EFF’s Julius Malema is ‘quietly’ singing ‘Hallelujah hosanna’ over Trump-Musk fallout
As US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk clash, EFF leader Julius Malema “may” find satisfaction, but one political analyst sees no impact on diplomacy.
Joburg's 'Bomb Squad': Dr Snuki Zikalala's vows to revitalise the city
ANC Veterans League president Dr. Snuki Zikalala, 74, who will lead Joburg’s “Bomb Squad” and be the only one paid out of 12 people, says they can’t sit back and watch Joburg fall apart.
Students demand justice as WSU residence manager receives bail in murder case
Three students from Walter Sisulu University were arrested following a violent protest against the bail granted to a residence manager accused of murder, highlighting tensions within the university community.
City of Joburg mayor Dada Morero insists ‘Bomb Squad’ appointment is not a sign of weakness
Joburg mayor Dada Morero defends the controversial ‘Bomb Squad’ initiative, asserting it does not signify his inability to govern effectively.
ANC, EFF members join 'Bomb Squad' to help turn things around in Joburg at no pay
The City of Johannesburg has unveiled a high-powered volunteer task team called the “Bomb Squad”, made up of ANC and EFF-linked figures, former executives, and governance experts, to fast-track solutions to the city’s long-standing service delivery crisis.
Joburg mayor Dada Morero unveils ‘Bomb Squad' team to tackle city’s problems ahead of G20 Summit
With hijacked buildings, power outages, and broken infrastructure plaguing Johannesburg, the city will unveil the ‘Bomb Squad’ team to address the challenges, ahead of the G20 Summit.
'I never run away from accountability' - Gayton McKenzie defends absence from committee meetings
Minister Gayton McKenzie faces criticism for missing committee meetings and addressing issues on social media instead.
Anger at WSU as students protest bail for residence manager accused of murder
A protest demanding justice for Sisonke Mbolekwa, who was allegedly killed by a residence manager, turned violent at WSU's Mthatha campus, leading to the arrest of three students and disruption on the N2 highway.
‘You call this leadership?’ DA MP Liam Jacobs grills SAFA president Danny Jordaan
Democratic Alliance’s (DA) member of the portfolio committee on Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, known for hard hitting questions, has grilled SAFA president Danny Jordaan on whether he is a responsible leader, over Jordaan’s high travel costs.
Anti-migrant politics escalate as ActionSA seeks to change Constitution
Political analysts say political parties like ActionSA hoping to score points with anti-migrant sentiment ahead of 2026 elections are misguided and risk deepening public resentment without electoral reward.
SASCOC president Barry Hendricks kicked out of committee meeting after refusing to apologise for remarks
SASCOC president Barry Hendricks was expelled from a parliamentary meeting after refusing to retract claims that committee members were using the session to boost online visibility.
Eastern Cape man to wear orange prison uniform for life after murdering his girlfriend
Mxolisi Dingezweni, 31, will spend the rest of his life behind bars after the Lusikisiki Regional Court handed him a life sentence for fatally stabbing his 30-year-old girlfriend following an argument at a local tavern.
EFF MP Sihle Lonzi grills Nkabane over secret SETA panel, ‘Is it your boyfriend?’
EFF MP Sihle Lonzi slammed Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane for refusing to name the panel that recommended controversial SETA board appointments, raising concerns about transparency and possible nepotism.
Joburg in decay: JRA and City Power's 'arrogance' plunges residents into darkness as traffic and street lights stay dead
Joburg streets remain in disrepair, as traffic and street lights lie neglected, over 20 traffic signals are non-functional, nearly 20 have been vandalised, and about 30 street lights are either missing, broken or stolen in areas like Cosmo City, Zandspruit, and Randburg.
SA faces looming lottery blackout after Pretoria High Court dismisses Ithuba bid
The future of South Africa’s national lottery hangs in the balance as Ithuba contemplates its next steps
SA faces possible lottery blackout after Pretoria High Court dismisses Ithuba bid
The Pretoria High Court's dismissal of the National Lotteries Commission's urgent request to appoint Ithuba Holdings as a temporary operator raises serious concerns about the future of South Africa’s national lottery and its beneficiaries.
Former DA councillor sentenced to life in prison for burning his family to death
In a harrowing case of domestic violence, former DA councillor Michael Buthelezi has been sentenced to life in prison for the tragic arson that claimed the lives of his fiancée and three children.
Mpumalanga stepfather arrested for murder of teenage stepdaughter over property dispute
Police uncover the tragic fate of a missing 17-year-old girl in Mpumalanga, leading to the arrest of her stepfather, already in custody for another murder.
Limpopo police investigate the fatal shooting of a SANDF soldier en route to work
A 54-year-old SANDF corporal was gunned down in the early hours of Thursday in the Kurhula Section near Lulekani. Police are investigating the murder and urging the public to come forward with any information.
Three people arrested for deadly shooting at Ekurhuleni taxi rank, police seize R5 rifles
Gunmen in a white Fortuner stormed the Zonkizizwe Taxi Rank in the early hours of Thursday, firing at security personnel and killing two people in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni.
Two people gunned down in suspected taxi violence at Zonkizizwe taxi rank, Katlehong
Two people have reportedly been shot and killed at the Zonkizizwe Taxi Rank in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, in what appears to be another deadly incident linked to ongoing taxi violence on Thursday morning.
Over 200,000 social grant beneficiaries flagged for fraud by SASSA, June payments delayed
In a nationwide audit, SASSA uncovers over 200,000 cases of grant fraud, prompting delays in June payments and a call for beneficiaries to disclose their income within 30 days.
Limpopo driving school instructors, traffic examiners arrested for fraud
A joint operation between the Hawks and RTMC has led to the arrest of four suspects in a corruption probe dating back to 2021, with investigations revealing illegal licensing practices at a Lephalale testing center.
Race-based labels remain painful but necessary - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says racial classifications used in government data remain necessary to confront inequality, even as the country works to move beyond its divided past.
Ramaphosa: Race-based labels remain painful but necessary in South Africa’s pursuit of equality
President Cyril Ramaphosa says racial classifications used in government data remain necessary to confront inequality, even as the country works to move beyond its divided past.