Kempton Park residents without power for almost a week
JOHANNESBURG – By Friday morning, Kempton Park residents had been without electricity for almost a week. It was…
Corruption watch report: Bribery leads complaints against cops
JOHANNESBURG – Corruption Watch said its report detailing corruption in the police service has revealed alarming levels of wrongdoing by…
No disruptions expected at SONA next week: Modise
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise says no disruptions are expected during the upcoming State of the Nation Address to be…
Parents urged to check legitimacy of ECD Centres
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has urged parents to check the legitimacy of an Early Childhood Development…
Sudan military admits dispersing sit-in, says ‘mistakes happened’
Sudan’s ruling military council Thursday for the first time admitted it dispersed a Khartoum sit-in, which left dozens…
3 Ekurhuleni cops nabbed after attempting to extort R5m from MMC
JOHANNESBURG – Ekurhuleni police have arrested three South African Police Service (SAPS) members for attempting to extort R5…
Board under Myeni interfered with my work – SAA Head of Risk Management
SAA’s Head of Financial Risk Management, Cynthia Stipel, says the board under Dudu Myeni interfered with her work. She…
Catzavelos could face prosecution in Greece
Adam Catzavelos, the man behind the k-word slur that was captured on a video clip taken on a beach…
SAA in the spotlight at State Capture commission
South African Airways (SAA) and how it was captured will take center stage for the next two weeks at…
Police officer shot and killed in alleged domestic dispute
A KwaZulu-Natal police officer was shot and killed on Wednesday during an alleged domestic dispute in Mpumalanga, west…
U.S. joins diplomatic push to salvage agreement in Sudan
The top U.S. diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press Sudan’s military rulers and…
Life terms in Egypt for foiled al-Sisi attack: Security sources
An Egyptian military court on Wednesday sentenced nearly 300 people to prison terms, including some who in 2014…
Oliphant resigns as ANC MP
The office of the African National Congress (ANC) Chief Whip has confirmed that they have received a letter…
SAA’s Cynthia Soraya to testify at State Capture Inquiry
Former Head of Financial Risk Management at South African Airways (SAA), Cynthia Soraya will testify at the Commission of inquiry into…
Traffic officer arrested in bribery scandal
A traffic police inspector has been arrested following a bribery scandal in Qwa-qwa in the eastern Free State….
De Lille doesn’t have evidence on arms deal: Mbeki
Former President Thabo Mbeki says even Patricia de Lille, the original whistle-blower on the multi-billion rand arms deal corruption did…
How do we prevent violence in SA schools?
CAPE TOWN – Social workers believe punishment will not bring an end to violence on school grounds. In…
Facebook says CEO did not ignore personal data issues
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg did not knowingly violate an agreement with the regulator supervising the company’s management of…
Mali lowers estimate of village raid death toll to 35
Mali’s government has lowered to 35 from an initial 95 its estimate of the death toll from a recent…
Mkhwebane clarifies decision on Gupta-waterkloof probe after Madonsela interview
JOHANNESBURG – Awkward public exchanges continue between Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and her predecessor Thuli Madonsela. In the latest development, Mkhwebane…
Another learner stabbed in the Southern Cape
Another learner has been stabbed at the Indwe Secondary School at Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape. The…
Government is not providing adequate protection for teachers: EUSA
The Educators Union of South Africa (EUSA) is leading calls for teachers to be allowed to carry weapons…
Financial problems linked to rising star’s untimely death: RIP Nichume
The untimely passing of rising House music star, Nichume Siwundla, has reverberated across South Africa’s entertainment industry. However,…
Ithala launches first ATM in Paulpietersburg
KwaZuluNatal – Ithala launched its first ATM in Paulpietersburg on Tuesday, the 28th of May to respond to…
W Cape MEC condemns shooting of Anti-Gang Unit members
Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has condemned the shooting of six members of the Anti-Gang…
Mbalula hints at possible scrapping of e-tolls
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has hinted at the possibility of e-tolls being scrapped, saying various stakeholders will soon discuss the…
Gauteng SAPS appeal for info after alleged rapist set alight
JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng police are appealing to anyone with information about the family of a man who was…
