ISTANBUL – Iran has criticised the United States after several members of its World Cup support staff were reportedly denied visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dispute emerged just days before the tournament begins on June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Iran’s players, who have been training in Antalya, […]
EKURHULENI – Residents of Daveyton, east of Johannesburg, marched through the township calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa. The protesters urged authorities to strengthen the enforcement of immigration laws, saying undocumented migrants are placing pressure on local communities. The march comes ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigration groups, including […]
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will soon send delegates to countries across Africa and other regions to explain the measures being implemented to address migration challenges. He made the remarks during a media briefing in Pretoria following talks with William Ruto. The move comes amid growing protests in South Africa over […]
SECUNDA – President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the national rollout of Lenacapavir in Secunda, marking a major step forward in South Africa’s efforts to prevent new HIV infections. The launch highlights the country’s commitment to strengthening HIV prevention through innovative healthcare solutions. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medication administered only twice a year, […]
JOHANNESBURG – Eleven senior police officers linked to the controversial Medicare24 tender have been suspended while disciplinary and related investigations continue. The officers, who served on the Bid Evaluation Committee responsible for assessing tender applications, are accused of failing to properly verify information submitted by alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi Matlala during the bidding process. The […]
RICHARDS BAY – Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa is moving beyond load shedding as government focuses on achieving a 3% GDP growth target through reliable energy production. Speaking in Richards Bay, he highlighted the importance of strong performance from key state-owned entities such as Eskom and Transnet in supporting economic growth. His remarks […]
GAUTENG – Johannesburg Water says most parts of the city’s network have recovered following Rand Water’s planned maintenance, but some communities are still experiencing water supply disruptions. Areas served by the Commando, South Hills and Midrand systems remain affected, with residents continuing to wait for water to return to their taps. The utility says the […]
PRETORIA – The testimony of KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major-General Leseja Senona before the Madlanga Commission has been postponed after a member of his legal team fell ill. A new date for his appearance has not yet been announced. Meanwhile, Hawks Counter Narcotics Unit member Gavin Jacob has concluded his testimony before the commission. Jacob faced […]
GAUTENG – President Cyril Ramaphosa is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto on a State Visit to South Africa, where the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, investment, economic cooperation and regional development. The visit includes official talks at the Union Buildings and a South Africa-Kenya Business Forum at Gallagher Estate in Midrand. The visit […]
RUSTENBURG – Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has called for urgent economic transformation in the Bojanala District to stimulate growth and tackle unemployment. Speaking at the Bojanala Economic Development Symposium in Rustenburg, he warned that South Africa’s projected economic growth of one to two percent is too low to address the country’s unemployment […]