POLOKWANE – The legal team of Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke is challenging a decision by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court to deny him bail for the third time. They argue that the court did not properly consider new information presented during the hearing. Advocate Michael Khumalo says the magistrate wrongly ended the bail inquiry after deciding […]
JOHANNESBURG – Eskom has officially launched construction of a 75-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) facility at its Lethabo Power Station near Vereeniging. The project will be built on more than 160 hectares of Eskom-owned land and forms part of the utility’s broader plan to diversify South Africa’s energy mix and reduce reliance on coal. Although Lethabo […]
LEBANON – Iran has accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire after reported US strikes hit targets near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran. Tehran’s foreign ministry called the attacks a “gross violation” of the truce, which has been in place for nearly seven weeks. The US, however, said the strikes were […]
JOHANNESBURG – Department of Home Affairs says only 10 out of 300 Ghanaian nationals who applied for repatriation were found to be legally documented in South Africa. The rest were reportedly either undocumented, had overstayed their visas, or were not complying with immigration requirements. The findings come as the group was processed for deportation flights […]
JOHANNESBURG – National government has stepped in to help address Johannesburg’s growing electricity crisis as the city struggles to settle its R5.2-billion debt owed to Eskom. The intervention comes amid fears of possible widespread power disruptions if the financial challenges are not resolved. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa met with Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and Eskom […]
JOHANNESBURG – With just 15 days remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, Hugo Broos is expected to announce his final 26-man Bafana Bafana squad on Thursday. The announcement follows the release of a 32-man preliminary squad last week as South Africa prepares for its first World Cup appearance since hosting the tournament […]
JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg has intensified its revenue collection campaign by cracking down on customers who have failed to pay for municipal services. On Wednesday, Executive Mayor Dada Morero led raids on several properties in the Johannesburg CBD as part of the operation targeting defaulters. City Manager Floyd Brink said the operation aims […]
JOHANNESBURG – The 2025 General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa shows that South Africa has made progress in improving living conditions, with more than 90 percent of households now having access to electricity. The report also noted improvements in formal housing and access to water plumbing services. Despite these gains, millions of South Africans […]
JOHANNESBURG- Rand Water will begin major maintenance work on the City of Johannesburg’s water network from Friday, with further work scheduled for 2 June and a second phase starting on 17 July. The maintenance is part of the city’s routine mid-year winter maintenance cycle. Areas such as Sandton, Midrand, Soweto, and Randburg may experience low […]
The Gauteng Traffic Police have raised concerns over reports that taxi patrol groups are allegedly stopping, threatening and harassing motorists on roads across the province. The groups reportedly target drivers suspected of transporting passengers illegally. Authorities say some motorists have allegedly been forced to pay money before their vehicles were released. Traffic Police spokesperson Sello […]