# Western Cape premier Alan Winde and provincial MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie have launched the province’s Lights On After School 2025 digital campaign. Running throughout October under the theme Investing in Brighter Futures, it celebrates after-school programmes that build safer communities, nurture talent, and create pathways to jobs. Highlighting initiatives like […]
# Cosatu has praised Eskom and government for the utility’s remarkable turnaround, noting its first profit in eight-years and improved power stability. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says this progress boosts the economy after crippling load-shedding. However, Parks warns that Eskom remains vulnerable due to 95-billion-rand municipal debt, cable theft, corruption, and illegal connections. He urges urgent […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has welcomed the guilty verdict against EFF leader Julius Malema in his firearm trial in East London. Malema’s co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted. NPA Eastern Cape spokesperson Luxolo Tyali confirmed the matter has been postponed to January to allow the submission of a pre-sentencing report, after which the […]
# Zoo Lake Bowls Club management has confirmed the facility suffered damages of 1.25-million-rand this morning in a fire, weeks before the venue’s grand reopening. Firefighters responded swiftly, preventing further damage, but much of the upgraded clubhouse and facilities were lost. The club’s management expressed shock and disappointment, vowing to rebuild. Investigations into the cause […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has condemned his guilty verdict in the firearm trial at the East London Magistrate’s Court, describing it as racist. Addressing supporters, Malema said the ruling was meant to appease AfriForum, the DA and the White House. He welcomed the acquittal of his former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman. He has vowed to […]
# South African award-winning writer and cultural activist, Zukiswa Wanner, has called on governments to end the genocide in Gaza. Speaking as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla activists, Wanner says nations must stop funding and arming Israel, urging Turkey, Italy, Spain, and others to turn symbolic gestures into decisive action. Sixteen governments have expressed […]
# AfriForum has welcomed the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape’s ruling finding EFF leader Julius Malema guilty on five firearm-related charges. The case stems from Malema firing shots at the party’s 2018 birthday rally in Mdantsane. AfriForum, which laid the charges, says justice has prevailed despite delays. Spokesperson Jacques Broodryk says the […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has been found guilty on all counts in his firearm trial at the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape. His co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted. The charges stem from a rally in Mdantsane in 2018 where Malema fired a rifle. Magistrate Twanet Olivier ruled that state […]
# The Madlanga Commission has adjourned after Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo fell ill before taking the stand to continue testifying. Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says a decision on whether proceedings will resume tomorrow will be announced later today. Khumalo was giving evidence on alleged links between businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, Brown Mogotsi and suspended […]
