# The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has commenced operations to reopen the Zululand Education District Offices in Ulundi. The offices were closed since February 2025 after storm damage. Following a joint site inspection on Monday, the department confirmed cleaning and minor repairs are underway. Officials expressed optimism that staff will soon return to […]
# Three suspects were fatally wounded and two injured during a shootout with police in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, last night. SAPS Highway Patrol, supported by private security, acted on intelligence about a hijacking syndicate. Police spokesperson, Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, says officers tried to stop the suspects’ vehicle, however, a high-speed chase and gunfire ensued. She says that […]
# Netball: The Baby Proteas stamped their authority at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup with a 64–33 victory over Malawi in their Group D clash secured continental bragging rights for South Africa. This is their third consecutive win with both nations unbeaten heading into the match. The Baby Proteas led 16–9 after the first […]
# This Heritage Day, about two-thousand-500 people are on their grills at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria in an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records. The goal is to surpass Japan’s 2023 record of two-thousand-220 people braaing simultaneously. Spokesperson for Guiness World Record Manchester, Glenn Pollard, told Newzroom Afrika that participants must follow the rules […]
# Former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Johan Booysen says leadership conflicts within SAPS are hindering crime-fighting efforts. Booysen was reacting to testimonies by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkwanazi and National Commissioner Fannie Masemola before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. Booysen, who testified at the Zondo Commission, says nothing has changed since 2011, recalling political interference and […]
# The South African Friends of Israel has warned that Iran’s growing influence on ANC foreign policy poses risks of state capture and massive job losses. Spokesperson Bafana Modise compared the situation to the Guptas, saying foreign policy is being hijacked at the expense of ordinary South Africans. Modise cautions that South Africa could lose […]
# The Mpumalanga High Court has postponed former deputy president David Mabuza’s 44-million-rand pension case to next Tuesday. Mabuza’s daughter, Tamara Silinda, claims a customary marriage makes her mother a rightful beneficiary, disputing a certificate submitted by his widow Nonhlanhla Mnisi. Judge Johannes Roelofse said conflicting documents prevent a ruling and ordered Alexander Forbes to […]
# French media giant Canal-Plus has completed its takeover of South Africa’s MultiChoice, forming a media powerhouse spanning nearly 70 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. The 35-billion-rand deal follows regulatory approvals, with Canal-Plus securing a 49-percent economic interest. MultiChoice’s local license remains independently controlled. The acquisition strengthens Canal-Plus’ global expansion strategy, with a strategic […]
# The GOOD Party has urged South Africans to reflect on the rise of identity politics this Heritage Day, warning that extremist views are becoming politically profitable. Secretary-general Brett Herron criticised parties within the government of national unity and opposition for campaigning on race and ethnic nationalism. He said inequality and unfulfilled democratic promises fuel […]
