# Netball: The Sport, Arts and Culture Department in partnership with Aspen Pharmacare, handed over two refurbished netball courts at Mid-Ennerdale Primary School today. Officials highlighted sport’s role in keeping youth off the streets, promoting discipline, and uniting communities. The handover coincides with preparations for the Youth World Cup starting 19 September, boosting young athletes’ […]
# The Law Society of South Africa has officially launched National Wills Week 2025 at the Johannesburg Master’s Office. The campaign will run from today until Friday. The society’s president Nkosana Mvundlela highlighted free will-drafting services offered by participating attorneys and encouraged South Africans to draft valid wills to protect their loved ones’ future. Partners […]
# ANC Gauteng chairperson Panyaza Lesufi has urged stronger protection for councillors, officials, and whistleblowers during the rollout of the national action plan for local government at the FNB Stadium. Lesufi warned that officials face targeted attacks, sometimes even threats to their lives. Lesufi highlighted pressing municipal challenges, including aging infrastructure, cable theft, informal settlements, […]
# Boxing: British boxing great Ricky Hatton has died at his Hyde home at age 46. Hatton, a former two-weight world champion, thrilled fans with epic victories, including his legendary win over Russian-Australian former professional boxer, Kostya Tszyu. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Hatton’s career featured battles against ring greats Floyd […]
# Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie has condemned the assassination of American activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University last week. The 31-year-old’s suspected killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, is in custody and will appear in court tomorrow. A memorial service for Kirk is scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium […]
# Presidential protection services head Wally Rhoode has been cleared of misconduct in a police disciplinary hearing. He was accused of improperly running an unofficial probe into the 2020 Phala Phala farm theft, where ten-million-rand was stolen from president Cyril Ramaphosa’s game farm in Limpopo. Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka had found he acted improperly, but […]
# The Public Protector will probe embattled Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo over allegations he spent over ten-million-rand of public funds on security over three-years. Allegations also include a four-million-rand armoured BMW X5 and employing nine bodyguards. A whistleblower claims some guards protect his wife and children. This makes him the most protected State […]
# Former president Thabo Mbeki has urged South Africa to pursue constructive dialogue with the United States to avert a trade war, while safeguarding national sovereignty. Speaking on economic challenges at UNISA, Mbeki cautioned against confrontation after Washington DC’s imposed 30-percent tariffs on key exports. Mbeki endorsed government efforts, stressing diplomacy and trade diversification with […]
# The commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, Unathi Kamlana, has urged leaders to prioritise ethics over profit. Speaking at Rhodes University’s 11th annual lecture for the Archbishop Thabo Makhoba Development Trust, Kamlana warned that chasing financial gain without integrity leads to systemic harm. Referring to scandals like Steinhoff, Kamlana stressed the cost of […]
