ANC unveils action plan to strengthen local government ahead of elections

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a move to enhance the efficacy of local governance, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa introduced the party's Action Plan, aimed at making local government work better ...

TRC Commission gearing up for oral testimonies on apartheid-era crimes

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The TRC Cases Inquiry has set a preliminary timetable for oral testimonies by November 10, following consultations with key stakeholders.

Police probe murder of top insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk shot dead in ‘deliberate hit’

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

While police probe the murder of insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk as a targeted "hit", the legal fraternity is in shock

Baby Nikita laid to rest as community rallies against child abuse

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a heartfelt gathering, the Eldorado Park community mourns Baby Nikita, a victim of child abuse, while demanding justice and stronger protections for children. ...

Police killings rise as minister vows justice for fallen officers

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

South Africa's acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, announced a staggering 27 police killings in the last financial year—a statistic that underscores ...

Community demands justice as mother faces charges in toddler drug case

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

A Johannesburg community is reeling with anger and calls for justice after a shocking alleged incident involving a mother and her three-year-old son surfaced on ...

Minister Ramokgopa promises to change unsustainable electricity prices

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has acknowledged the urgent need for a review of the current electricity pricing structure, admitting that ...

Minister of Electricity admits current tariff system is unsustainable

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has acknowledged the urgent need for a review of the current electricity pricing structure, admitting that ...

Political fallout over Kenny Kunene's ties to suspect in DJ Sumbody's murder case

Jonisayi Maromo , Siyabonga Sithole and Thami Magubane|Updated

The DA demands the resignation of Johannesburg's MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, after he was spotted at the residence of DJ Sumbody's alleged killer, raising serious ...

Setback in Kamogelo Baukudi kidnapping case

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a significant development in a distressing kidnapping case, a 42-year-old police officer, alongside five other suspects, has appeared before the Bloemfontein ...

Fikile Mbalula challenges DA to withdraw from Government of National Unity

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has dared the DA to exit the Government of National Unity (GNU) following the DA's threats to boycott the National Dialogue. ...

Health Minister reassures South Africa about new Covid-19 variant Nimbus

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi seeks to calm public fears over the new Covid-19 variant Nimbus, emphasising that it poses no immediate threat while urging continued ...

Violence erupts in Westbury as Masemola condemns attack on anti-gang unit

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

As tensions escalate in Westbury, General Fannie Masemola urges community support for the police amid violent clashes with the Anti-Gang Unit.

Breakthrough imminent in investigation of IFP leader's murder

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The investigation into the murder of IFP leader Khethamabala Petros Sithole is gaining momentum, with police expressing confidence in making significant progress ...

Sangoma appears in court, linked to murder of two-year-old

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

A sangoma and the mother of a missing toddler have appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate's Court facing charges of human trafficking and conspiracy to commit ...

Cradock Four inquest resumes after nearly 40 years of silence

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a moment that could reshape the narrative surrounding one of South Africa's most lamentable chapters of the anti-apartheid struggle, the third inquest into the ...

Nkabane says she was not rude by eating during 'secret SETA panel members' grilling in Parliament

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In an episode that has sparked significant public outcry and debate within the corridors of power, Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane found herself in ...

Activists condemn ongoing scourge of gender-based violence after Olorato Mongale's murder

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a harrowing reflection of the continuing epidemic of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, the brutal murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale has sparked ...

Seven teens charged with assault: Court appearance sparks outrage

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a case that has gripped Johannesburg, seven teenagers accused of assaulting a fellow minor appeared before the court. What does this incident reveal about youth ...

Police close in on suspect linked to the rape and murder of 11-year-old boy

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Gauteng police are intensifying their investigation into the murder of 11-year-old Jayden Lee Meek, whose lifeless body was discovered on the steps of his home ...

Community in mourning as tragic details emerge about 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, who was found in an undressed state on the staircase of his Swazi’s Place complex in Fleurhof near Florida on the Westrand, has been ...

Minister assures South Africa's HIV/Aids funding remains stable despite US cuts

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a decisive statement aimed at alleviating public concern, South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, assured citizens that the nation's HIV/Aids ...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security detail reinforced amid scrutiny over alleged assassination attempt

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Following an alleged assassination attempt, Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security has been significantly enhanced. National police commissioner General Fannie ...

Sassa card switch chaos: Technical, logistical glitches leave beneficiaries stranded – Black Sash

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Post Bank has confirmed the March 20 deadline for Sassa beneficiaries to switch from gold to black cards, amid concerns from rights groups over implementation challenges. ...

Mining department says it has not turned a blind eye to gemstone dispute

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Department of Minerals and Energy has rejected accusations from PP Gemstones regarding alleged illegal mining activities at Black Rock mine. For the past six ...