# Ukraine’s ambassador to South Africa, Liubov Abravitova, has called on South Africans to support president Volodymr Zelensky’s state visit on Thursday. This follows president Cyril Ramaphosa’s formal invitation to Zelensky and participation in the upcoming G20 leaders’ summit. Abravitova emphasised that South Africa’s leadership of the G20 would be incomplete without engaging Ukraine and […]
# The Forum for South Africa has criticised Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s comments on MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu’s visit to fugitive pastor Shephard Bushiri in Malawi. FOSA spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane says Kubayi interfered in a personal matter, reducing the Justice ministry to a spaza shop. While they question Shivambu’s ethics, Mashilompane stressed that personal […]
# ActionSA has accused the DA of hypocrisy over the controversial VAT increase despite its public opposition. According to ActionSA’s Alan Beesley, DA national Finance spokesperson Ashor Sarupen was involved in drafting the original budget speech that included the VAT hike. Beesley claims the DA’s actions are politically motivated to gain influence within the government […]
# More than 100 motorists were arrested for alleged drunk driving in Mpumalanga over the Easter Weekend. The provincial Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison’s spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, says the arrests were part of intensified road safety operations to reduce accidents during the busy holiday period. He urges drivers to remain vigilant and avoid […]
# Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 at his Vatican residence this morning. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who praised the Pope’s lifelong service to the Roman Catholic Church and the poor. The pontiff suffered from pneumonia after years of respiratory illness and had returned home from hospital just […]
# Defence minister Angie Motshekga has announced that plans are underway to safely repatriate South African National Defence Force soldiers deployed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The return depends on progress in ceasefire negotiations between warring factions. Speaking at the Rand Easter Show in Johannesburg, Motshekga stated that logistics are being […]
# Netball: World Netball has provisionally suspended Netball South Africa’s president, Cecilia Molokwane, pending a disciplinary hearing. The local body says it is unaware of the specific charges and that vice-president Mami Diale will serve as acting president. Molokwane, also president of Africa Netball and a World Netball board member, was preparing to run for […]
# Two lions were euthanised in Huntington near Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga after a week-long joint operation by Mpumalanga Tourism, SANParks, and partners. The animals had attacked livestock. SANParks’ spokesperson, Simphiwe Shingube, says dense bush and ongoing threats to cattle led to the difficult decision. A third lion was captured on Thursday. Shingube urged residents to […]
# The Border Management Authority expects a surge in traffic at various ports of entry after the Easter Weekend. Commissioner Michael Masiapato says drones and thermal cameras have been deployed to support ground teams. He also confirmed that extra officials and temporary processing areas have been deployed to ease congestion and improve traveller experience:
