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An African National Congress National Executive Committee member, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has criticized party leaders who are disconnected from citizens' daily challenges while pursuing positions of power. She urged the organization to refocus on solving community problems during her address at the...

A head-on collision on the N2 highway near the Umzumbe River bridge has resulted in the deaths of five people from the same family, including three young children. The accident involved a light motor vehicle and a truck, claiming the lives of both parents and their children at the scene. Two...

Media personality Sizwe Dhlomo has publicly questioned the viability of Floyd Shivambu's fundraising efforts for his new political party, the Afrika Mayibuye Movement. Dhlomo expressed skepticism on social media about whether individuals would pay two million rand for a seat beside the leader at...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has agreed with a proposal from EFF leader Julius Malema to abolish the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. Godongwana stated that the current system is inefficient and should be replaced by sending funding directly to universities. He criticized the scheme...

South African national team captain Ronwen Williams is leading his squad in an international friendly against Zambia, played in his hometown of Gqeberha. Williams stated that the team would treat the match with the seriousness of a major tournament qualifier, a sentiment echoed by coach Hugo...

FlySafair and the South African Cabin Crew Association have resolved their labor dispute with a new agreement. The airline confirmed the deal, which provides cabin crew with annual salary increases between six and nearly seven percent, a guaranteed bonus, and improved allowances. This multiyear...

The city of Ekurhuleni rejected an investigative report recommending action against its suspended police chief, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi. Testimony at the Madlanga Commission from a former human resources head, Xolani Nciza, indicated that the city's legal unit defended Mkhwanazi and...

The African National Congress is convening its National Executive Committee meeting in Germiston, focusing on a party renewal initiative. Key agenda items include evaluating South Africa's position within the G20, reviewing the National Dialogue process, and receiving reports from the ANC...

A shooting in the Wentworth area of KwaZulu-Natal has resulted in two fatalities and five individuals being wounded. The attack occurred on Hime Street, where unidentified assailants opened fire on a group of people. Police confirmed the attackers were on foot and that the incident is suspected...

The South African humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers has stated that Israel deliberately failed to stamp the passports of Palestinian refugees from Gaza, creating significant entry complications upon their arrival at OR Tambo International Airport. A group of 153 travelers experienced...

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has retained his position after a motion of no confidence against him failed in the provincial legislature. The Democratic Alliance's attempt to remove him was defeated with 24 votes in favor and 54 opposed. The motion was largely based on a Public Protector...

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has issued her first Certificate of Debt, holding a municipal manager personally liable for a multi-million rand financial loss. Allan Losaba, the municipal manager of the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, is now responsible for R4.6 million lost through...

The African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected recent accusations from the United States concerning a genocide against Christians in northern Nigeria. He stated that the violence perpetrated by the Islamist group Boko Haram primarily affects Muslim...

A dominant bowling performance led by Jasprit Bumrah gave India a commanding position on the first day of the opening Test against South Africa. After the visitors chose to bat at Eden Gardens, they were dismissed for 159, with Bumrah claiming five wickets for 27 runs. India reached 37 for one...

South Africa has inaugurated a new advanced manufacturing facility and headquarters for the Aerospace Systems Research Institute at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Dr. Mlungisi Cele, Director-General of the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation, led the opening ceremony, emphasizing...

A reported assault at Stellenbosch University has triggered student protests and drawn attention to a national crisis of gender-based violence. The university confirmed the incident at Russel Botman House and stated it is supporting the victim and cooperating with a police investigation. This...

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her longtime political ally, Mwigulu Nchemba, as the nation's new prime minister. The parliament, controlled by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party, overwhelmingly approved the nomination. This appointment follows a presidential election...

A recent report from the Auditor-General reveals a severe breakdown of the public health system in the Northern Cape, prompting the Public Servants Association to demand urgent intervention. The findings describe a situation of profound mismanagement, financial waste, and leadership failures...

discoDSP has released a significant update for its Bliss sampling workstation, version 3.5, which introduces several workflow and performance enhancements. A new macro preset system allows users to save and load configurations for all eight macros, improving efficiency. The update also brings...

UJAM has expanded its Usynth instrument line with three new virtual synthesizers named Vortex, Webcore, and Dust. The company states that each title is tailored for a specific segment of modern electronic music, offering sounds ranging from high-energy trance and chaotic hyperpop to lo-fi...