More than a dozen UN human rights experts are urging the US government to stop deporting migrants to third countries, warning that the policy could expose them to torture, persecution and other abuses. The Trump administration has reached agreements with several African countries to accept migrants who cannot legally be returned to their home countries. […]
The ninth woman whose body was found in Ekurhuleni has been laid to rest in her home village of kaMdladla in Nkomazi, Mpumalanga. Jabulile Timba’s body was discovered in Dawn Park, Boksburg, on 17 September. Her family says finding her body has brought some closure and allowed them to give her a dignified funeral. They […]
KWAZULU-NATAL – ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party’s renewal efforts in KwaZulu-Natal are gaining momentum following its decline in support during the 2024 elections. Ramaphosa led the ANC’s campaign in Umlazi, south of Durban. He says the party still has an active support base in the province, which could help rebuild its electoral support.
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is expected to provide an update on Eskom, including the power utility’s board, governance and the government’s plans for its future. Ramokgopa is also expected to outline government’s expectations around Eskom’s unbundling into three separate entities, as well as the utility’s future mandate and role in South Africa’s evolving […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will soon address the nation on the murders of women in Ekurhuleni and the government’s response to gender-based violence. Nine women’s bodies have been found in the area over the past two months, with three suspects arrested in one of the cases. Ramaphosa says high-priority investigations are underway, supported by […]
The Gauteng Department of Health is expanding eye care services to help reduce preventable blindness. The initiative forms part of Eye Care Awareness Month, running from 23 September to 18 October. Between April and August, more than 17,000 patients received spectacles, while public hospitals performed over 4,500 cataract surgeries. The department is encouraging residents to […]
GAUTENG – The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents and road users to prioritise safety ahead of Heritage Day on Thursday, 24 September, as increased traffic and public activity are expected. Motorists are reminded to obey traffic laws, avoid distractions and never drive under the influence of alcohol. Residents are also urged to celebrate responsibly, […]
Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane says informal traders should not be criminalised for selling goods on the roadside. Speaking at the party’s manifesto launch in Johannesburg, he said BOSA would support people who rely on informal trading to make a living. Maimane said BOSA would simplify municipal processes, including permit applications, to […]
MIDRAND – The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) hosted the 11th annual Vita Basadi Awards on Saturday, 5 September 2026, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. The awards celebrated Gauteng women for their courage, leadership, creativity and contributions to their communities. Nominated by the public, outstanding women were recognised across various categories. The Speaker of […]
SHARPVILLE – Lawyers representing survivors and relatives of victims of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre have launched legal action against the South African government. They are challenging apartheid-era legislation that prevented victims and families from seeking compensation through the courts. Official records state that 69 people were killed and at least 180 wounded when police opened […]