POLOKWANE – Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba welcomed Deputy President Paul Mashatile to an engagement with traditional leaders, highlighting the important role they play in governance, cultural preservation and community development. She paid tribute to historic leaders such as Khosi Tshilwavhusiku Makhado, Kgoshi Mampuru II and the Rain Queen Modjadji, while emphasizing Limpopo’s rich cultural […]
VANDERBIJLPARK – Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced the early closure of several municipal buildings on Friday, 12 June 2026, due to ongoing water outages affecting parts of Vanderbijlpark. The municipality said facilities impacted by water supply interruptions, including Customer Care Offices, would close earlier than usual. According to the municipality, the temporary closure is necessary […]
JOHANNESBURG – A new witness has taken the stand in the murder trial of Tiffany Meek, who is accused of killing her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee. Police officer Muhammad Said testified in court that Meek appeared calm and composed when she reported her son missing. Jayden-Lee’s body was later found on a staircase inside their apartment […]
KWAZULU-NATAL – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern over ongoing anti-illegal migrant protests in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of South Africa. The agency recently met with KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli to discuss the growing tensions, as organisations continue calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country. The concerns come […]
JOHANNESBURG – Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He remains in custody after his bail application was denied, with the court ruling that he failed to provide proof of a permanent residential address. Mogotsi has indicated that he intends to appeal the bail decision. He […]
JOHANNESBURG – A close associate of alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi Matlala has been taken in for questioning by the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). The individual is reportedly being questioned in connection with Matlala’s lease agreement for a property in Waterkloof, Pretoria. Authorities raided the man’s residence in Pretoria East on Thursday morning. Investigators believe […]
GAUTENG – The South African National Blood Service (SANBS), in partnership with Lekoa FM and Evaton Mall, will host a blood donation drive at Evaton Mall on 16 June 2026. The campaign forms part of SANBS’s ongoing effort to encourage South Africans to donate blood and help save lives. The blood drive will take place […]
MEXICO – Mexico secured a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa in their opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez ensured El Tri started their campaign on a winning note, while Bafana Bafana struggled to match the hosts’ intensity throughout […]
AUSTRALIA – The PGA Tour will co-sanction the Australian Open (golf) from 2027 for an initial three-year period, joining the DP World Tour in a major boost for the historic tournament. The move is part of a global expansion push aimed at elevating the event’s status and increasing prize money to attract more top-ranked players. […]
NAIROBI – Daniel Nduva of Nyali Golf & Country Club secured his first title on the Sunshine Development Tour after producing a strong back-nine comeback at the NCBA Royal Classic held at Royal Nairobi Golf Club in Nairobi. He finished the final round with a level-par 72 to end on 3-under-par 213, earning the winner’s […]