# A male driver was arrested on the N1 near Sondela in Waterberg for clocking 183 kilometres per hour in a 120-kilometre zone yesterday. Limpopo Transport spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene says he was granted 500-rand bail and will appear in the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday next week. She calls on motorists to remain vigilant […]
# Makhanda Gwijo Combined, winners of the inaugural National Arts Festival Makhanda Igwijio competition, have earned a career-changing opportunity to record with the iconic a cappella trio, The Soil. Their electrifying festival performance impressed the judges, leading to an invitation to Johannesburg to feature on The Soil’s upcoming album. Supported by the Eastern Cape Department […]
# Coaltech South Africa CEO Avhurengwi Nengovhela says Africa should harness its coal resources instead of relying on Western loans to tackle the energy crisis. Making his case for coal in the Just Energy Transition debate at the Continental Energy and Infrastructure Forum at Sun City, North West, Nengovhela argued that Africa has abundant coal […]
# The relocation of elephants from Pretoria and Johannesburg zoos has sparked widespread debate and petitions about wildlife access and conservation in South Africa. This follows the move of Pretoria Zoo’s last elephant bull, Charley, to Shambala Private Game Reserve in Limpopo. The decision was approved by the South African National Biodiversity Institute as a […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the formation of the Madlanga Commission was not his idea. He however welcomed the action from the executive, Parliament, and president Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen policing. Speaking to News Live SA, at the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town, Mkhwanazi stressed that police will continue investigations […]
# ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has criticised opposition parties within the government of national unity, accusing them of lacking seriousness and responsibility. Malatji says the DA undermines government protocols with arrogance, while ministers Gayton McKenzie and Bantu Holomisa embarrassed themselves with reckless statements. He argues that these incidents expose that many opposition parties […]
# International Relations minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa’s G20 presidency has entered its most crucial stage as preparations intensify for the leaders’ summit. Lamola says negotiations at ministerial level will shape the Johannesburg declaration. Key meetings ahead include the G20 Compact with Africa in Johannesburg, a food security session in Cairo, Egypt and an […]
# Primedia has paid tribute to Eyewitness News associate politics editor, Tshidi Madia, who passed away this morning after a short illness. Editor-in-chief Nisa Allie described her as a fearless journalist, mentor, and leader of a formidable political team. Madia secured landmark interviews with President Cyril Ramaphosa, EFF leader Julius Malema, former president Jacob Zuma […]
# International Relations minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa’s G20 presidency has entered its final 100 days, with major progress achieved. Lamola says of 182 official meetings, 87 have already been successfully hosted nationwide, showcasing the country’s tourism potential. Lamola commended government departments and the private sector for their role. He also confirmed that currently, […]