South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Dutch anti-apartheid activist and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) fighter, Klaas de Jonge. De Jonge passed away on Friday, 5 May 2023, at the age of 85 following an extended illness. “President Ramaphosa extends his condolences to the family, friends and comrades of […]

The eSwatini Supreme Court has been asked to compel the Southern African kingdom’s government to register an LGBTQIA+ rights organisation. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies came out to support the ESGM registration hearing at the Eswatini Supreme Court on Friday (Photo: ESGM/Twitter) via Mambaonline The Eswatini Supreme Court has been asked to compel […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has reiterated its demand for King Charles III who was officially coronated on Saturday, 6 May, to return the Star of Africa which is set on the British sceptre and Imperial State Crown. The late and longest reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II owned the largest clear cut diamond in the world […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 880 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to safeguard a number of Eskom power stations around the country. The President has informed the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Amos Masondo, in writing. […]

Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected the new mayor of Johannesburg, beating ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and DA’s Mpho Phalatse. Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected the new mayor of Johannesburg, beating ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and DA’s Mpho Phalatse. Image via Twitter/ @NatashaN_Phiri Kabelo Gwamanda is the new mayor of the City of Joburg. […]

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa will soon have new marriage and divorce laws, amid the pending Muslim marriage bill. SA to have new marriage and divorce laws. Image: Pixabay READ MORE: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene deny marriage breakup report Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says his department is still developing an […]

The EFF notified that the postponement is a result of a planned meeting between Siemens and the complainant. EFF Gauteng postpones march to Siemens in Midrand. Photo: Siso Naile The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has postponed its march to the Siemens headquarters in Midrand today, Friday, 5 May. EFF ACCUSES TELECOMS COMPANY SIEMENS OF RACISM In a […]

The recent despair over Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill has shone a new light on the continent’s overall attitude towards LGBTQI+ rights and South Africa stands as a pillar of protection. Deeply-engrained homophobic and transphobic attitudes, that are often combined with a lack of suitable legal protection against discrimination along the grounds of gender identity and sexual […]

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa reverse the appointment of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo by 11 May. 2017: President Jacob Zuma appoints Justice Ray Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice. Image: GCIS. Jacob Zuma’s foundation demands that President Cyril Ramaphosa reverses the appointment of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo by next week. Or […]

A proposed new 300-bed overnight facility for homeless people in Green Point, dubbed a Safe Space by the City, has received the full support of The Green Point Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (GPRRA), and is expected to be opened by the end of the year. A new 300-bed overnight shelter in Green Point is due […]

The DA says it is confident that Dr Mpho Phalatse will once again be elected as the Executive Mayor in the City of Johannesburg. Former City of Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse. Image via Twitter/@mphophalatse1. The Johannesburg City Council is expected to elect a new mayor on Friday, 5 May. Proceedings were postponed on Tuesday, […]

According to Baxolile ‘Bax’ Nodada MP – DA Shadow Minister of Basic Education, KZN schools are still without food. About 540 schools in KwaZulu-Natal are still not providing meals to some 30 000 learners as part of the National Schools Nutrition Programme (NSNP). The DA will request the South African Human Rights Commission (HRC) to […]

On Friday, Mzwanele Manyi announced his departure from the ATM to become a card-carrying member of the EFF. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 30: The New Age and ANN7 proprietor Mzwanele Manyi during the announcement on the shareholding of his company Lodidox on August 30, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the live television broadcast, […]

Small harbours in the Western Cape have been given a massive boost with an investment of R500 million by government. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, on Thursday made the announcement during a visit to the Saldanha and Hout Bay Harbour upgrade projects. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has invested R501 million […]

The ANC is pursuing a defamation case against Andre de Ruyter after allegations he made in a televised interview. ANC threatens to sue De Ruyter if he has not laid criminal charges in the next week Photos: Stock/Twitter The African National Congress (ANC) is pressing ahead with its defamation case against former Eskom CEO Andre […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik The Eastern Cape Department of Education says it is investigating at least six teachers at different schools for assault and corporal punishment. This comes two weeks after matriculants at a school in KwaBhaca, formerly known as Mount Frere, accused the principal of beating them with a hose pipe after they […]

Former United States president Donald Trump claims he would be able to end the war in Ukraine in a single day if re-elected president. Trump is reportedly going for his second bid for the presidency in 2024, despite facing rape allegations, lawsuits and criminal charges. ALSO READ: Trump groped me on flight, woman tells US civil […]

South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant system: 47% of the population relies on a monthly grant. Of these, 18 million are permanent beneficiaries and about 10 million receive a temporary Social Relief of Distress Grant. This was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic for working-age adults who do not receive formal […]

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released the upgraded series of banknotes and coins, which are expected to go into circulation from today. According to the bank, the upgraded notes and coins have enhanced security features and new designs. While the banknote designs will remain largely similar to that of old, with an enhanced […]

Self-proclaimed millionaire and fraud accused Sandile Shezi said he is not on the run from the law, but will be running for president in the 2024 elections. ALSO READ: Sandile Shezi: Self-proclaimed millionaire on the run SANDILE SHEZI DENIES BEING ON THE RUN AND LAUNCHES POLITICAL PARTY FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT According to City Press, the controversial […]

Parliament passes the bill to make sign language South Africa’s 12th official language, legally protecting people with impaired hearing. South Africa to add sign language as the 12th additional language. Image: iStock A bill that will make sign language the twelfth official language of the country has been unanimously passed by the National Assembly. ALSO […]

Africa’s valuable ocean resources have drawn the interest of foreign nations, particularly those in the West and Asia. How they exploit these resources can be problematic because these oceans offer a wide range of important resources – from fish to minerals and hydrocarbons – that are also crucial to the continent’s economy and food security. […]

Government has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023. This day is set aside across the globe to realise and raise the importance of press freedom. This year’s commemoration takes place under the theme: “Freedom of expression as a driver for all […]

As a member of the ICC, South Africa has a legal duty to fully cooperate with the court, including the execution of Putin’s arrest warrant. International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. Image: GroundUp. The International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin of Russia for alleged war crimes, and his possible participation […]

State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due to delays in the return to service of at least nine generating units. Stage 6 load shedding will commence from 4 pm this afternoon until 5 am on Wednesday morning. This will be followed by […]