# Soccer: The South African Football Association’s National Executive Committee has approved Pitso Mosimane as the new Bafana Bafana coach. SAFA president Danny Jordaan says some administrative matters still need to be finalised, with a formal announcement expected next week. Mosimane will replace Hugo Broos, who recently stepped down after guiding South Africa to the […]
# The life and legacy of slain anti-corruption whistleblower Babita Deokaran is being honored with the unveiling of a memorial statue at the Shri Mariammem Temple, north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal today. This comes as South Africa commemorates Women’s Day. Deokaran was assassinated outside her Johannesburg home on August 23, 2021, after she uncovered and flagged […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the National Women’s Day commemoration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria today. The event marks the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March against apartheid pass laws. This year’s theme is “Empowered Women, Empower Nations.” The government says the celebration will focus on improving […]
# DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says South Africans are tired of empty political promises and want governments that work. Launching the party’s local government election plan in Johannesburg, he pledged to improve basic services. Hill-Lewis says municipalities should be the least dramatic part of people’s lives with competent and honest officials. He says the DA […]
# DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille says the party will appoint people with integrity and the skills needed to run key municipal services. Speaking at the DA’s 2026 Local Government Elections manifesto launch in Newtown, Johannesburg, Zille says engineers should manage engineering services, financial experts should oversee city finances and electricians secure the electricity […]
# Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has welcomed the appointment of advocate Samkelo Callaway Mtwana as director of Public Prosecutions for the Eastern Cape Division. Mtwana, who has served as acting DPP since April, brings extensive prosecution experience, including work at Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit. Kubayi says the appointment […]
# The Gauteng Provincial Government has condemned the killing of two SAPS Anti-Gang Unit officers and two civilians during a shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, yesterday evening. Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says the attack is a declaration of war against the state and communities. Police have activated law enforcement to find the perpetrators. Lesufi spokesperson […]
# Midvaal Local Municipality in Gauteng has launched Women’s Month with an event supporting survivors of gender-based violence. SAPS, healthcare professionals, non-governmental organisations, the local Business Chamber and skills development centre joined the initiative, providing survivors with healthcare advice, motivational support and empowerment opportunities. Mayor Peter Teixeira reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to ending GBV, saying […]
# AfriForum’s Ernst van Zyl says prolonged uncertainty over property rights continues to undermine investor confidence and harm South Africa’s economy. His comments follow the Western Cape High Court postponement of the constitutional challenge to the Expropriation Act after some legal teams had no opportunity to present their arguments. Van Zyl argues that key sections […]
