# Former president Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to the late freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Gertrude Shope. Mbeki acknowledged her enduring legacy in South Africa’s liberation struggle. Mbeki emphasised the importance of honoring her memory by addressing current challenges and steering the nation toward the path of unity and equality for […]
# The ANC in the Western Cape has urged the provincial government to grant former president Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard André Lincoln an official provincial funeral. Lincoln, a former uMkhonto weSizwe intelligence officer, died at home yesterday morning with the cause of death unknown. He headed the Anti-Gang Unit in the Western Cape. Spokesperson Khalid Sayed […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says urgent reform is needed to build a capable, ethical, and professional state. Speaking on strengthening the political-administrative interface in Pretoria, he stressed that instability between political and administrative leaders hinders progress. Mashatile called for depoliticisation of public service, consistent leadership, and support for businesses. He announced the formation of […]
# Two stray lions have been seen in the veld near Plange-Mtititi village, bordering Kruger National Park’s northern side in Limpopo. Community spokesperson Isaac Khosa says rangers were called but have not located the animals. Khosa urges local residents and livestock farmers to stay vigilant. The lions were last seen near bushes close to the […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has welcomed the appointment of the new Unemployment Insurance Fund Board. COSATU says it’s ready to work with Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth to fix mismanagement, corruption, and outdated systems. Spokesperson Matthew Parks says the federation will push for UIF modernisation, expanded coverage for atypical workers, and smarter […]
# The Department of Health is launching an organ donation awareness campaign today in Boksburg, Gauteng, to promote organ and tissue donation in South Africa. The Department’s spokesperson Foster Mohale says with around three-thousand patients on waiting lists, the campaign encourages families to embrace the gift of life as many die while waiting for transplants. […]
# AfriForum has called on Parliament to avoid contempt of the Constitutional Court by adhering to deadlines for fixing unconstitutional laws. This follows a two-year extension granted for adopting the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act. AfriForum’s Barend Uys warns the delay leaves cultural communities in limbo. He says repeated deadline extensions show poor commitment to […]
# The DA is calling for urgent measures to tackle rising cross-border crime along the Lesotho-Free State border. DA’s Roy Jankielsohn says attacks, including a brutal slaughter of 18 cattle near Wepener, amount to a low-intensity war. Roy urges improved policing, technology use, and cross-border hot pursuit agreements. He warns that rural crime threatens food […]
# Former president Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard and former anti-gang unit head, André Lincoln, has died aged 63. Lincoln served nearly 40-years in the police and led key operations in the Cape Flats. He also headed the Presidential Investigation Task Unit in 1996. His career faced scrutiny after failing to act on a warning before detective […]