Mali massacre victims included 24 children – PM
BAMAKO – Bodies recovered from a massacre of almost 100 people by a Malian ethnic militia included at…
Educators union of SA: Teachers have no choice but to arm themsevles
JOHANNESBURG – The Educators Union of South Africa said on Wednesday government was forcing teachers to arm themselves…
KZN MEC describes teacher’s killing as ‘barbaric and heartless’
KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu has called on law enforcement authorities to investigate the circumstances that led to…
Economy growth, job creation among top issues on Cabinet Lekgotla agenda
Growing the economy and creating jobs would be among the top issues under discussion at the Cabinet Lekgotla…
Semenya wins 2,000m race in Paris amid IAAF fight
MONTREUIL – Caster Semenya won Tuesday’s rarely-run 2,000m race in Montreuil, east of Paris, amid her ongoing legal…
Ghana’s opposition leader arrested following kidnappings
Police in Ghana on Tuesday said they had arrested the chairman of the largest opposition party in connection…
Portfolio Committees to come under the spotlight in Parly investigation
The capturing of Portfolio Committees could come under the spotlight once Parliament is investigated for alleged failure to execute…
Civil rights groups turn to court to have arms deal findings set aside
JOHANNESBURG – The Pretoria high Gauteng High will on Tuesday hear an application by two civil rights organizations…
Memorial service to be held for Forest High learner
The Forest High School in Turffontein in the south of Johannesburg will hold a memorial service on Tuesday morning for…
Unions to picket at airports across SA
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and the South African Cabin Crew Association will be…
The world must confront how to enhance the rights of workers: Ramaphosa
The world must confront the question of how to enhance the rights of workers in the face of…
Bathabile Dlamini resigns as MP
The African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament has confirmed, on their twitter account, that former Minister for Women…
Human settlements MEC Maile confident he will win case against EFF’s Mashego
JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile said he was confident he would win his case against Economic Freedom…
Wife killer Panayiotou heads to concourt to appeal conviction
CAPE TOWN – Wife killer Christopher Panayiotou believes he didn’t have a fair trial and has gone to the Constitutional…
Family of murdered Forest High pupil chants ‘xenophobia’ after suspect gets bail
JOHANNESBURG – The family of the slain grade eight Congolese pupils on Monday said the South African justice…
UN strongly condemns Mali attack
The United Nations Secretary-General is outraged by reports that at least 95 civilians, including women and children, have…
SACP welcomes Zondo’s suggestion that Parliament be investigated
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has welcomed a suggestion by the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture…
R5,000 bail for Forest High stabbing suspect
JOHANNESBURG – The 19-year-old pupil from Forest High who is facing charges of murder and attempted murder has…
Moody’s says South Africa Q1 GDP contraction credit negative
JOHANNESBURG – Ratings agency Moody’s said on Monday that a first-quarter economic contraction in South Africa was “credit…
NPA clears charges of second accused water thief at Waterfall City
The case against second accused Irving Steyn was also withdrawn last week by the NPA. Mr. Steyn was arrested…
Stats SA survey reveals education gap between race groups
Stats SA Chief Director Isabelle Schmidt says there’s a gap between different population groups in terms of access…
Botswana to rule on scrapping anti-gay laws
GABORONE – Botswana could decriminalize gay sex on Tuesday when its high court is due to rule in…
Hawks to make more arrests over KZN tender fraud
JOHANNESBURG – The Hawks said they were planning to make more arrests in connection with tender fraud in KwaZulu-Natal as…
Mazibuko to continue testifying at the State Capture Inquiry
The Reserve Bank‘s Shiwa Elijah Mazibuko is scheduled to continue testifying at the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State…
Forest High School learner’s bail judgment expected
Judgment in the bail application of a 19-year-old Forest High School learner in Turffontein south of Johannesburg is expected to…
Pope appeals for peace, dialogue in Sudan
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace in Sudan following a bloody crackdown by security forces on pro-democracy protesters in…
Mkhwebane says leaked document involving Ramaphosa could affect investigations
