The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has classified the recent severe weather affecting several provinces in South Africa as a national disaster. The declaration follows widespread heavy rainfall, flooding, thunderstorms, damaging winds and snowfall experienced since 4 May 2026. According to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), provinces affected include the Western […]
EKURHULENI- Residents in several parts of Ekurhuleni are calling for urgent intervention in the municipality, citing poor service delivery, corruption allegations and weak governance. Community members say ongoing financial mismanagement and leadership failures have left many areas neglected and residents frustrated. Locals from Gosforth Park say there is “rot” within the municipality and believe the […]
The Sunday newspaper City Press has closed its 44-year-old print and digital newsroom, with today’s edition marking its final publication. The decision follows the publication’s shift away from print in December 2024 and a failed attempt to sustain operations as a digital-only platform. The move comes after the digital model did not generate sufficient audience […]
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, has released the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) Committee of Inquiry Report and submitted it to the provincial legislature. She decided to make the report public to promote transparency, accountability, and restore public confidence after reviewing its findings. The report reveals serious governance failures within the GLB, including irregular […]
MEYERTON- Eleven suspects aged between 27 and 46 were arrested at a fuel depot in Meyerton following an alleged fuel theft operation uncovered by the Hawks. Authorities said the Hawks’ Tactical Operations Management Unit acted on a tip-off about a planned robbery at the facility. Police placed the depot under surveillance and observed two tankers […]
BLOEMFONTEIN- Relegation-threatened Marumo Gallants fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Richards Bay at the Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein. Richards Bay took an early lead in the 10th minute after a Marumo defender, Marvin Sikhosana, turned the ball into his own net. The visitors controlled much of the first half with stronger […]
The Kasi Kings & Queens Tournament will bring together young football talent from the Free State and Gauteng provinces in a major soccer showdown on 16 June 2026, aligning with Youth Day celebrations. The event focuses on youth empowerment, unity, and community development through sport, featuring 32 men’s teams and 16 women’s teams competing for […]
PRETORIA WEST- The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has urged urgent intervention from Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni following an oversight visit to Pretoria West Police Station. The Committee found serious infrastructure problems, including the station operating from three separate buildings, which disrupts coordination, weakens command and control, and […]
JOHANNESBURG- Police are investigating two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder following a shooting at Zamimpilo Informal Settlement in Langlaagte during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident reportedly happened at around 03:00 while more than 40 people were gathered outside a tavern drinking and socialising. According to police, three unknown […]
LIMPOPO- The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe has called on communities in Steelpoort to work together with government and mining companies to combat illegal mining activities. Speaking outside Burgersfort, Mantashe warned that illegal mining poses serious risks to community safety and threatens the sustainability of the country’s mining industry. The Mineral and Petroleum […]