Many Zimbabwean nationals are returning home amid growing concerns over anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa. Bus operators have reported a sharp increase in passenger numbers, with many travellers transporting household items and furniture. While some say they are leaving temporarily until tensions ease, others have decided to leave permanently. One Zimbabwean national, Richard Sithumbe, […]
FREE STATE – The Special Investigating Unit has released preliminary findings into its investigation of the Free State Provincial Government Bursary Scheme, raising concerns over possible misuse of public funds. The probe, conducted under Presidential Proclamation 123 of 2023, focuses on bursaries administered by the Office of the Premier during the 2017/2018 academic year. The […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY – President Cyril Ramaphosa told the National Assembly that South Africa’s Constitution remains the foundation of democracy and that the Presidency serves as a strategic centre to coordinate government, drive reforms and ensure delivery of national priorities. He said the economy is showing signs of recovery, with improved macroeconomic conditions, stronger revenue collection […]
JOHANNESBURG – Mamelodi Sundowns have activated an option to extend Thapelo Morena’s contract, securing his stay for an 11th season at the club. The versatile player, who joined Sundowns in 2016 from Bloemfontein Celtic, is closing in on 350 appearances across all competitions. The 32-year-old has been a key figure in one of the club’s […]
GAZA – At least three Palestinians were killed in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to local health officials. An airstrike east of Deir al-Balah killed one person and injured four others, while another strike in Az-Zawayda left one person dead and another wounded. In a separate incident, Israeli gunfire killed a […]
MTHATHA – 19-year-old student from Walter Sisulu University died after a tragic accident in Chris Hani Park, Mthatha, on Saturday. He was found dead after allegedly slipping on wet ground while walking home from a local tavern. Police say the student fell onto a bottle he was carrying, which broke and caused a deep wound […]
CAPE TOWN – Four men were killed and two others seriously injured in a suspected taxi-related shooting in Nyanga on the Cape Flats on Wednesday morning. The two survivors were taken to hospital in critical condition. Police have opened an investigation into the incident, and no arrests have been made so far. Western Cape police […]
VANDERBIJLPARK – The Emfuleni Local Municipality has clarified that the court proceedings involving the murder of municipal employee Martha Mani Rantsofu are not related to the alleged R16 million fleet tender irregularities. The municipality stressed that claims linking Rantsofu’s death to whistleblowing allegations are false and misleading. The municipality said the matter before court concerns […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has strengthened healthcare services in the Sedibeng region with the opening of a new 35-bed mental health care unit at Sebokeng Regional Hospital. Gauteng Health MEC Faith Mazibuko also officially reopened three refurbished wards at Kopanong District Hospital as part of efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and patient care. The […]
A petition calling for the disbandment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has sparked debate over the institution’s role and relevance. Critics argue that the commission has failed to act impartially and accuse it of prioritising the rights of undocumented foreign nationals over broader public concerns, particularly around immigration and service delivery challenges. […]