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says her office will not comment on an alleged leaked document from her office claiming that…
Debt repayments continue to cost SAA
South African Airways (SAA) says debt repayments and maintenance of aircraft are the carrier’s biggest expenses. The airline has…
Ethiopia PM in Sudan to broker talks between generals, protesters
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in the Sudanese capital on Friday to broker talks between the ruling generals and…
One in four ebola cases undetected in Congo – WHO
GENEVA – Roughly a quarter of Ebola infections in eastern Congo are estimated to be going undetected or…
Kodwa believes Magashule’s Twitter account hacked
The African National Congress’ (ANC) head of presidency, Zizi Kodwa, says he believes that ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule’s…
Cosatu to assist in Samwu’s conflict with former members
JOHANNESBURG – After years of disagreements, the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has signed an agreement allowing its mother…
Baby kidnapped at Chris Hani Hospital
JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku said they were searching for a female suspect in connection with the kidnapping…
ANC leadership responsible for implementing party resolutions
The African National Congress (ANC) says its leadership must be responsible for the implementation of the party’s resolutions. This after…
Parents, teachers urged to reinforce good behaviour in learners
Parents should take more responsibility for the violent behavior of their children while at school. This is according…
Lamola to tighten court security following gang scuffle
Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, says he will be tightening security at all courts across the country….
Zimbabwe and EU seek to move on from Mugabe-era strains
HARARE – Zimbabwe and the European Union began political talks on Wednesday aimed at turning the page on…
Mcebo Dlamini back in court
The case against #FeesMustFall leader Mcebo Dlamini is expected to continue in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Dlamini faces multiple charges…
Names of new provincial leaders in the North West to be announced this week
The African National Congress (ANC) National Working Committee (NEC) will this week announce the names of new provincial…
NUM critisize Sibanye-Stillwater over restructuring strategy
JOHANNESBURG – The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said Sibanye-Stillwater’s decision to lay off 3,450 workers was another example of…
Former Transnet treasurer to take the stand at State Capture inquiry
Former group treasurer of Transnet, Mathane Makgato is expected to take the stand on Thursday at the Commission…
Sudan opposition rejects military’s offer of talks, dozens killed
Sudan’s military rulers offered to resume talks with opposition groups on Wednesday, two days after security forces mounted a deadly…
Classes set to resume at Forest High School
Forest High School in Turffontein south of Johannesburg is set to reopen on Thursday morning. Classes were suspended after…
SAA Cabin Crew Association calls on CEO to stay
The South African Cabin Crew Association has called on South African Airways CEO Vuyani Jarana to stay at the national…
ANC urges members to raise Reserve Bank concerns within structures
The African National Congress (ANC) has urged senior members who have criticized its statement on the expansion of…
Zulu calls for tough stance on gang violence in SA schools
JOHANNESBURG – Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu believes that government needs to be tough in its approach to protecting children…
Spotlight back on transnet at state capture inquiry
PRETORIA – The spotlight will be back on Transnet at the state capture commission of inquiry on Wednesday morning. Corporate…
‘We’re sorry’: City of Tshwane apologizes following widespread blackouts
JOHANNESBURG – The City of Tshwane has apologized to residents for widespread power cuts. The City said it would…
Zondo instructs legal team to investigate former ANN7 editor’s claims on SABC
JOHANNESBURG – Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on Tuesday instructed the state capture inquiry’s legal team to investigate…
25-years sentence not enough, says mom of murder victim
JOHANNESBURG – The mother of one of the victims of the so-called Krugersdorp killers says she’s angry as…
Why you’ll be paying more for fuel from today
JOHANNESBURG – The Energy Department says a number of factors have contributed to the fuel price increase, including a weaker…
SARS declares war on ‘crippling’ illicit economy
JOHANNESBURG – South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Edward Kieswetter said the revenue service would take a fresh look at…
2019 sees increase in farm murders: Afriforum
