JOHANNESBURG – Thousands of fans faced frustration as tickets for the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates went on sale. Slow processing and server errors caused the MyTicket system to crash nearly an hour after sales began, leaving many unable to secure seats for the highly anticipated match. The game, originally scheduled for […]
HARARE- Zimbabwe is facing a severe public transport crisis after fares surged by 70% following rising fuel prices. Many commuters, especially in Harare, are struggling to afford the R34 fare, with some forced to walk long distances or hitch rides on open trucks. The fuel hike has also driven up the cost of basic food, […]
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Tuesday’s second international friendly against Panama at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium will be taken very seriously. He adds that the two matches against Panama are key in preparing the team for their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against hosts Mexico on 11 June. Panama coach Thomas Christiansen […]
The Gauteng Department of Education says schools were given funds in November 2025 to pay municipal accounts and rejected claims that they were burdened with unpaid electricity bills. It says schools were aware of their responsibility to settle these accounts. However, some schools failed to pay despite receiving allocations, leading to power cuts. The department […]
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the Sedibeng region has urged that the inquiry into the 1990 Sebokeng Massacre be reopened, saying justice has yet to be served for the victims and their families. Fourteen people were killed and many more injured when the Apartheid-era Civil Co‑operation Bureau (CCB) opened fire on protesters. […]
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will deliver a keynote address at the Women in Leadership Symposium in East London on 31 March 2026. Her address will focus on the importance of classifying Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster. The symposium, hosted by the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, brings together […]
Fuel prices are set to rise sharply this week amid the Middle East conflict. The Central Energy Fund reports that 95-octane petrol will increase by R5,82 per litre, 93-octane by R5,32, and diesel could climb by R10,27, excluding a fuel levy adjustment of 21 cents per litre. The new prices take effect on Wednesday, April […]
US President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have been communicating both directly and indirectly, describing Iran’s current leadership as “very reasonable.” His comments come as more US troops are deployed to the region, signaling ongoing military readiness. Despite this, Iran has warned it will not accept any form of humiliation, highlighting continued […]
The Border Management Authority is stepping up border security ahead of the Easter holidays, with a focus on ensuring that travellers’ visas and travel documents are properly checked. Authorities expect a surge in movement to and from neighbouring countries, making thorough visa verification and compliance a key part of managing cross-border flows. BMA Commissioner Dr […]
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, will visit the family of a Grade 3 learner from Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton who tragically died after a section of the school wall collapsed during breaktime on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The incident injured six learners in total. The MEC’s visit is scheduled for Monday, 30 March 2026, […]