GAUTENG – Hawks in Gauteng say they have a strong case against 23-year-old Regan Collis, who is accused of killing two women and two police officers in Reiger Park. Collis appeared in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court, where his case was postponed to 25 August for a bail application. He was arrested after a multi-disciplinary operation […]
MBOMBELA – Mamelodi Sundowns made a dramatic comeback to beat TS Galaxy 3-2 at Mbombela Stadium and open their Betway Premiership campaign with a win. The victory also gave Sundowns some revenge after Galaxy ended their hopes of a ninth consecutive league title last season. Sundowns took an early lead through Brayan Leon, who converted […]
The Gauteng Education Department is urging parents applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements for 2027 to include their home or work addresses. Applications opened on Thursday and will close on 4 September. The department says work addresses can help place learners at schools closer to their parents’ workplaces, making transport easier. The system […]
JOaHANNESBURG – ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has denied allegations that he handed out money to influence votes at the party’s 2017 and 2022 elective conferences. The allegations were made by ANC stalwart Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Mbalula says the ANC is dealing with the matter both collectively and individually. Dlamini-Zuma also accused International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola […]
CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape Education Department says schools need more extramural activities to keep learners engaged and help address violence. This follows the death of a Grade 10 learner at Bellville South High School after an alleged classroom assault. Education spokesperson Bronagh Hammond says violence in society, including gangsterism, is increasingly spilling into […]
GAUTENG – mass shooting in Reiger Park on Friday night has left the community shocked after two police officers and two civilians were killed. The officers were members of the SAPS anti-gang unit. Residents have expressed their sadness and called on parents to discourage their children from getting involved in crime. One resident urged families […]
KLAARWATER – An ANC Ward 17 councillor in eThekwini was shot dead at his office in Klaarwater on Thursday while meeting with community members. Police say an unknown suspect fled the scene on foot after the shooting. The motive is still unknown, and a manhunt has been launched.
SECUNDA – President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Sasol’s Secunda Operations in Mpumalanga, where he received updates on the company’s production processes, coal quality management and plans to support South Africa’s energy security while moving towards a lower-carbon economy. The President said Sasol plays an important role in industrial development, investment and job creation. He also reaffirmed […]
JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Jacob Mamabolo has praised municipalities for their commitment to implementing the Gauteng Local Government Turnaround Strategy. The strategy aims to improve governance, service delivery, financial management and infrastructure through ten key work streams that monitor progress across all 11 municipalities. Mamabolo said the strategy will […]
EKURHULENI – The Gauteng Department of Health will hold a Teenage Pregnancy Awareness Campaign and launch the Lenacapavir HIV treatment at Tsakane Stadium in Ekurhuleni on Friday. The initiative, led by Health MEC Faith Mazibuko, aims to reduce teenage pregnancies, improve sexual and reproductive health education, and help young people make informed health decisions. Young […]