About 20 people have been murdered on farms in 184 attacks since the beginning of this year. This…
Death toll in Sudan violence rises to 60, doctors’ group says
The number of people killed since security forces stormed a protest camp outside Sudan’s Defence Ministry in central Khartoum two…
SAHRC refuses to apologise to Baleni
The SA Human Rights Commission has refused to apologize to the Director-General from the Gauteng Premier’s Office, Phindile…
ANC reiterates intention to expand Reserve Bank mandate
The ANC has reiterated its mission to expand the mandate of the Reserve Bank. Although the governing party has yet…
Standard Bank is closing more than 100 branches – here’s the full list
On Monday, Standard Bank announced the full list of branch closures – and more branches than expected will…
Alex not lawless area, Gauteng top cop tells HRC Inquiry
BRAAMFONTEIN – Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela disputed claims that Alexandra was a lawless area. Mawela gave evidence at the South…
Rape, assault & exclusion of women continue to plaque universities – Report
CAPE TOWN – The rape and assault of female students and the exclusion of women in certain academic…
Weakness in rand factors in credit downgrade possibility: Economists
Economists say the weakness in the rand shows that the currency is starting to factor in the possibilities…
Zuma connection helped Guptas secure SABC archive footage for ANN7, inquiry told
JOHANNESBURG – Former ANN7 news editor Rajesh Sundaram said that the Gupta family used their friendship with former President Jacob Zuma to…
Child Protection Week raises awareness on children’s rights
Child Protection Week was officially launched at the weekend by the Social Development Department. The campaign is aimed at raising…
Lamola outlines plans to transform justice portfolio
The youngest minister in the sixth administration, Ronald Lamola, has outlined his plans to help transform the justice portfolio…
Afriforum threatens to repossess EFF assets if party fails to settle cost order
JOHANNESBURG – AfriForum said it would consider repossessing the Economic Freedom Fighters’ possessions if the party and its leader failed to…
City of Ekurhuleni appoints Kagiso Lerutla as group chief financial officer
JOHANNESBURG – The City of Ekurhuleni has appointed Kagiso Lerutla as its new group chief financial officer, the…
ANC Lekgotla meeting set to begin
The three-day African National Congress (ANC) Lekgotla starts on Saturday in Irene, Pretoria and will continue until Monday….
Transnet paid Trillian R93 million for five-day work – Bloom
PRETORIA – The state capture commission of inquiry has heard how Gupta-linked consultancy firm Trillian was paid R93…
Huawei is too close to Chinese government: US defence chief
Acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Saturday that technology firm Huawei was too close to the Chinese government,…
Cele hoping for ‘better working relationship’ with safety MECS
CAPE TOWN – Police Minister Bheki Cele said he was hopeful of a better working relationship with MECs across the…
ASA joins Semenya appeal on CAS ruling
Athletics South Africa (ASA) said on Friday it had joined Caster Semenya’s appeal against the ruling that currently prevents the…
De Lille focused on serving country despite criticism
Newly-appointed Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille says she is focused on serving the people of the…
Gordhan cabinet appointment set for discussion at ANC NEC meeting
JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) is expected to hold its national executive committee meeting on Friday, the first…
De Lille: Serving in ANC-Led govt won’t compromise my anti-corruption stance
JOHANNESBURG – New Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille said being appointed to an African National Congress (ANC)-led government…
Attorney Mnyandu to take stand at State Capture Inquiry
A lawyer and director at MNS attorney Thobani Mnyandu is expected to make his second appearance before the…
EFF refuses to remove Manuel statements
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it will not remove statements from all their media platforms nor apologize…
Sudanese security orders offices of Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV closed: office director
Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) has ordered Qatar-based Al Jazeera Television offices in Khartoum closed without giving any…
New cabinet vows to turn economy around
With sluggish growth and unemployment stubbornly high at just over 27%, the newly appointed ministers and their deputies…
Thoriso Themane murder suspects to appear in court
Seven teenagers accused of killing 28-year-old Thorisho Themane in Polokwane, Limpopo, will appear in the Polokwane Children’s Court on Friday….
