# Soccer: An emotional Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe paid tribute to the late Jayden Adams, describing him as a soccer player whose talent and legacy will be remembered beyond South Africa’s borders. Speaking at Adams’ funeral, Motsepe celebrated the midfielder’s achievements as a Bafana Bafana international, African champion and FIFA World Cup player. Motsepe […]
# CAF president Patrice Motsepe says discussions are under way on how Mamelodi Sundowns can continue supporting the family of late Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams. Speaking at Adams’ funeral in Stellenbosch, Motsepe said the club remains committed to standing by the family during their time of grief. He praised Adams for making South Africa […]
# Tourism minister Patricia de Lille is facing scrutiny over a two-day trip to Mexico during the FIFA World Cup that reportedly cost taxpayers about one-million-rand. De Lille says the visit was aimed at promoting South Africa as a tourism destination and strengthening tourism ties with Mexico. The trip has sparked questions over government spending, […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema says the party would introduce a policy requiring equal representation of men and women in the workplace. Speaking at the launch of the party’s election manifesto and vision for government, Malema said no workplace would be allowed to employ more men than women. He argued that gender equality must be […]
# Former SABC television newsreader and renowned conservationist Gillian van Houten has died at the age of 72. Van Houten became one of South Africa’s most recognisable news presenters during the 1980s and 1990s before leaving broadcasting to pursue wildlife conservation with filmmaker John Varty. She had been living with dementia in recent years. Varty […]
# Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Jayden Adams, saying he understands the pain of losing a son. Speaking in Stellenbosch where Adams was laid to rest, Broos described the 25-year-old as a remarkable footballer who overcame early challenges at Mamelodi Sundowns to become a regular for club […]
# ANC Limpopo chairperson and premier Phophi Ramathuba says the party will honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by creating jobs, reducing poverty and improving service delivery. Addressing supporters at the ANC Mandela Legacy Rally in Sibasa, Limpopo, Ramathuba blamed poor performance of service delivery on some deployed officials. She warned that underperforming municipal leaders would be […]
# EFF president Julius Malema says there can be no real freedom without municipalities that deliver basic services. Launching the party’s 2026 Local Government Manifesto in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Malema pledged to build corruption-free municipalities that restore dignity to communities. The manifesto includes practical commitments to improve water, electricity, roads and healthcare. He stressed that local […]
# The government has officially launched the implementation of its National Police Reset Agenda, targeting 140 high-crime police stations across the country. Speaking at a meeting with provincial Community Safety MECs in Mpumalanga, acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia said the precincts will receive enhanced resources, infrastructure upgrades and stricter oversight. He says the reforms will […]
