A 15-year-old learner, Tsoarelo Likana from Moshate Secondary School, has tragically died after drowning at a public swimming pool in Sharpeville. Reports indicate that friends attempted to save him, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, with many expressing sadness over the loss of such a young […]
ISTANBUL- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Istanbul for high-level security talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The visit follows Erdoğan’s recent discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who accused Kyiv of attempting to target the Russia-Turkey gas pipeline that supplies several European countries. Zelensky said the meetings aim to strengthen partnership with […]
Over 120 motorists have been arrested for drunk driving in Johannesburg since the start of the Easter long weekend. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) also confirmed two fatalities in separate road crashes, involving a pedestrian and a passenger. To ensure safer roads, the JMPD has intensified stop-and-search operations and roadside checks across all regions […]
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed that a bus intercepted in the Free State was properly processed at the Beitbridge Port of Entry. Commissioner Michael Masiapato said all 43 passengers were screened, and their documents were verified and found to be valid. The BMA believes additional undocumented passengers may have boarded the bus after […]
Maggie Mokobane, a familiar voice on Lekoa FM, is celebrating her birthday on 14 April 2026, marking another milestone in her growing career in the media industry. Currently juggling roles as a news reader, blogger, and janitor, Maggie’s journey reflects resilience and a deep passion for broadcasting. Her career began in 2019 at Radio Turf, […]
Senegal’s government has suspended all non-essential foreign travel for ministers and top officials, citing “extremely difficult” times ahead as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran drives up global oil prices. The move aims to curb spending as rising energy costs strain the national budget. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko highlighted that Brent crude has surged to about […]
An Ekurhuleni metro police officer has been killed and four others injured following a crash in Musina. The incident involved a police vehicle, and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. Authorities say the injured officers were treated at the scene before being transported to hospital for further medical care. Their conditions have not yet […]
UPDATE: Electricity has been successfully restored across Vereeniging following a widespread outage that left large parts of the area without power earlier today. The interruption, believed to have been caused by a local fault on the network, affected homes, businesses, and essential services, prompting frustration among residents and disruptions to daily activities. Technicians worked throughout […]
Deputy Higher Education Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has called for the arrest of those responsible for NSFAS funding over 800 deceased students. This follows the Auditor-General’s 2024/25 report, which found that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme made payments to students listed as deceased in Home Affairs records. Dube-Ncube criticised NSFAS for blaming the issue on […]
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has condemned a church in KwaMaphumulo for encouraging followers to stop taking anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment for HIV and rely solely on faith. She called for legal action against anyone spreading such misinformation. The Ekhaya Labafundi bakaJehova congregation reportedly requires members to abandon worldly things, including jobs and cellphones, with the […]