Ramaphosa’s cabinet: Who’s in, who’s out
CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his new Cabinet. He’s named 28 ministers, eight fewer than the…
Angelo Agrizzi has shown remorse for his racism, says lawyer
JOHANNESBURG – Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi’s lawyers insist he’s shown remorse for his racist language. Agrizzi appeared in…
Opposition parties unimpressed with Ramaphosa’s cabinet
CAPE TOWN – Opposition parties have described President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet as the same choir singing a different tune. The…
ANCWL pleased with Ramaphosa’s gender-balanced cabinet
JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) is pleased that half of the president’s new Cabinet are women….
Political parties express mixed reaction to new Cabinet
Some political parties have expressed mixed reaction to the executive announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President announced that half…
Good will remain opposition party, despite De Lille appointment as minister
CAPE TOWN – One of the biggest surprises in the new look Cabinet is Patricia de Lille. The veteran…
Testimonies on Transnet to continue at State Capture inquiry
The Commission of Inquiry into allegations of State Capture is expected to hear the testimony of Thobani Mnyandu…
Ramaphosa’ new cabinet
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the composition of the national executive at the Union Buildings. He…
Ramaphosa cabinet announcement delayed
JOHANNESBURG – The Presidency has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s much-anticipated Cabinet announcement has been delayed as he…
Agrizzi is expected to appear before Equality Court
Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi is expected to appear before the Equality Court sitting at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court north…
Ramokgopa ready for challenge as Gauteng MEC
Former Tshwane Mayor Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says his new role as Gauteng Economic Development and Agriculture MEC is a…
BEE scoring was removed for China South Rail contract, Zondo Inquiry hears
PRETORIA – The state capture commission of inquiry has heard how black economic empowerment criteria were removed from a Transnet locomotive…
Soshanguve man who killed 3 kids, and himself, attempted to take his own life before
JOHANNESBURG – The man who allegedly killed three children before committing suicide in Soshanguve on Tuesday had on two previous…
SAHRC: Adam Catzavelos has hate speech case to answer to in equality court
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission said businessman Adam Catzavelos, who is facing a case of crimen injuria, also…
Makhura announces his provincial executive council
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has finally announced his Members of the Executive Council. The new MEC’s are expected to…
Financial implications for a reduced cabinet, says Malegapuru Makgoba
CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to announce his new Cabinet, but there’s keen interest in how he’ll…
Mabuza to be sworn-in on Tuesday afternoon
African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President David Mabuza will be sworn-in as an ANC MP at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest…
Egyptian security forces commit war crimes in Sinai: HRW
Egyptian security forces have committed widespread abuses against civilians in restive northern Sinai peninsula, some of which amount…
N3 South crash death toll rises to 10
JOHANNESBURG – Another person has died from the N3 South crash in Vosloorus, with the toll now rising to…
Alliance partners want forensic probe into Iqbal Surve’s donation to WC ANC
CAPE TOWN – The African National Congress (ANC)’s alliance partners have called for a forensic investigation as the saga…
Kathrada foundation adamant Gordhan innocent over Ivan Pillay Sars payout
JOHANNESBURG – The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation said it believed that former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was innocent. It has come…
Vaal convicted murderer expected to be sentenced
Convicted murderer Lebogang Mofokeng will be sentenced at the Palm Ridge Court on Gauteng’s East Rand on Tuesday. Mofokeng was…
Education dept not doing enough to ensure teacher safety: Sadtu
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) says the Department of Education is not doing enough to ensure…
Makhura to announce provincial Cabinet
Gauteng Premier David Makhura is on Tuesday expected to announce his provincial Cabinet in Parktown, Johannesburg. Members of the Executive…
Malawi’s Mutharika narrowly wins presidential race
President Arthur Peter Mutharika won Malawi’s presidential election with 38.57% of votes, the electoral commission said on Monday, narrowly securing…
ANC contemplating Mbete, Mokonayne and Gigaba Parly replacements
The African National Congress (ANC) is still in the process of finalizing the names of its members who…
Suspects arrested for killing Metro officers to appear
