SEBOKENG – The Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, has confirmed that the allocation of housing units at Sebokeng Extension 28 will take place on 15 June 2026. The official handover programme is scheduled to begin at 08:00 at the Extension 28 Walk-Ups in Sebokeng. Residents whose names appear on the approved beneficiary list […]
KWAZULU-NATAL – Thousands of runners are making steady progress in the Comrades Marathon, having passed through Pinetown west of Durban and continuing along the N3 towards Pietermaritzburg. The race is well underway, with participants from across South Africa aiming to achieve their personal goals. Among the runners is Anthony Sigudla from Mpumalanga, who hopes to […]
U.S. President Donald Trump and mediator Shehbaz Sharif say an initial agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East could be signed soon. Pakistan announced that both sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal and were preparing for an electronic signing, followed by technical-level discussions next week. Trump also claimed […]
DURBAN – Malawian nationals who have been staying at Sherwood Hall in Durban for nearly a month have started their journey back home. Buses arrived at the hall on Friday to begin the repatriation process, with women and children being transported first before additional buses return to collect the men. Many of those leaving expressed […]
JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board has officially announced that it has no relationship, partnership, or association with the Gauteng Patrollers Hlanganani Organisation. In a notice issued on 12 June 2026, the board emphasized that community patrollers operating under Community Police Forums (CPFs) are unpaid civilian volunteers who assist the South African Police […]
POLOKWANE – Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba welcomed Deputy President Paul Mashatile to an engagement with traditional leaders, highlighting the important role they play in governance, cultural preservation and community development. She paid tribute to historic leaders such as Khosi Tshilwavhusiku Makhado, Kgoshi Mampuru II and the Rain Queen Modjadji, while emphasizing Limpopo’s rich cultural […]
VANDERBIJLPARK – Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced the early closure of several municipal buildings on Friday, 12 June 2026, due to ongoing water outages affecting parts of Vanderbijlpark. The municipality said facilities impacted by water supply interruptions, including Customer Care Offices, would close earlier than usual. According to the municipality, the temporary closure is necessary […]
JOHANNESBURG – A new witness has taken the stand in the murder trial of Tiffany Meek, who is accused of killing her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee. Police officer Muhammad Said testified in court that Meek appeared calm and composed when she reported her son missing. Jayden-Lee’s body was later found on a staircase inside their apartment […]
KWAZULU-NATAL – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern over ongoing anti-illegal migrant protests in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of South Africa. The agency recently met with KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli to discuss the growing tensions, as organisations continue calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country. The concerns come […]
JOHANNESBURG – Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He remains in custody after his bail application was denied, with the court ruling that he failed to provide proof of a permanent residential address. Mogotsi has indicated that he intends to appeal the bail decision. He […]