DURBAN – The Head of Immigration and Law Enforcement at the Home Affairs Department, Stephen van Neel, says about 90% of Malawian nationals gathered at a holding site in Pietermaritzburg do not have legal documentation to remain in South Africa. The group is part of thousands of displaced Malawians currently being processed for return. Van […]
CHINA – Deputy President Paul Mashatile is on a working visit to China aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries. His programme includes participation in the China International Supply Chain Expo and meetings with government and business leaders, building on agreements reached at the South Africa–China Bi-National Commission held in […]
JOHANNESBURG – Former MK Party members Nhlamulo Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla say they will head to court after being expelled from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. Speaking at a press briefing in Sandton, Ndhlela warned that further expulsions could deepen divisions within the movement, following last week’s decision by the party to remove them for allegedly […]
SEBOKENG – The Executive Mayor of Emfuleni Local Municipality, Hassan Mako, has expressed deep sorrow following a house fire in Sebokeng, Zone 12, where a mother and her three children died in the early hours of Saturday. He visited the grieving family in Ward 33 alongside members of the mayoral committee. The municipality has pledged […]
JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (Democratic Alliance) has announced a R50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the killing of ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe. She was shot and killed in Dunoon on Saturday after visiting a voter registration station. The killing, alongside the murder of Gqeberha councillor Sixelo […]
MEXICO – Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in their World Cup Group E match, booking their place in the knockout stage for the first time since winning the tournament in 2014. Ivory Coast took the lead shortly after the first hydration break when captain Franck Kessie beat Manuel Neuer, after […]
MEXICO – Japan took a commanding 3-0 lead against Tunisia in their Group F match at BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico. Coach Hajime Moriyasu relied on Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito to fill the attacking void left by injured playmaker Takefusa Kubo, while Takehiro Tomiyasu strengthened the defence. Japan made a fast start, with Kamada […]
MALAWI – More than 1,200 displaced Malawian nationals are expected to return to Malawi this weekend through a voluntary repatriation programme. Their departure comes amid ongoing protests in South Africa targeting undocumented migrants. Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says eight buses carrying 560 people have already left South Africa, while another ten buses transporting about […]
PRETORIA – Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has officially handed over upgraded studios to Poort FM, as part of government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community media through support from the Media Development and Diversity Agency. The initiative aims to improve broadcasting infrastructure, expand media diversity, and ensure that underserved communities have better access […]
LIMPOPO – A large number of undocumented immigrants from Malawi and Zimbabwe are being processed for deportation at the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina, Limpopo. The migrants were transported from major South African cities, including Cape Town and Johannesburg, with additional buses from Durban expected to arrive at the border. Some of the migrants say […]