# Postbank has officially ended its 142-year-long standing partnership with the South African Post Office, removing access to banking services at post office branches nationwide. This change follows the expiry of the Service Level Agreement between SAPO and Postbank on 31 March 2026, after which Postbank declined to enter into a new agreement with the […]
# Activists and Citizens Forum spokesperson Dennis Bloem has warned that tensions over undocumented foreign nationals are reaching a boiling point. He says recent marches across the country show growing public frustration, with calls for tighter border control and deportations. Bloem urged the government to act urgently, warning that failure to address porous borders could […]
# Four people have been killed in a shootout between community patrollers and suspected robbers in Durban. The incident occurred late Friday night, with police confirming the deadly exchange of gunfire. Authorities say the confrontation happened just before midnight, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting. KwaZulu-Natal police have opened […]
# RISE Mzansi has urged for urgent reforms to improve service delivery and economic inclusion ahead of the 2026 local government elections. The party says millions of South Africans still face unemployment, poor infrastructure and corruption. It emphasised that functional municipalities are key to job creation and growth. RISE Mzansi seeks to prioritise local economic […]
# Soccer: The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has extended the “Mzansi to the World Cup” Lucky Fan Competition after technical issues affected entries. The new window started this morning until 5PM tomorrow. Minister Gayton McKenzie says the move ensures fairness for all fans. The competition will send 20 winners to watch Bafana Bafana […]
# Defend Our Democracy has raised alarm over rising killings of whistleblowers and a recent Durban ambush on crime intelligence officers that left one dead. The organisation says the attacks are targeted and threaten the rule of law. It highlighted the murder of Emfuleni official Martha Rantsofu, allegedly for exposing corruption. The group says workers […]
# The Industrial Development Corporation has reaffirmed its support for black-owned enterprises following allegations over its lending practices. CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe told a media briefing black businesses make up about 60-percent of its funding portfolio. The institution acknowledged challenges faced by some companies but warned against generalising isolated cases. Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema says the party will continue fighting for workers’ rights across South Africa and beyond. Speaking at a Workers’ Day rally in Marikana, North West province, Malema criticised poor living conditions near mines, calling for proper housing, schools, hospitals and 24-hour clinics. He says mining communities must benefit from local resources, […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema has condemned acts of Afrophobia in South Africa, calling for unity among African nations. Speaking at a public event, Malema warned against discrimination and violence targeting foreign nationals, saying such actions undermine the country’s values and liberation history. He urged communities to reject division and embrace solidarity, adding that Africa’s […]
