# A farm owner in Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga, survived a violent attack after being stabbed in the neck while inspecting his property early Friday. Police say the victim managed to shoot one attacker in self-defence, while another fled. The injured suspect, a 46-year-old Malawian national, was arrested on charges of attempted murder, stock theft, and immigration […]
# ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says Helen Zille’s appointment as DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate was expected. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mashaba welcomed her and any South African contesting municipal leadership, emphasising it is the DA’s choice. Mashaba added that Johannesburg will judge her performance, drawing comparisons to her tenure in Cape Town, where she achieved […]
# The head of the National Prosecuting Authority, Shamila Batohi, has urged South Africans to reserve judgment on testimonies at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. In the three days of the inquiry KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testified that businessmen infiltrated the justice system with support from top police officials. Batohi says these remain allegations […]
# DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille says managing Joburg is a grand responsibility that requires a back-to-basics approach. Speaking in Soweto, she emphasised the city’s resilience and potential, stating the DA provides freedom under the rule of law, enabling people to flourish. Zille vowed to listen to residents, address service delivery, tackle corruption, and […]
# Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a new board will be appointed at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation within three weeks. The current board has been inquorate following several resignations linked to disputes over salary increases and governance issues. Ramokgopa told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy that potential candidates have […]
# The Ophthalmological Society of South Africa has warned that people with Type 2 Diabetes face double the risk of developing cataracts, the leading cause of preventable blindness. Eyecare Awareness Month started on Saturday until 17 October, with its Right to Sight Trust set to perform over one-thousand free surgeries nationwide. Doctor Mpopi Lenake says […]
# The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa will operate a special People’s Train from Cape Town to Fish Hoek, with shuttle connections to Cape Point, from Monday until Sunday next week, marking Heritage and Tourism Month. The South African National Parks partnership supports free access to national parks. PRASA’s Khumbuza Majiza says the train […]
# The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is hosting the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival this weekend. It’s a celebration of culture, flavour, and beats. Returning for its eleventh year, the two-day festival offers world-class entertainment, culinary adventures, vibrant fashion, and art installations. Visitors should expect performances from headliners like Don Toliver, Kwesta, alongside […]
# Justice and Constitutional Development minister Mmamoloko Kubayi discussed the commitment to judicial reform in a webinar yesterday, with Judges Matter research and advocacy officer, Mbekezeli Benjamin. The conversation also explored issues around the institutional independence and governance of the judiciary. The webinar was aimed at fostering dialogue on safeguarding democratic principles and strengthening judicial […]
