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 […]
PRETORIA – Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday as hearings resume after a two-week recess. The commission is investigating allegations surrounding the disappearance of 541 kilograms of cocaine valued at about R200 million in KwaZulu-Natal in 2021. Senona is accused of […]
EASTERN CAPE – Residents in rural parts of the Eastern Cape have joined growing calls for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, claiming that undocumented foreign nationals are increasingly operating in local towns and villages. Community members argue that local youth are struggling to find employment while some jobs and business opportunities are being taken up […]
JOHANNESBURG – Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says Bafana Bafana will depart for the FIFA World Cup on a special chartered flight on Monday after all players received their visas. The team’s preparations were disrupted when visa delays prevented several players and officials from travelling to Mexico as scheduled. McKenzie described the […]
JOHANNESBURG – Children took to the streets of Johannesburg on Sunday as part of the Children’s Safety Walk, a campaign aimed at raising awareness about child abuse, violence, and statutory rape. The initiative gave young people an opportunity to speak out about issues affecting their safety and well-being. The march started at Pieter Roos Park […]