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Tshwane budget passed, hailed as a 'turning point' for the City's finances and service delivery

Tshwane's first fully-funded budget in years is hailed as a turning point for the city's finances, but opposition councillors continue to raise concerns over the new cleansing levy.

MAZWI XABA|Published

Short cuts can be costly, counterproductive and dangerous, Minister Malatsi

All this sound and fury by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies won’t amount to much. His proposal may simply be rejected, as it has been “roundly” repudiated by the parliamentary committee that summoned him to explain his actions. Which will bring all of us back to square one.

MAZWI XABA|Published

Police recover suspected murder vehicle in Olerato Mongale case

Stay updated on this developing story as South African police intensify efforts to capture the remaining suspects involved in the tragic murder of Olerato Mongale. Will justice be served?

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Monkey Shoulder Threads the Needle at Soweto Fashion Week with a New Streetwear Showdown

The Street Thread Battle is now open! Fashion students, rebels, visionaries - this one’s for them.

Staff Reporter|Published

Olerato Mongale: A life cut short, sparking national outcry and sorrow

The tragic death of Olerato Mongale has thrown South Africa into mourning, igniting a fierce discussion around personal safety, victim-blaming, and the urgent need for cultural change in society. Join us as we delve into the heartbreaking story that has united a nation in grief and outrage.

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Hope rises for Gauteng as new water towers near completion

As water taps threaten to run dry, new towers in Kempton Park and Brixton bring hope to Gauteng. Discover how these engineering marvels are set to transform the region's water supply and support future community growth.

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Urgent manhunt launched for suspect in brutal murder of Johannesburg woman

Police are on a manhunt for a suspect known only as John, following the brutal murder of Olorato Mongale in Johannesburg—a case that highlights the ongoing threat of gender-based violence in South Africa. Discover the details of this tragic incident and safety advice for women in the community.

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Elon Musk's Starlink was 'overhyped' and not the 'be-all and end-all' of wireless connectivity

WAPALOZA 2025, this year's annual conference by the Wireless Access Providers Associaiton (WAPA) will tackle South Africa’s rural connectivity future, but WAPA's Paul Colmer says Starlink and Elon Musk are getting "more hype than they deserve" amid ongoing regulatory controversy.

MAZWI XABA|Updated

ActionSA calls for urgent intervention in Emfuleni municipality crisis

ActionSA ramps up pressure on Gauteng leadership, calling for the urgent placement of Emfuleni Local Municipality under mandatory administration amid a catastrophic service delivery crisis. Financial mismanagement and infrastructure collapse leave residents in perilous conditions. Can national intervention salvage the situation? Find out more in our detailed report.

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published