BRAKPAN- Cosatu has urged workers to play an active role in maintaining unity between the ANC and SACP, amid tensions following the Communist Party’s decision to contest elections independently. The union says it hopes for a positive resolution during its upcoming elective conference in September. The federation emphasized that workers remain a powerful force for […]
UPDATE: Euro Carwash & Valet in Three Rivers hosted a vibrant grand reopening event on 1 May 2026, bringing together the community for a full day of activity and entertainment. The event, which ran from 07:30 to 17:30, introduced a brand-new coffee shop and a fun Tuk Tuk experience, while also offering a 25% discount […]
LONDON- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged stronger measures to protect the Jewish community following the stabbing of two men in North London. Acknowledging growing fear among Jewish residents, he promised increased police presence in affected areas, tougher action against antisemitism, and new laws to counter threats linked to foreign states. The incident comes […]
SAUDI ARABIA- Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that Iran plans to maintain control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and exclude the United States from the future of the Persian Gulf. In a rare public statement, he also reaffirmed that Iran will retain its nuclear capabilities, signaling a firm stance on […]
GERMISTON- The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality council sitting in Germiston collapsed on Thursday after opposition parties the DA, EFF and ActionSA staged a walkout. The parties withdrew from the meeting because both Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza and Acting City Manager Tsholofelo Koopedi were not present. The council was expected to deliberate on ongoing court matters involving suspended […]
UNITED KINGDOM- major legal battle against Johnson & Johnson has expanded to 7,111 claimants, making it the largest product liability case in UK history. The case, currently before the High Court, centres on allegations that the company knowingly sold baby powder contaminated with asbestos. Claimants argue that J&J was aware of potential contamination risks as […]
POLOKWANE- Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, has been denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. Chauke has been in custody since November 2025 and recently submitted a new bail application, arguing that there were new facts to consider after his initial request was rejected. His lawyer, Michael Khumalo, told the court […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially proclaimed 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s upcoming local government elections. The announcement confirms when voters across the country will head to the polls to elect new municipal leaders, setting the stage for political parties and independent candidates to begin full-scale campaigning. The declaration marks a key […]
PRETORIA- The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has dismissed an application by suspended Tshwane Metro Police Department official Tshukudu Malatji to postpone his hearing. Malatji faces allegations including security tender corruption, failure to declare business interests, and wasteful expenditure. His legal representative, Sibusiso Nkosi, argued that the defence was not ready because key documents were only […]
BOKSBURG- President Cyril Ramaphosa Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the Extended President’s Coordinating Council meeting held at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, describing the gathering as historic for including all mayors and municipal managers for the first time. He emphasized the importance of cooperative governance across national, provincial, and local spheres, stressing that government must operate […]