The four suspects who were arrested for the murder of two Metro police officers outside a councillor’s house in Chatsworth,…
Former Transnet employee to take stand at Zondo Commission
The Commission of inquiry into allegations of state capture is expected to hear the testimony of Former Transnet employee, Gerhard van…
Sudan Islamists back army in push to preserve sharia
With talks suspended between protest leaders and Sudan’s military over a transfer of power to civilian rule, Islamist movements are…
Zille: DA made a big mistake falling into ANC, EFF’s race-based politics
JOHANNESBURG – Former Western Cape Premier Helen Zille said that one of the biggest mistakes the Democratic Alliance (DA) made in the…
Nothing untoward in Gordhan approving Ivan Pillay’s retirement, says lawyer
JOHANNESBURG – It remains to be seen whether Pravin Gordhan will make President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet as he prepares to…
Police launch probe into roadside double murder in Benoni
JOHANNESBURG – A team of detectives has been set up to investigate a double murder in Benoni. A 19-year-old…
Ramaphosa to choose cabinet members committed to public service
President Cyril Ramaphosa has stressed that his much-awaited cabinet will comprise of people with requisite skills and commitment…
Head of Sudan’s military council meets Abu Dhabi crown prince
The head of Sudan’s military council met Abu Dhabi’s crown prince on Sunday, who expressed the United Arab Emirates’ support…
Woman dies after house catches fire
A woman has died after a house caught alight in Bonteheuwel in Cape Town in the early hours of Monday…
Political interference led to Hadebe’s resignation: Analyst
Energy expert, Ted Blom says one of the main reasons which led to the resignation of Eskom’s Chief Executive Officer…
Cele prepared to serve in any portfolio in Ramaphosa’s cabinet
JOHANNESBURG – Former Police Minister Bheki Cele sais he was prepared to serve in any portfolio if President…
Golden Arrows finalizing plans to beef up bus security
CAPE TOWN – Golden Arrow Bus Service said that it was finalizing plans with the City of Cape Town to…
Amla hits form for Proteas, Blitzboks qualify for olympics
CAPE TOWN – The long-awaited return to form of Hashim Amla seems to have begun, and just in…
Public Protector’s attack on Gordhan’s PA unnecessary – Lawyer
JOHANNESBURG – Lawyers representing former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said that the attack on his personal assistant by the…
Another Amla half-century puts to bed any doubt he belongs
It’s hard to draw too much narrative from just 12.4 overs of cricket as South Africa’s final warm-up…
Job Mokgoro to be sworn in on Monday
North West premier-elect Job Mokgoro will also be sworn in on Monday. The North-West Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure…
Stranded man & woman found shot dead in bakkie near N12
JOHANNESBURG – A 19-year-old man and woman in her 20s were shot dead on Putfontein Road near a…
Botswana ex-leader Khama quits ruling party
SEROWE – Botswana’s former president Ian Khama on Saturday quit the governing BDP which has ruled since independence more than…
Ramaphosa sworn-in as SA’s President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken his oath of office at the Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria. He swore…
Malema: Mabuza must be deputy President if Ramaphosa wants peace
LOFTUS STADIUM – Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema said if President Cyril Ramaphosa doesn’t appoint Deputy President…
SA dignitaries expected to arrive for inauguration
Members of the executive and diplomatic core are expected to arrive from 10 am for President-elect, Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration at…
Inauguration: This is the moment Madiba was waiting for, says Mandla Mandela
LOFTUS STADIUM – Former president Nelson Mandela’s eldest grandson Mandla Mandela says the late statesman would be happy…
Kenya high court refuses to decriminalize homosexual
NAIROBI – Kenya’s high court, in a much-awaited verdict, on Friday, refused to scrap laws criminalizing homosexuality, fearing…
Busisiwe Mkhwebane finds appointment of top Tshwane execs irregular
JOHANNESBURG – Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has found that the appointment of senior executives in the office of…
Zuma’s lawyers to make last ditch arguments to have corruption case dismissed
JOHANNESBURG – Former President Jacob Zuma’s lawyers will have a last chance on Friday to argue for his corruption…
Anoj Singh blamed for accelerating delivery of Transnet locomotives
JOHANNESBURG – Former Transnet engineer Francis Callard said that the new procurement of locomotives was torpedoed by executives…
Hawks investigate after cop killed while responding to robbery at farm
CAPE TOWN – The Hawks are investigating the murder of a police officer in Stellenbosch. The constable was shot while responding…
2 more women added to WC premier Alan Winde’s cabinet
CAPE TOWN – Only two women have been added to the Western Cape government’s new Cabinet. Over the last…
Makhubele not deterred as ANC to appeal court ruling on deployment
