FREE STATE – The Free State Sport Awards have returned after a one-year break, with MEC Zanele Sifuba celebrating the event as an achievement for the province. The awards recognised athletes and sports personalities who have excelled across 20 categories. Sifuba has called for stronger cooperation between government, the private sector, municipalities and other stakeholders […]
The SACP says it has moved from debating whether to contest the upcoming local government elections to preparing for the ballot. The party says candidate selection is well advanced, with candidates coming from its ranks, traditional leadership, churches and community organisations. It says criticism from some ANC leaders will not distract it from contesting independently.
DURBAN – Police in Durban have arrested two people linked to a foreign delegation attending the 46th SADC Summit. They were allegedly caught trying to enter the Durban ICC using other people’s accreditation cards. The arrests bring the total to three people detained over accreditation violations. Police earlier arrested an undocumented migrant who allegedly posed […]
FREE STATE – The EFF in the Free State is calling for urgent action after Fezi Ngubentombi Hospital in Sasolburg reportedly went without electricity for about 24 hours on Saturday, disrupting healthcare services. The party says the provincial government must ensure hospitals have reliable backup power and wants Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi to account. The […]
GAUTENG – Hawks in Gauteng say they have a strong case against 23-year-old Regan Collis, who is accused of killing two women and two police officers in Reiger Park. Collis appeared in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court, where his case was postponed to 25 August for a bail application. He was arrested after a multi-disciplinary operation […]
MBOMBELA – Mamelodi Sundowns made a dramatic comeback to beat TS Galaxy 3-2 at Mbombela Stadium and open their Betway Premiership campaign with a win. The victory also gave Sundowns some revenge after Galaxy ended their hopes of a ninth consecutive league title last season. Sundowns took an early lead through Brayan Leon, who converted […]
The Gauteng Education Department is urging parents applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements for 2027 to include their home or work addresses. Applications opened on Thursday and will close on 4 September. The department says work addresses can help place learners at schools closer to their parents’ workplaces, making transport easier. The system […]
JOaHANNESBURG – ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has denied allegations that he handed out money to influence votes at the party’s 2017 and 2022 elective conferences. The allegations were made by ANC stalwart Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Mbalula says the ANC is dealing with the matter both collectively and individually. Dlamini-Zuma also accused International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola […]
CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape Education Department says schools need more extramural activities to keep learners engaged and help address violence. This follows the death of a Grade 10 learner at Bellville South High School after an alleged classroom assault. Education spokesperson Bronagh Hammond says violence in society, including gangsterism, is increasingly spilling into […]
GAUTENG – mass shooting in Reiger Park on Friday night has left the community shocked after two police officers and two civilians were killed. The officers were members of the SAPS anti-gang unit. Residents have expressed their sadness and called on parents to discourage their children from getting involved in crime. One resident urged families […]