# Die ANC-sekretaris-generaal Fikile Mbalula sê die ANC moet sy politieke teenwoordigheid in die Wes-Kaap herbou en versterk om die DA se anti-transformasie-agenda teen te werk. Mbalula sê die provinsie het diep geskiedkundige en ekonomiese betekenis en moet ‘n fokuspunt vir hernuwing wees voor die plaaslike verkiesing in 2026. Hy het bevestig die Nasionale Uitvoerende […]
# Die Rooi Kruis sê vroeë aanduidings is dat Orkaan Melissa in die Karibiese Eilande ‘n ramp van ongekende omvang is. Alexander Pendry van die Britse Rooi Kruis sê nuus word ontvang dat hele gemeenskappe onder water is en sterk wind verwoesting gesaai het. Noodspanne mobiliseer reg oor die streek terwyl Melissa sy pad van […]
# The Department of Electricity and Energy says achieving universal electricity access by 2030 will cost an estimated 75-billion-rand to connect the remaining 1.6-million households. Deputy director-general Thabo Kekana told Parliament that current funding and delivery models under the Integrated National Electrification Programme are inadequate. The department plans to partner with the Development Bank of […]
# Residents of a slum in Rio de Janeiro lined up more than 40 bodies at a plaza in their low-income neighborhood after the bloodiest police operation in the city’s history. There was no official confirmation yet about whether they were among the 60 suspected members of a drug gang who were killed during Tuesday’s […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says preparations for the 2026 local government elections will focus on reclaiming lost ground in the Western Cape and Gauteng. The National Executive Committee has established a provincial trustee to rebuild and stabilise ANC structures after a nine-percent decline in the Western Cape. He confirmed that former Western Cape premier […]
# Hawks captain Barry Kruger told the Madlanga commission that tensions during the arrest of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe in Sandhurst were so high that the situation could have ended in a shootout. Kruger, who serves in the Tactical Operations Management Section, is the third witness today to provide clarity on the December arrest. He […]
# The DA in Tshwane will table a motion of no confidence against ANC deputy mayor Eugene Modise during the City’s ordinary council meeting today. The DA’s Jacqui Uys says the motion seeks accountability after reports revealed Modise allegedly benefited from a multi-million-rand security contract with the municipality. She accuses mayor Nasiphi Moya of shielding […]
# The latest figures from Statistics South Africa show a rise in business failures. Total liquidations jumped nearly 24-percent in September compared with last year. Company liquidations increased by 16 cases, and close corporations by 12. Stats SA’s Onica Mushwana says the first nine months of the year recorded a 3.8-percent rise, highlighting growing financial […]
# Hawks captain Barry Kruger says he ignored warnings that the arrest of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe was legitimate, deploying a police helicopter and seeking extra officers despite being told the operation was lawful. Kruger told the Madlanga commission that he did not check the arrest warrant and was unaware of who sent additional Hawks […]
