At least 16 people, including children, have died after a gas leakage at a South African slum near Johannesburg, emergency services said Thursday 6 July 2023, revising the death toll after some people were resuscitated. The Wednesday night disaster thought to be linked to illegal mining activities, occurred at the Angelo informal settlement east of […]

Fikile Mbalula has come guns blazing in support of its Deputy President, Paul Mashatile. This is following what has been backlash and widespread condemnation of his VIP Protection officials, who have since coined the name “Blue Light Bullies”. Speaking at a media briefing at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, Mbalula expressed the party’s condemnation of […]

Two years since the events of July 2021, the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) has launched a documentary titled The Unrest. The much-anticipated documentary tells the pivotal role played by Sasria – a public enterprise non-life insurance company – during and post the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The documentary premiered […]

Reuters: The dollar was higher on Thursday, after the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting cemented market expectations for a rate hike this month. U.S. DOLLAR WAS HIGHER In Asia, the yen hovered near the key 145 per dollar level that spurred intervention by Japanese authorities last September, while a faltering […]

Larry Nyoni (28), a dedicated father hailing from Yeoville, Johannesburg, and working as a barrister for the Just Darling coffee van, has emerged as a true hero after demonstrating exceptional courage in the face of a life-threatening situation at Marist Brothers Linmeyer. It was a fateful day on Friday, the 23rd of June 2023, the […]

This Rugby Championship is make or break for these 10 talented, dynamic and ferocious Springboks forwards on trial for three or four Rugby World Cup spots. MUST READ – SPRINGBOKS EXODUS: FOUR PLAYERS LEAVING SA AFTER THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Jacques Nienaber has given an opportunity to several fringe players with SA director of rugby Rassie […]

A job advertisement for a live-in nanny/domestic worker with a salary of R2 500 per month has had social media users outraged. But no one is more livid than TV and radio personality Anele Mdoda. As of 1 March, the Department of Employment and Labour implemented a new rate of just over R25 or each […]

The Wallabies will be playing their first game under new head coach Eddie Jones when they tackle the Springboks this Saturday, and they will be targeting a first ever win against South Africa in Pretoria. On Thursday, Jones unveiled his squad, with 22-year-old Tom Hooper selected at blindside flank for his first appearance in Wallaby gold, […]

The proposed 300-bed Safe Space for homeless people in Green Point, Cape Town, is one step closer to being realised. This week, the North West Municipal Planning Tribunal voted to give permission for the temporary use of a part of a municipal depot. A municipal planning tribunal in Cape Town has given the go-ahead for […]

The City of Tshwane has announced that it has launched an investigation into the development of Leeuwfontein, near Mamelodi, east of Pretoria. The City says the suburb sprung up without legal subdivision of the property, rezoning or plans. The City of Tshwane has announced that it has launched an investigation into how Leeuwfontein came to […]

Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (Zaoga Forward in Faith) founder Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti has died. The archbishop was 100, having been born on 5 May 1923 in Chipinge, Manicaland Province. ALSO READ: African Apostle Ezekiel Guti turns 100 years today ARCHBISHOP EZEKIEL GUTI DIES In a special announcement on the church’s official channel, Ezekiel TV, on […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s decision to set aside Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution against him on Wednesday, 5 July. Zuma was also hit with a cost order –the second court defeat for the former president in recent weeks. COURT SETS ASIDE JACOB ZUMA’S PRIVATE PROSECUTION As previously reported, the High Court found […]

On 12 June 2023, the National Assembly (NA) passed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The NHI Bill seeks to provide universal access to health care services in the country in accordance with the National Health Insurance White Paper and the Constitution of South Africa. The Bill envisages the establishment of a National Health Insurance […]

Wimbledon 2023 is underway in London and we’re into the fourth day. Today’s order of play features Wimbledon 2023: Mind-blowing Novak Djokovic stats that can’t be true Wimbledon: Is this the coldest celebration in tennis history? ANDY MURRAY VS STEF TSITSIPAS HEADLINES DAY 4 Last on centre court today is a mouthwatering clash between two-time Wimbledon champion […]

Despite the suspension of SAPS VIP Protection unit, Action Society is not just demanding more charges to be added but willing to help the victims lay them. ACTION SOCIETY GOING ALL OUT FOR JUSTICE Action Society’s legal team lodged a formal complaint against the police officers involved in the #BlueLightMafia video this morning, under the provisions […]

DA has called for proper public engagement on Eskom’s multi-billion rand smart meter programme. DA REACTS TO CUSTOMERS’ CRIES OVER THE PROJECT This after the DA recognised the concerns and lack of trust among the South African public regarding Eskom’s proposed R16 billion smart meter installation program. “While we understand the need to recover at least 7 000MW […]

Former apartheid activist and minister in the presidency Essop Pahad has passed away at the age of 84. Pahad reportedly passed away in his sleep. PAHAD WORKED CLOSELY WITH THABO MBEKI Pahad served as a minister from 1999 till he tendered his resignation in 2008 following the ousting of former President Thabo Mbeki. Born in the […]

You can collect your SASSA children’s grants for JULY 2023 from TODAY. REMINDER – HERE ARE THE SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR JULY This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: SASSA: Here’s how to replace expiring cards Social grants payment schedule for the […]

The Grade 10 learner who was found dead on a rugby field at Hoërskool Garsfontein on Tuesday morning, 4 July has been identified as 16-year-old Mia Kühn . The discovery was made by a security guard at the school in Tshwane, Gauteng. HOëRSKOOL GARSFONTEIN LEARNER IDENTIFIED As previously reported by The South African, the Gauteng Department of […]

At least 16 people, including three children, have been tragically killed by toxic gas leaking from a cylinder at an illegal gold mining operation at a township near Boksburg, east of Joburg, in South Africa. Rescuers feared there may be up to 24 dead with searches being carried out in up to a 100-metre radius […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has confirmed the meeting spots for the National Day of Action on Thursday, 6 July. COSATU and all its affiliates are expected to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday. COSATU MEETING SPOTS CONFIRMED The federation said its National Day of Action is a demonstration by workers that […]

Mamelodi Sundowns reject Lesedi Kapinga and Orlando Pirates target is not worried about his future but he is focusing on Bafana Bafana duties. Kapinga recently parted ways with Masandawana as his contract was not renewed and he is now part of the Bafana squad that will partake in the COSAFA Cup tournament. ALSO READ I Attacker […]

The Bloemfontein High Court granted three of the suspects accused of helping convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escape from prison bail on Wednesday, 5 July. The trio were denied bail in a lower court on 29 May. READ: Bester escape: G4S employee granted bail, State to oppose application of others HIGH COURT OVERTURNS BAIL DENIAL Former […]

The Special Investigating Unit has recovered just under R2million from a fraudulent Free State pastor and his partner. A probe from the SIU revealed the the pair made a fraudulent claim from the Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSeta) between 2016 and 2019. ALSO READ: Two border officials found guilty of fraud NON EXISTENT COMPANY DEFRAUDS THE […]

Formula 1 on Wednesday announced a 24-race-schedule for the 2024 season opening with two that will be raced on Saturdays. ALSO READ | Speeding: FIVE dangers of driving at high speed on South Africa’s roads The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races will be held on Saturdays to accommodate Ramadan. Formula One will hope for better luck next year as they had scheduled a record […]