The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has postponed a ruling on musician Lehlogonolo Chauke’s third bail application to Thursday. The state is opposing his release, while the magistrate, Godfrey Netshiozwi, delayed the decision to allow time to prepare judgment after hearing arguments from both sides. Chauke, who faces charges including attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed […]
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. More updates will be provided as new information becomes available. JOHANNESBURG- Deputy Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla have been granted bail following their arrests in mid-April. Each has been released on bail set at R30,000 after spending several days […]
Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a planned power shutdown at the Powerville Main Substation to carry out maintenance on a 20MVA transformer. The interruption will affect key facilities including Leeukuil Correctional Services, SAB, Transnet, the Fresh Market, and the Leeukuil Waste Water Treatment Plant. The outage is scheduled from Monday, 4 May 2026 at 08:00 […]
SOUTH AFRICA- As South Africa marks Freedom Day, concerns about financial freedom remain widespread, with many citizens saying it still feels out of reach due to high unemployment and rising levels of debt. Economic pressure continues to weigh heavily on households, leaving many struggling to stay financially afloat. Experts warn that over-indebtedness is becoming a […]
DJ Speedsta is facing online backlash after a viral black carpet moment with his girlfriend Shamiso Mosaka at the Metro FM Music Awards 2026. The couple made their first public appearance together, wearing matching red outfits, which initially confirmed long-standing dating rumours and attracted positive attention. However, attention shifted after a video showed Speedsta seemingly […]
JOHANNESBURG- Three business owners were shot inside a popular fast food outlet in the Johannesburg inner city on Monday morning. The incident took place in Ward 59, an area where local authorities say violent crime has become increasingly frequent, with regular shootings reported in the precinct. Local councillor Sthembiso Hlatshwayo expressed concern over the escalating […]
WESTONARIA- Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Gauteng Chairperson Bonginkosi Dhlamini has encouraged South Africans to actively participate in the upcoming local government elections rather than abstaining from voting. Speaking in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg, during Freedom Day commemorations, he stressed the importance of voting as a democratic right that should be exercised to influence change in […]
The Gauteng government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democracy, constitutional values and social cohesion as South Africa marks Freedom Day. The province reflected on its key role in the liberation struggle, highlighting townships such as Soweto, Alexandra, Sharpeville and others as important centres of resistance against apartheid. The statement also stressed the importance of […]
BLOEMFONTEIN- President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa’s transition to democracy was more than a political shift, describing it as a profound moral transformation. Speaking at the Freedom Day celebrations at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein, he emphasised that the country’s hard-won freedom came at a cost and must be actively protected by all citizens. […]
JEFFREYS BAY- A female traffic officer has died following a head-on collision with a long-distance bus on the N2 near Jeffreys Bay. She was reportedly returning to her station in a state vehicle after attending to an earlier incident when the crash occurred. Emergency services arrived at the scene and had to use specialised equipment […]