# DA leader John Steenhuisen says he never requested to join the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the National Dialogue as appointed by president Cyril Ramaphosa. Addressing the media, Steenhuisen, who is expected to attend as Agriculture minister, says he only learnt of his appointment hours before the first meeting. He has accused the ANC of excluding […]
# Western Cape police commissioner Thembisile Patekile says 19 people have been taken in for questioning following gang-related shootings in Mitchells Plain that left five dead and several others injured. Among the arrests, three were for illegal firearms and ammunition. He confirmed that over 100 officers have since been deployed to stabilise affected areas. He […]
# The murder case of journalist Sibusiso Aseri Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli has been transferred to the High Court. This was confirmed during the appearance of the five accused at KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga. All remain in custody. The couple went missing since 18 February and their remains were discovered in May […]
# ActionSA has begun its Senate Strategic Planning Meeting to prepare for next year’s local government elections. The party’s highest decision-making body will spend three days mapping out its strategy to deliver electoral success. Discussions will focus on guiding ActionSA’s national efforts, aiming to provide hope amid what it calls the failures of established parties. […]
# FlyDubai has become the first international airline to land at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport after a 20-day flight suspension caused by Israeli attacks on Iran. Flight FZ1930 from the United Arabs Emirates marks the gradual reopening of Iranian airspace. FlyDubai, a low-cost sister airline to Emirates, resumed services under strict safety protocols. Authorities hailed […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has described former deputy president David Mabuza as a leader who championed unity. Mabuza died yesterday following breathing difficulties. He served as deputy president from 2018 to 2023. Mabuza’s health became a talking point during his tenure, when he visited Russia to receive medical treatment. Speaking outside Mabuza’s Bryanston home, […]
# Soccer: SuperSport United have confirmed the sale of their Premiership status to Siwelele Football Club, ending a 31-year era with MultiChoice. The deal, pending Premier Soccer League approval, is seen as part of MultiChoice’s strategy to focus on sports broadcasting amid 2.3-billion-rand in losses and 1.2-million DStv subscriber cancellations. SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha says […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions in the Western Cape has condemned the City of Cape Town’s failure to transform its executive leadership, accusing it of maintaining white male dominance and excluding black professionals. Cosatu says the practices violate the Employment Equity Act and reinforce apartheid-era privilege. Spokesperson Zanele Sabela calls for an […]
# Foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks at major cattle feedlots, including Karan Beef near Heidelberg in Gauteng have sparked panic buying and pushed red meat prices up nationwide. Retailers report a 20-percent year-on-year surge, with beef steak up 4.5-percent and mince up 1.7-percent in May. According to News24, exports to China and the European Union have been […]