JOHANNESBURG – Disgruntled African National Congress (ANC) member Ponani Makhubele said the party would appeal the High Court ruling which ordered that she…
‘Right to die’ case to return to court
The founder of the “right to die” organization, Dignity SA, Professor Sean Davison, is set to return to the…
Mutharika takes lead in Malawi’s election with 75% of votes counted
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has so far taken 40.44% of votes cast in the May 21 Presidential Election, with 75%…
Reserve Bank forecasts contraction in GDP
The South African Reserve Bank is forecasting another contraction in GDP in the first quarter of this year largely due…
Security beefed up for Ramaphosa’s Presidential inauguration
JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Bheki Cele on Thursday announced that security had been beefed up ahead of the presidential inauguration…
DA asks for another parly probe into Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office
CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants a fresh investigation into Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness for office. The party…
Former leader of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union passes away
The former leader of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU), Dumiso Dabengwa, has passed away. Dabengwa died on his…
Minister Letsatsi-Duba was never SSA souce or spy, says agency
JOHANNESBURG – The State Security Agency (SSA) has denied claims that Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba was a paid spy for over a decade….
Opposition parties congratulate President Ramaphosa, Malema gives warning
CAPE TOWN – Opposition parties from across the political spectrum have congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa on his election. On Wednesday,…
Three arrested for murder of 2 Durban metro officers
JOHANNESBURG – Police have arrested three people linked to the murder of two metro police officers. The officers were…
Callard to continue with his testimony at the State Capture Inquiry
Former Transnet Electrical Engineer, Francis Callard, is expected to continue with his testimony at the Commission of Inquiry into…
Arguments in Zuma’s case set to continue
Arguments in former President Jacob Zuma and French multinational company Thales‘ application for a permanent stay of prosecution, will resume…
Mogoeng to preside over swearing in of NCOP delegates
CAPE TOWN – As South Africa marches forth into its sixth democratic term, the focus shifts to the National…
Re-elected Gauteng premier Makhura to prioritise jobs, housing and transport
JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that the order of priorities for his new tenure was jobs for economic…
Kholofelo Maponya vows to appear at PIC inquiry over R45m PIC payment demand
JOHANNESBURG – Businessman Kholofelo Maponya said he would take legal action against the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and SA Home…
Johannesburg residents to pay more for water, electricity
Johannesburg residents can expect to pay more for water and electricity when the new tariff hikes come into effect on…
Winde set to announce new cabinet
Newly elected Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, will announce his new Cabinet on Thursday in Cape Town. This is…
Main opposition warns of rigging in close Malawi vote
Malawi’s opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday warned against attempts to rig the country’s election, claiming he was leading…
Ramaphosa elected President of South Africa
African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected President of South Africa in the first sitting of the sixth…
Mabuza will not be sworn into National Assembly
Deputy President David Mabuza will not be sworn into the National Assembly on Wednesday. According to a statement…
Court expected to rule on ANC member’s inclusion on parly list
JOHANNESBURG – The Johannesburg High Court is expected to deliver a judgment on Wednesday morning on a matter…
Nearly 300,000 applications for grade 1 & 8 received in Gauteng so far
JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng Education Department said that so far it’s received nearly 300,000 applications for grade 1…
Dirco urges Bafana Bafana supporters to head to Egypt despite recent attacks
JOHANNESBURG – Despite the recent attack on tourists, South Africans are being urged to travel to Egypt to…
Mix of old, new faces set for Western Cape Legislature
CAPE TOWN – While new MPs are preparing for the first sitting of the sixth democratic Parliament, incoming…
Members of Gauteng legislature to be sworn in
JOHANNESBURG – Members of the Gauteng provincial legislature will be sworn in on Wednesday afternoon with the African National…
South Africa to extradite Mozambique’s former Finance Minister
South Africa will extradite Mozambique’s former Finance Minister Manuel Chang, who has been held since December on a United…
Activist group questions plans for ‘inclusionary housing’ in sea point
CAPE TOWN – Activist group Ndifuna Ukwazi is taking a stand against moves to build residential development in Sea Point….
