# KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma has condemned lawlessness on the roads following the arrest of ten motorists for drunk driving this Easter Weekend. This took place following a major roadblock near Qalakabusha Prison. According to the department’s spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, one taxi driver was arrested for endangering passengers. He says over 180 vehicles were […]
# Universities South Africa is calling for strict gun-free policies across campuses after a student was fatally shot during a protest at Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape. Chairperson Francis Petersen told Newzroom Afrika that safety is essential for learning. He emphasises the need for clear regulations, strong security, consequence management and accountability measures. […]
# The GOOD Party says schools and tertiary institutions must remain spaces of safety and learning. This follows the fatal shooting of a student during a protest at Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape last week. GOOD’s national youth chairperson, Kaden Arguile, condemned the violence, stressing that students should never be intimidated for raising […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal Long Distance Taxi Association has welcomed the release of their operating permits, ending a recent strike. Spokesperson Bhekisisa Nzuza says the permits arrived just in time for the busy Easter travel period. He emphasised commuter safety, with checks on tyre conditions and vehicle servicing under way. Meanwhile, motorists on the N3 say […]
# A tavern owner was fatally shot and four others wounded during a live music event at Marble Hall in Limpopo yesterday. The tavern owner died in hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. Three victims remain hospitalised, while one has been discharged. Police found spent cartridges at the scene. The suspect and motive remain unknown as […]
# Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has warned that South Africa risks a crisis of confidence in democracy unless political parties respect each other’s legitimacy. In his Easter sermon at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town, he criticised both the ANC and DA for political grandstanding. He urged that the Presidency’s proposed national dialogue must be […]
# Israel has been granted an extra six months to respond to South Africa’s genocide allegations over its actions in Gaza. Originally due by end of July, the new deadline is 12 January 2026. Israel told the International Court of Justice it needs more time to handle evidentiary issues. South Africa opposed the extension, citing […]
# A mass funeral will be held today for eight victims of the R40 road crash in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. The February collision claimed 13 lives, including 10 residents from Acornhoek. Mpumalanga premier Mandla Ndlovu is expected to deliver the keynote address. DNA testing has confirmed eight identities, while two families still await results. The victims […]
# The Justice Department has condemned MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu for attending an Easter service led by fugitive Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi. Bushiri and his wife fled South Africa in 2020 and face serious charges including rape and fraud. Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi called Shivambu’s visit disrespectful to the legal system, especially as government […]
