# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has called for stronger regional cooperation to improve food security and agricultural resilience across Southern Africa. Speaking at a SADC ministers’ meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Steenhuisen warned that 58-million people in the region still face acute food insecurity despite improved harvests. The meeting focused on boosting agricultural production, climate […]
# The Presidency has revealed that there are no plans to extend the Madlanga Commission beyond its current deadline due to cost. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told Newzroom Afrika that president Cyril Ramaphosa is satisfied with the commission’s progress and the action taken against implicated individuals. The commission submitted its second interim report on Friday, […]
# Soccer: Bafana Bafana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have hit a snag after visa delays forced the team to postpone its departure to Mexico. Reports indicate that several players await clearance, due to administrative challenges, resulting in the postponement of the squad’s scheduled flight from OR Tambo International Airport. The South African […]
# Tourism minister Patricia de Lille has described Kruger National Park as an iconic world heritage site and one of South Africa’s most important tourism assets. Speaking during the park’s 100-years celebrations at Skukuza Rest Camp in Mpumalanga, de Lille praised Kruger’s contribution to conservation, biodiversity protection and economic development. She said the park continues […]
# Soccer: Paris Saint-Germain have won the UEFA Champions League after beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-all draw in Saturday’s final at the Puskas Arena, in Hungary. Arsenal took an early lead through Kai Havertz before Ousmane Dembele equalised from the penalty spot in the second half. Extra time failed to separate the […]
# South Africa’s world-renowned Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is celebrating its 100th anniversary today, marking a century of wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection. Established on May 31, 1926, through the National Parks Act, the park has grown into one of Africa’s leading ecotourism destinations, attracting approximately two million visitors annually. Celebrations include conservation events […]
# The DA has launched its 2026 voter registration campaign in Tshwane today ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The campaign includes the “BackBrink” initiative aimed at returning its mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink as mayor. The party says its priorities include fixing municipalities, improving service delivery, tackling crime and fighting corruption. Voters are […]
# KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a national office bearer of the All Truck Drivers Forum South Africa for allegedly inciting violence along the N3 southbound near Bergville. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says officers found a group stopping trucks before the suspects fled into nearby bushes, abandoning a vehicle containing an ATDF-SA banner and stones. He […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed appreciation after receiving the second interim report from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, was established in July 2025 to investigate corruption and interference within the criminal justice system. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the president will study the report […]