Public representatives urged to take oaths of office seriously
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has strongly urged public representatives to take their oaths of office seriously. The Chief…
South Africans will be pleased with cabinet choices – Ramaphosa
CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa says his new Cabinet will be balanced and that his choices will be welcomed…
Mozambique naturalised citizens take complaints to Home Affairs
Some of the people living in South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province came for refuge, fleeing the civil war in Mozambique in…
Mpumalanga police probing death of initiate
The Mpumalanga initiation season has claimed its first victim. A 39-year-old man died on Sunday after undergoing circumcision…
Ramaphosa not losing sleep over finalizing new cabinet
CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa said that he was not losing sleep over finalizing his new Cabinet. Ramaphosa was…
NPA abused its power in pursing charges against Thales, court hears
PIETERMARITZBURG – The French company accused of bribing Jacob Zuma has suggested to the Pietermaritzburg High Court that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has…
Land party suspends its national coordinator Maxwell Mothlake
CAPE TOWN – The Land Party has officially announced the suspension of its national coordinator Maxwell Mothlake. The party said…
IPID launches probe after cops allegedly kill man in Yeoville
JOHANNESBURG – The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has launched an investigation after cops allegedly shot and killed…
Labour judge mourned, hailed as a human rights activist
Tributes continue to pour in for the late Labour Court Judge, Anton Steenkamp. He died after being bitten…
Thales lawyer challenges legality of reinstating charges
Advocate Anton Katz, representing the French Arms company Thales, is challenging the legality of the decision by former National Director…
Angola to re-bury body of rebel chief Savimbi
The exhumed body of Angolan rebel chief Jonas Savimbi, who was killed in 2002, will be reburied in his…
Thales case unlawful as NDPP relied on incorrect section in law, court told
JOHANNESBURG – French arms firm Thales has argued that former prosecutions boss Shaun Abrahams relied on the incorrect provision in law to…
Health Department investigates Soweto hospital fire
The Gauteng Health Department says it is investigating the cause of a fire at the Bheki Mlangeni Hospital…
Magashule not implicated in report: Mkhwebane
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says her report on the Estina Dairy Farm Project at Vrede in the Free…
Rob Packham found guilty of killing wife
Constantia businessman Rob Packham has been convicted for his wife’s murder. Cape Town High Court Judge, Elize Steyn,…
Algeria army chief urges protesters to accept July poll
Algeria’s army chief on Monday urged demonstrators to accept presidential polls set for July 4 to elect a…
ANC announces posts in Parliament
The African National Congress (ANC) NEC has resolved that Pemmy Majodina will be the party’s Chief Whip in…
Google v Huawei hits millions of smartphone users
Hundreds of millions of smartphone users will be affected by Google’s decision to sever its Android operating system ties…
Mashaba’s comments on Eskom tariff increase unfortunate: Nersa
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) spokesperson Charles Hlebela has described Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba’s comments…
Mkhwebane’s Vrede Dairy Project report declared unconstitutional
The High Court in Pretoria on Monday declared Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s report on the Vrede Dairy Project…
Duduzane Zuma in court to support his father
Former President Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane, is among those who are at the Pietermaritzburg High Court to support…
Google suspends some business with Huawei after Trump blacklist
Alphabet Inc’s Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services…
Rand firmer as risk selloff pauses
JOHANNESBURG – The rand rose early on Monday after a sharp slide in the previous week as a sell-off in…
Lesufi to monitor Gauteng online applications as system goes live
JOHANNESBURG – The online application system for grade 1 and 8 pupils has officially gone live. Education officials…
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