A 16-year-old boy from Lehaong has tragically drowned at the Sharpeville Swimming Pool in the Emfuleni Local Municipality. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, 4 April 2026, while the teenager was attempting a flip into the deep end of the pool. Despite the presence of lifeguards and adherence to safety protocols, the situation quickly turned […]
The Northern Cape’s largest municipality, Sol Plaatjie, may be placed under administration after failing to comply with a March directive from MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Bentley Vass. The directive, issued under Section 139, required the council to justify why the municipality should not be placed under administration or dissolved, but no action […]
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that the Tuesday deadline for Iran to reach a deal is final. He described Iran’s recent proposal as “significant” but said it was still “not good enough.” Trump said the proposal represents a step forward, but more action is needed to satisfy the United States. He emphasized that […]
Mpumalanga authorities have impounded nearly 1,000 vehicles for various traffic law violations, according to Public Works, Roads and Transport MEC Thulasizwe Thomo. The announcement came during a roadblock operation on the N4 toll road near Mbombela. MEC Thomo urged motorists to follow traffic rules, emphasizing road safety after a recent fatal crash on the N2 […]
South Africa is mourning the death of Albert Mazibuko, a longtime member of the legendary choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The group confirmed his passing on Easter Sunday in an emotional statement, saying he has “left us this Easter Sunday to be with his saviour in heaven.” Mazibuko’s career with Ladysmith Black Mambazo spanned over […]
A 53-year-old police captain has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the police’s Protection and Security Services division of millions of rand. An internal investigation uncovered suspicious transactions suggesting the officer manipulated the system to withdraw funds meant for presidential protection services. The captain, who had been on suspension during the investigation, is expected to appear […]