. The […]

A petition calling for the disbandment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has sparked debate over the institution’s role and relevance. Critics argue that the commission has failed to act impartially and accuse it of prioritising the rights of undocumented foreign nationals over broader public concerns, particularly around immigration and service delivery challenges. […]

EKURHULENI – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid fraud and corruption charges against former Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi and an alleged associate at the Germiston police station. The case follows allegations that Mashazi benefited from luxury trips worth R3.5 million, reportedly linked to companies that secured municipal tenders. DA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane […]

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced adjustments to South Africa’s fuel prices, effective from 3 June 2026. The department said fuel prices are reviewed monthly and are influenced by both international and local market factors, including crude oil prices, shipping costs, and exchange rate movements. The latest review found that while Brent […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to unite behind Bafana Bafana as they prepare to compete in the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Ramaphosa praised the players, coaches, football authorities, sponsors and development structures that helped the national team qualify. He encouraged citizens […]

UPDATE – Rand Water has completed welding repairs on the A21 pipeline, finalising work at 05:00 on 1 June 2026. The refilling and charging of the pipeline has now begun and will be done gradually to prevent leaks or bursts during the restoration process. Emfuleni Local Municipality says water supply will return in phases, starting […]