# 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 […]
# The Gauteng Public Servants Association has expressed alarm following a fire at Tembisa Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit. The Gauteng Health and Wellness Department confirmed that all patients were safely evacuated, with the fire’s cause still under investigation. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, the union’s Madimetja Mautla warns of the hospital’s ongoing non-compliance with occupational […]
# Cosatu has warned that legal challenges to the proposed VAT increase could destabilise the country’s tax system. Parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks emphasised the risk to fiscal stability. While COSATU opposes the 0.5-percentage point VAT hike set for 1 May, Parks says he supports alternative revenue options such as wealth taxes and higher corporate taxes […]
# The Border Management Authority is calling for improved communication among SADC nations to tackle illegal migration. Commissioner Michael Masiapato praised new technologies at border posts, revealing that 89 people were recently arrested at the Lebombo Border Post. He stressed the importance of regional collaboration to address migration’s root causes and enhance security measures across […]
# The Gauteng Health and Wellness Department has confirmed a fire at Tembisa Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit has been contained. Spokesperson Lesiba Malotana says all patients were safely evacuated, with no injuries or fatalities reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The hospital has faced recent scrutiny over safety standards. Malotana reassured […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly considering four white Afrikaners as potential replacements for former US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. According to the Sunday Times, Roelf Meyer, Ramaphosa’s former Convention for a Democratic South Africa partner, has also been shortlisted with Andries Nel, Gerhard Koornhof and Marthinus van Schalkwyk. The report indicates that ANC insiders say […]
