GAUTENG – Parliament and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature will host the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) Africa Region at Emperors Palace in Gauteng from 16 to 20 June 2026. The conference will bring together 63 parliamentary presiding officers from national and sub-national legislatures across Africa to discuss ways of […]
JOHANNESBURG – The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, in partnership with the Wits Law Clinic, the South African University Law Clinics Association (SAULCA), and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), will host an engagement with law students at the University of the Witwatersrand on 15 June 2026 as part of National Youth Day commemorations. […]
DURBAN – South Africa’s Gerda Steyn has claimed victory in the 2026 Women’s Comrades Marathon, securing her fifth title and setting a new record in the process. Known for her strong finishing performances, Steyn once again dominated the race, further cementing her status as one of the event’s most successful athletes. In the men’s race, […]
SEBOKENG – The Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, has confirmed that the allocation of housing units at Sebokeng Extension 28 will take place on 15 June 2026. The official handover programme is scheduled to begin at 08:00 at the Extension 28 Walk-Ups in Sebokeng. Residents whose names appear on the approved beneficiary list […]
KWAZULU-NATAL – Thousands of runners are making steady progress in the Comrades Marathon, having passed through Pinetown west of Durban and continuing along the N3 towards Pietermaritzburg. The race is well underway, with participants from across South Africa aiming to achieve their personal goals. Among the runners is Anthony Sigudla from Mpumalanga, who hopes to […]
MEXICO – Bafana Bafana are determined to recover from their disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico in their opening group match in Mexico City. The South African team remains focused on securing positive results in their next two group games to keep their hopes of […]
ENGLAND – South Africa’s women’s cricket team made a disappointing start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, losing their opening match to six-time champions Australia by 65 runs at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Proteas, who were runners-up in the previous tournament in Dubai, struggled to match the Australians in […]
U.S. President Donald Trump and mediator Shehbaz Sharif say an initial agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East could be signed soon. Pakistan announced that both sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and were preparing for an electronic signing, followed by technical-level discussions next week. Trump also claimed […]
DURBAN – Malawian nationals who have been staying at Sherwood Hall in Durban for nearly a month have started their journey back home. Buses arrived at the hall on Friday to begin the repatriation process, with women and children being transported first before additional buses return to collect the men. Many of those leaving expressed […]
JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board has officially announced that it has no relationship, partnership, or association with the Gauteng Patrollers Hlanganani Organisation. In a notice issued on 12 June 2026, the board emphasized that community patrollers operating under Community Police Forums (CPFs) are unpaid civilian volunteers who assist the South African Police […]