# The DA in Johannesburg has written to the mayoral committee member for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, to request an urgent meeting. The party says this to discuss the circumstances that led to the deaths of two trainee candidates of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police who allegedly died following a JMPD physical fitness assessment a week ago. The DA’s […]
# Cosatu says it is deeply concerned about retrenchments announced recently across various sectors in South Africa. The trade union referred to amongst others, Ford’s plan to cut 470 jobs last week. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela also mentioned ArcelorMittal South Africa who decided to pull the plug on its long steel operations in Newcastle and […]
# Adjunkpresident Paul Mashatile sê wyle ambassadeur Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu was deurslaggewend in die bevrydingstryd om Suid-Afrika se demokrasie te ontwikkel en koester. Mashatile het die lofrede gelewer tydens die spesiale amptelike begrafnis vir Mahlangu in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. Mahlangu is op 24 Augustus op 72-jarige ouderdom in die hospitaal oorlede na ‘n kort siekbed. Mashatile […]
# Cosatu says it is urgent that the government ramp up engagements with the US over the 30-percent tariff hikes imposed on South Africans exports. The federation says negotiations must ensure that tariffs can be lowered and a mutually beneficial new trade agreement put in place. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the tariffs will have […]
# Die DA sê hy is daartoe verbind om die oorsaak van onwettige grondgrype aan te spreek, nie net die simptome nie. Die party sê hy het wysigings aan die Wet op die Voorkoming van Onwettige Uitsettings in die Parlement voorgestel wat die aanhitsing en organisering van grondgrype vervolgbaar sal maak. Luyolo Mphithi van die […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the late Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu was instrumental in the struggle for liberation and the development and nurturing of South Africa’s democracy. Mashatile delivered a eulogy during the Special Official Funeral for Mahlangu in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. Mahlangu died at the age of 72 on August 24, 2025, in hospital […]
# Tennis: Wêreld-nommer-een Aryna Sabalenka van Belarus het Amanda Anisimova gister oorrompel, om haar Amerikaanse Ope-kroon te verdedig en haar Amerikaanse mededinger in skoon stelle verslaan om die vierde Grand Slam-titel van haar loopbaan te beklink. Sabalenka het Anisimova se wankelrige afslaanspel genadeloos aangeval om ‘n oorwinning in twee stelle op die Arthur Ashe-stadion te […]
# Tennis: World number one Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus overpowered Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open crown yesterday, defeating her American rival in straight sets to clinch the fourth Grand Slam title of her career. Sabalenka ruthlessly attacked Anisimova’s shaky service game to complete a two-set victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, which cements her […]
# The DA says it is committed to addressing the cause of illegal land grabs, not just the symptoms. The party says it has proposed amendments to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act in Parliament that will criminalise incitement and organisation of land grabs. The DA’s Luyolo Mphithi says the Bill provides a legitimate pathway […]
