Diplomatic tensions mount as Zambia and Lungu’s family clash over burial in South Africa

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s body remains in South Africa, a symbol of unresolved wounds in Zambia’s democratic journey.

ANC chairs its oversight after service delivery failures in Matlosana

Gerhard Strydom|Published

The ANC in Matlosana has consistently failed to provide clear answers on irregular and wasteful expenditure, poor service delivery, and the mismanagement of public ...

Water outages hit Joburg and other metros

Staff Reporter|Updated

Rand Water is conducting maintenance work that is causing water supply interruptions in Johannesburg.

No arrest warrant issued for police commissioner Masemola, says IDAC

Staff Reporter|Published

According to these reports, Masemola’s arrest could occur soon, possibly within days, as preparations are said to be complete and only require a magistrate’s approval. ...

DA clashes with Ramaphosa over dismissal but stays in coalition — for now

Staff Reporter|Published

Although the ultimatum was ignored, the DA confirmed it would not withdraw from the government of national unity, warning that doing so could lead to a more unstable ...

Hijackers target Gauteng as demand for stolen vehicles rises sharply

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Among the most targeted brands are Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, and Nissan. Specific models such as the Toyota RAV4 and Corolla Cross have become increasingly sought-after ...

GPL building is not user-friendly for people with disabilities

Madeleine Hicklin|Published

The GPL urgently needs to offer both people with disabilities and guests access that is respectful, dignified, non-discriminatory and allows for autonomous access. ...

‘You are misleading the court’: Magistrate Ramlal slams State as blue lights fraud trial collapses again

Staff Reporter|Updated

The defence argue that altering a charge sheet prepared by a former official without submitting it to IDAC (Investigating Directorate Against Corruption) head Andrea ...

Prominent Cape Town attorney accused of demanding payment for father to see his children

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

Kaamilah Paulse is under intensifying scrutiny as fresh allegations emerge that her firm, acting for a mother in a heated custody dispute, allegedly demanded a R300 000 ...

COGTA defies order to pay over R9m

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Legal experts now say that key department leaders — including Minister V. K. Hlabisa, Director-General Mbulelo Ntshangama, Deputy Director-General Pankie Matomela, ...

City Power’s free electricity drive brings relief to struggling households

Staff Reporter|Published

Mayor Morero sees the Free Basic Electricity initiative as a cornerstone of a broader vision to reform infrastructure and energy access within the city.

Underspending is betrayal of South Africans; it's an act of treason, says Ramaphosa

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Addressing members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) during a session in Cape Town, Ramaphosa did not mince words, describing this trend of underspending ...

Afrikaner delegation returns from US with proposal to mend strained relations

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The US visit, which included representatives from the Freedom Front Plus, agricultural organisations and business groups, focused on addressing tensions that have ...

South Africa reflects on 70 Years since the Freedom Charter was born

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Seventy years ago, roughly three thousand delegates gathered in a dusty field under the watchful eye of the apartheid state. They were members of the Congress Alliance, ...

Gauteng residents can expect an icy weekend ahead as temperatures drop significantly

Staff Reporter|Published

Sunday in Johannesburg offers a similar weather pattern. A frosty morning low of four degrees will give way to a slightly warmer afternoon, reaching around sixteen ...

Tshwane council turmoil ends with speaker retaining position

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Funzi Ngobeni, ActionSA’s provincial chairperson, dismissed the DA’s motion as a political tactic rather than a genuine attempt to improve governance.

Drama as Joburg mayor Morero survives no-confidence motion; ActionSA speaker gets the chop

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The motion to remove Mthembu was brought by coalition partner Al Jama-ah, while the DA introduced the no confidence motion against both Morero and Zungu. Sources ...

Malusi Gigaba blocks airing of porn allegations interview

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The court's decision to interdict the airing has caused a stir in both political and entertainment circles, as the episode reportedly reveals damaging allegations ...

SA engineers released from Equatorial Guinea jail after diplomatic push and presidential clemency

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

Two South African engineers, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, were released following high-level diplomatic interventions and granted presidential clemency by Equatorial ...

Home Affairs ID verification fee hike sparks debate amid push to end ‘system abuse’

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

The new fee structure, gazetted on Monday, will raise the cost of real-time ID verification via the Online Verification System (OVS) from just 15 cents to R10 per ...