GAUTENG- major crackdown by the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate has exposed widespread lawlessness among minibus taxi operators across Gauteng. Nearly 200 drivers were found operating without valid licences, while dozens more vehicles were on the road without proper documentation, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and regulatory compliance. The operation also uncovered dangerous vehicle conditions, with […]
UPDATE: Residents in Vereeniging and surrounding areas were left without electricity from 19:00 on Thursday, 23 April 2026, after a major outage caused by a damaged underground cable. The fault, located deep in a hole, disrupted power supply and left many households in the dark for several days, including those in Victoria, Smuts, Stanley, Senator […]
JOHANNESBURG- Brown Mogotsi has asked for the recusal of Advocate Matthew Chaskalson SC, the evidence leader at the Madlanga Commission, and has formally lodged a complaint against him. Commission chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga has directed Mogotsi’s legal team to submit the recusal application by close of business on Wednesday, setting in motion a tight procedural timeline […]
The South African government has extended its temporary fuel levy relief to help ease pressure from rising fuel prices caused by ongoing global oil market tensions linked to the Middle East conflict. The initial R3 per litre fuel levy cut introduced in April 2026 will now continue into June, offering continued support to households and […]
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it does not have enough funds to fully cover the six-month extension of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into police corruption. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi told Parliament that the department has already spent R123 million out of its R147 million allocated budget and has approached Finance Minister […]
The Gauteng Education Department has pledged to deliver additional mobile classrooms to Bovet Primary School in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, following protests by parents over severe overcrowding. The school currently accommodates more than 2 000 learners, far above its capacity, prompting concerns about learning conditions and resource strain. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile visited the […]
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced successful bidders for the redevelopment of six of South Africa’s busiest land ports of entry, in a major infrastructure modernisation drive. The announcement was made by BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato alongside Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber and Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza at a briefing in Pretoria. […]
JOHANNESBURG- Airlines Association of Southern Africa is urging authorities to be transparent about jet fuel stock levels beyond May, as rising global fuel prices and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to pressure the aviation industry. The association says airlines need clear information on fuel availability and allocation to prevent uncertainty that […]
Anele Mdoda has made entertainment headlines after a former domestic worker, Thuleleni Florence Mlalazi, reportedly took her dispute to the CCMA over claims of unfair dismissal and related employment disagreements. The matter, which has attracted public attention due to Mdoda’s celebrity status, was eventually settled with Mdoda agreeing to pay R90,000, including an initial R20,000 […]
PRETORIA- A protest movement known as March and March is demonstrating in Pretoria, calling for more job opportunities for South Africans amid high unemployment. The group argues that joblessness in the country is worsening and needs urgent government attention. The movement is also blaming illegal immigration, claiming that some foreign nationals are taking over parts […]