# DA Member of Parliament Ian Cameron has defended party colleague Dianne Kohler Barnard after some MPs urged her to step aside from the Ad Hoc Committee. The calls follow testimony by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission, accusing Kohler Barnard of breaking the law. Cameron argued that MPs should not be […]
# ANC Ad Hoc Committee member Mdumiseni Ntuli says they will carefully assess the implications of DA MP Diana Kohler Barnard being mentioned by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Ntuli emphasised that all members must be cleared if implicated, rejecting claims of manipulation. He stressed that any decisions will […]
# Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has officially inaugurated St Peter’s Rainbow Village in South End, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, as a national heritage site. The site, formerly St Peter’s Anglican Church, was restored by the Mandela Bay Development Agency to honor the community displaced during the 1960s forced removals. The minister emphasised […]
# US president Donald Trump says he played a key role in halting seven wars, including conflicts involving the DRC and Rwanda’s M23 rebels, without United Nations assistance. Addressing delegates, Trump accused the UN of failing to act on global conflicts. Trump also highlighted Iran, claiming US bombers destroyed Iran’s nuclear facility, forcing an end […]
# The Gauteng Traffic Police has urged the public to prioritise safety on the roads this Heritage Day. Spokesperson Sello Maremane says with increased traffic expected, motorists are advised to obey speed limits, avoid alcohol, and ensure vehicles are roadworthy. Law enforcement agencies will maintain a strong presence to enforce compliance. He also called on […]
# The National Health Laboratory Service has resumed antivenom production at its renovated facility through its South African Vaccine Producers subsidiary. The first batch of 536 polyvalent units was released two weeks ago, with new stock in production. Polyvalent and scorpion antivenom will be available in early November, with spider and boomslang antivenom by the […]
# The South African under-20 football team are arriving in Chile today for the U-20 World Cup. Coach Raymond Mdaka praised his versatile 21-man squad as they face France, the US, and New Caledonia in the group stage. Crowned the 2025 COSAFA U20 winners and lifting the CAF U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy, […]
# The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company is inviting South Africans to celebrate Heritage Day with flavour and fun at the Heritage Braai Day, from 11am to 5pm today. Due to adverse weather, the cable car is closed, but festivities continue at the Lower Station with food, prizes, and entertainment. Executive Director Selma Hercules says […]
# Eastern Cape police have taken five suspects in for questioning after an 18-year-old Grade 12 learner from Humansdorp High School was fatally stabbed this morning. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli says a violent altercation among learners broke out leaving one learner with fatal stab wounds. The victim was declared dead at the scene. Nkohli confirmed […]
