The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) visited the Guguletu St Benedict Home for the Aged to assess how National Lottery funding is supporting elderly residents. The engagement forms part of the NLC’s efforts to ensure accountability and effective use of grant funding. Officials met beneficiaries and observed how the funding improves care services and living conditions, […]
A fire broke out in the casualty department at Sebokeng Hospital on Thursday, leading to the evacuation of over 30 patients. The Gauteng Department of Health says the blaze started in a psychiatry holding room, allegedly after a patient set a blanket alight. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and staff managed to quickly contain […]
FC Barcelona have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a composed and clinical performance, underlining their growing momentum in Europe. The Spanish giants delivered when it mattered most, combining attacking flair with defensive discipline to see off their opponents and keep their title hopes alive. With confidence building and key players […]
The Gangsterism and Social Dysfunction seminar at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) highlighted that police alone cannot effectively address the growing sub-culture of gangs and the evolution of gangsterism in South Africa. The seminar brought together key stakeholders from civil society, government, law enforcement, and local communities to examine the roots, consequences, and […]
The legal team for Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has accused the state of deliberately frustrating their case by failing to disclose requested evidence. Matlala and four co-accused appeared in the Johannesburg High Court in connection with the attempted murder of socialite Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung. Matlala’s lawyer, Annelene Van Der […]
The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has confirmed that its 11th Provincial Elective Conference will proceed as scheduled at the end of this month, despite ongoing internal disputes. A court battle in the Vhembe District is currently challenging the legitimacy of the regional elective conference results. Some concerns over suspected manipulation of branch general […]
A six-week-old baby has tragically died, and several adults sustained injuries following a collision between a taxi and a bakkie in Bredell, Kempton Park, on Gauteng’s East Rand. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Ekurhuleni EMS spokesperson William Ntladi confirmed that all injured parties have been transported to various hospitals for treatment.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to reflect on the country’s democratic journey as it marks 30 years since the adoption of its Constitution. Describing the Constitution as more than just the supreme law, Ramaphosa said it represents a solemn promise to uphold human dignity and ensure that the injustices of the past […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has submitted his responses to the Ad Hoc Committee, which is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference within the justice system. The Presidency had initially missed its Monday deadline for submission and requested an extension until the close of business on Tuesday. According to the President’s office, providing the […]
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has urged South Africa to leverage its global standing to rally stronger international action against Israel over its ongoing military operations in Gaza. The call comes amid growing pressure on government to take a firmer diplomatic stance on the conflict. This follows recent developments at the International Court of Justice, where […]