# Three people have been killed and 17 others injured in a head-on collision involving two mini-bus taxis this morning, on the R555 near Mandela Drive in Middelburg in Mpumalanga. The taxis were reportedly carrying mine workers from Mhluzi. The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison’s spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, says the cause is still […]
# Soweto Tourism has slammed the Gauteng government for its failure to resolve the ongoing liquidation of the Mandela House Museum on Vilakazi Street, in Soweto. As the world commemorates Mandela Day, the association argues the museum, once envisioned as a symbol of heritage and empowerment, remains under the control of liquidators with no clear […]
# The DA says minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane cannot run or hide from Parliament or the law. Nkabane snubbed a crucial parliamentary committee meeting today regarding her alleged Sector Education and Training Authority cadre deployment scheme. The DA’s Karabo Khakhau says, despite ANC protection, they will not allow the minister to […]
# Statistics South Africa says there’s been a notable drop in civil debt cases. In the three months ending in May this year, civil summonses issued for debt fell by 17-percent, while the number of civil judgments recorded dropped by 20-percent compared to the same period last year. Stats SA’s Onica Mushwana says the figures […]
# The South African National Taxi Council is marking Mandela Day with a special initiative to clean taxi ranks and raise awareness about gender-based violence in Ekurhuleni, in Gauteng. Partnering with the Commission for Gender Equality, the campaign aims to promote dignity, safety, and respect at taxi ranks. Santaco’s Rebecca Phala says the effort reflects […]
# The Tshwane Metro Police Department says several streets, including Paul Kruger, Madiba, and Nelson Mandela Drive in Pretoria will be affected by a march organised by the MK Party today. The party is marching to the Union Buildings in support of KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, calling for the arrest of those implicated in […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government of national unity remains committed to working together, despite differences among its members. Speaking during his budget vote reply in Parliament, Ramaphosa acknowledged that the presence of divergent views within the GNU is normal in a multi-party democracy. He added that the GNU is focused on delivering services, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says billions of rands have been recovered through state capture prosecutions, marking progress in restoring accountability and trust in government institutions. Delivering his response to the Presidency Budget Vote debate, Ramaphosa commended the efforts of the National Prosecuting Authority and the Special Investigating Unit in pursuing corrupt individuals and reclaiming stolen […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says racial inequality and poverty remain among South Africa’s biggest challenges. Speaking during the Presidency’s budget vote response, Ramaphosa highlighted the lasting impact of apartheid-era policies that favoured white citizens and created deep economic disparities. He emphasised that the government of national unity must focus on inclusive growth, job creation, and […]
