# Border Management Authority Commissioner Michael Masiapato has expressed deep sorrow following Sunday’s deadly bus crash along the N1 near Musina. According to reports, the crash claimed several lives from Zimbabwe and Malawi. Extending condolences to the victims’ families and neighbouring governments, Masiapato described the tragedy as a painful reminder of unsafe travel conditions. He […]
# US president Donald Trump has hailed the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel, saying the two nations have confronted evil together. Speaking in Jerusalem, Trump praised the successful return of the last hostages. Trump said Israel and America have stood together through victory and hardship, pledging a future of peace, cooperation, and […]
# Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has opened her office’s 30-year Anniversary International Conference in Cape Town. The four-day event celebrates the institution’s role in strengthening South Africa’s democracy since 1995. Gcaleka urged delegates to reflect on protecting human rights, upholding the rule of law, and preserving constitutional values. She paid tribute to past public protectors […]
# Accused Muzi Sibiya has taken the stand as the first defence witness in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria. Represented by Advocate Charles Mnisi, Sibiya denies involvement in the 2014 killing at Kelly Khumalo’s home. He testified that his alleged confession was coerced through police assault and threats, forcing […]
# The Portfolio Committee on Tourism says the week-long oversight in Gauteng focusing on infrastructure development in townships and rural areas found various memorial sites poorly maintained. This includes Evaton, Sharpeville, and Boipatong, as the committee is calling for government and community intervention. The committee praised well-managed sites such as the Cradle of Humankind and […]
# The UDM has welcomed growing recognition that South Africa must stop exporting raw minerals. Deputy president Nqabayomzi Kwankwa says beneficiation is key for jobs, skills, and industrial growth, but warns that it requires reliable electricity, modern rail, and strong infrastructure. The party calls for measurable beneficiation targets, incentives for local processing, community benefit-sharing, and […]
# The Pietermaritzburg High Court is hearing the state’s closing arguments in the reopened inquest into the 1967 death of ANC leader and Nobel Laureate, Albert Luthuli. The original inquest concluded he was struck by a goods train with no criminal culpability. The reopened proceedings which begun in April, examined new forensic and railway evidence, […]
# The DA has praised the Home Affairs Department for dramatically improving visa turnaround times. The processing of critical skills visas in time rose from 52-percent to 89-percent, business visas from 61-percent to 97-percent, and general work visas from ten-percent to 98-percent. The DA’s Adrian Roos says the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme attracted 40-thousand tourists […]
# Netball: Proteas captain Khanyisa Chawane says there are valuable lessons to learn after Australia sealed a 3-0 series win with a dominant 65-42 victory in Adelaide. The Diamonds maintained their perfect record against South Africa, winning all 49 tests. Despite the loss, Chawane praised her teammates’ fight, saying they’ll use the experience to improve […]
