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A new independent water utility has been established to manage all water and sanitation systems in the troubled Emfuleni Local Municipality. Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo launched the special purpose vehicle, a partnership between Rand Water Services and the local...

A leading development economist, Dr. Nthabiseng Moleko, has asserted that South Africa's economic recovery depends on strengthening Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment. The National Empowerment Fund chairperson argued that the policy is vital for correcting historical inequalities and...

The Special Investigating Unit has referred seven former Denel employees for potential criminal prosecution to the National Prosecuting Authority. This action is part of its probe into state capture, focusing on alleged corruption linked to the Gupta family. Advocate Andy Mothibi, head of the...

The Matjhabeng Local Municipality will initiate a Service Delivery Campaign to address critical infrastructure problems, Executive Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha announced. The effort, launching in Old Thabong, will focus on repairing potholes, clearing refuse backlogs, eliminating illegal dumping...

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli expressed grave concern following a violent shooting in Wentworth that resulted in two fatalities and seven individuals being wounded. He called for a heightened police presence in the area. The provincial leader is collaborating with Police Commissioner...

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for suspects after four individuals were found burned beyond recognition inside two vehicles in the Umatata area of Inanda. A spokesperson for the provincial police, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed the discovery of one body in a Nissan NP200 and three...

Operation Dudula has urged South African authorities to reconsider accepting Palestinian asylum seekers from Gaza, warning that unverified arrivals could threaten security during the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. The anti-immigration organization questioned the vetting process...

South African Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh emphasized that biodiversity protection requires engagement across all societal levels while addressing the World Wildlife Fund South Africa's annual general meeting in Sandton. The official stressed that...

Ghanaian artist Wendy Shay has revealed that internal sabotage from Rufftown Records team members derailed her first major concert in 2018, following her signing to the label after Ebony Reigns died. The performer stated that despite securing substantial corporate backing and promoting Ogee The...

Dancehall artist Samini has urged musicians to prioritize land purchases over luxury vehicles as a means of securing long-term financial stability. During an interview on Hitz FM, the performer explained that advice from an older mentor transformed his spending habits during his early twenties...

Ghanaian socialite Aba Dope has revealed how a painful betrayal during her youth shaped her decision to become a mother without entering marriage. During a conversation with Nana Romeo on Okay FM, she described dedicating herself to a boyfriend while both attended school, performing household...

South African lekompo artist Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, known professionally as Shebeshxt, faces the cancellation of more than 30 scheduled performances following his arrest on attempted murder charges. The 30-year-old musician had lined up appearances across Limpopo and neighboring regions...

Political analyst Moses Kau has backed jailed businessman Vusimuzi Matlala's request for electronic devices to help him prepare testimony before a parliamentary committee investigating police corruption. Kau argued that denying the detained North West entrepreneur access to his iPad, laptop, and...

South African youth football team Amajimbos concluded their historic appearance at the under-17 World Cup after Japan defeated them 3-0 in the knockout competition in Doha. Coach Vela Khumalo indicated his squad controlled proceedings during the opening period and generated multiple scoring...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa characterized the American absence from the forthcoming Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg as an ineffective protest while reaffirming commercial engagement with the United States despite diplomatic tensions. The leader indicated plans to symbolically...

Gauteng transport authorities have directed ride-hailing application operators across the province to complete mandatory registration with regulatory bodies following recent amendments to national transportation legislation. The directive requires platforms to submit documentation through the...

The Democratic Alliance has criticized the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality for achieving minimal progress on health inspection obligations between July and September, with food premises examinations reaching only 33 percent of planned targets and water quality monitoring completing just...

South African Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced collaboration with academic institutions to address workforce shortages needed for implementing a 2.2 trillion rand energy infrastructure program targeting 105,000 megawatts of additional generating capacity...

Errol Musk, father of billionaire Elon Musk, has drawn widespread condemnation after telling a television network he witnessed no oppression during South Africa's apartheid regime and characterizing white provision of employment and sustenance to Black residents as benevolent rather than...

South Africa defeated Zambia 3-1 in an international friendly at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha as Bafana Bafana continued preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Oswin Appollis opened scoring before halftime with a strike from the penalty area edge, while...