PRETORIA – KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been named the 2025 Newsmaker of the Year by the National Press Club. He received the award during a ceremony in Pretoria on Friday evening and said he accepted the recognition with both humility and caution. In his acceptance speech, Mkhwanazi reflected on his controversial July 6 […]
MPUMALANGA – President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 30 May 2026, officially launch the centenary commemoration of Kruger National Park at Skukuza Rest Camp in Mpumalanga. The event marks 100 years since the park was formally proclaimed in 1926 and will be celebrated under the theme, “Our Heritage, Our Future.” The centenary celebrations will reflect […]
PARIS – Defending champions Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the French Open after defeating qualifier Mayar Sherif 6-3, 6-2 in a hard-fought match on Thursday. Although Gauff secured a straight-sets victory, she was tested physically as Sherif used heavy moon balls and aggressive resistance to disrupt her rhythm early on. Sherif briefly […]
WESTERN CAPE – The Garden Route District Municipality has confirmed a new case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) at a small dairy farm in Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo. The outbreak is located near Matjiesrivier in the Cango Valley, an area already affected by storm-related rockfalls that have restricted access. State veterinary officials say this is […]
JOHANNESBURG – Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says selecting the final 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup was a difficult task, highlighting the depth of talent available in the national team. Broos noted that several deserving players had to miss out as he worked to balance form, fitness and tactical needs ahead of […]
JOHANNESBURG – EFF Leader, Julius Malema has called for stronger unity across the African continent as tensions rise over immigration in South Africa. Speaking against the backdrop of increasing anti-immigration demonstrations, Malema warned that division among African nations undermines long-term stability and development. He further emphasised that violence against undocumented foreign nationals cannot be justified […]
VAALBANK – A 36-year-old Mpumalanga woman, Lebogang Phetla, was allegedly shot and killed in Vaalbank on Saturday evening by an off-duty security guard following a domestic dispute. The incident reportedly escalated into a hail of bullets while her four children witnessed the attack. The accused, Sello Seletja, now faces murder and attempted murder charges after […]
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Leseja Senona is fighting his suspension, describing the disciplinary process against him as unlawful and unfair. In a five-page letter addressed to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), his legal team argues that the decision to suspend him was not properly justified. His lawyers say the mere mention of Senona’s name […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has apologised to student nurses affected by delays in stipend payments caused by administrative issues. The department said officials are finalising the verification and capturing of documents needed to process payments for about 500 students across four nursing colleges. Payments are expected to be processed on 2 June 2026 and […]
GAUTENG – The continued support from the Gauteng Department of Social Development has helped strengthen services at the Battling Kids Community Centre in Soweto. The centre, founded by 75-year-old community activist Gogo Rachel Mthembu, known as Mamthembu, provides essential care for elderly residents through meals, social activities such as exercise, singing, and knitting, and emotional […]