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A late-night shack fire in the Steve Biko Informal Settlement in Etwatwa resulted in the deaths of five family members, including three children. Emergency services reported that the blaze, which occurred on Sunday, November 9, completely consumed a five-roomed structure. A teenage boy sleeping...

A senior advisor to President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted international claims of a white genocide occurring in South Africa. Bejani Chauke stated that violent farm crimes affect both farmers and workers of all races and are not racially motivated. He confirmed the government is developing a...

Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister Sello Seitlholo has called for immediate intervention to address sanitation hazards and a stalled water project in Setlagole Village. During a community visit with local officials, including Ngaka Modiri District Municipality Executive Mayor Khumalo Molefe...

The World Bank has approved a $925 million loan for South Africa to improve essential urban services in its eight largest metropolitan municipalities. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana stated that the funds, part of a larger $3 billion initiative, would support enhancements to water...

Authorities have confirmed that water from a new treatment plant is now safe for consumption in several Hammanskraal communities. A joint initiative between the City of Tshwane, the Department of Water and Sanitation, and Magalies Water has certified the supply for neighborhoods including Kudube...

A parliamentary committee is reconvening to review its interim findings on serious allegations of corruption and political interference within South Africa's justice system. The ad hoc committee, chaired by Soviet Lekganyane, is investigating claims originally presented by KwaZulu-Natal Police...

An independent commentator, Amanda Tyelbooi, has publicly defended Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi against recent criticism from the Democratic Alliance. In an opinion piece, she characterized the opposition's attacks as hypocritical and suggested they were motivated by the Premier's tangible...

Eskom has announced that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 has achieved forty years of commercial operation. The utility marked the anniversary by highlighting the unit’s role in providing reliable, low-carbon baseload electricity to the national grid. This milestone follows a recent...

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has condemned coordinated acts of vandalism targeting public infrastructure on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The provincial government described the destruction of newly installed summit signage, streetlights, and traffic signals as a...

A South African pastor has lamented the minimal media attention given to the life sentence of a convicted double murderer, Zaheera Boomgaard, compared to the extensive coverage of a political scandal. The 64-year-old woman received a life term for the 2020 murders of two elderly individuals...

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has condemned the terrorism-related trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, labeling it a politically motivated abuse of state power. In a public statement, the foundation characterized the charges as part of a long-standing campaign of persecution against the former...

Former television presenter and anti-drug activist Xolani Khumalo will be sworn in as a councillor for the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The ceremony, scheduled for 10:00 AM at the civic center, represents a strategic move by ActionSA, which has named Khumalo as its mayoral...

Marumo Gallants advanced to the Carling Knockout Cup final after defeating Golden Arrows 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Washington Arubi was instrumental in the victory, making two critical saves during the penalty kicks before Ibrahim Bance scored the decisive...

South African coach Rhulani Mokwena has maintained his unbeaten record with MC Alger, securing a sixth consecutive victory with a 1-0 win over El Bayadh. The result on November 9 returned the club to the top of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 standings. This match represented the team's...

Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has publicly rejected allegations made by Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Helen Zille, denying that his party was funded by former president Jacob Zuma. During a recent address, McKenzie stated that the Patriotic Alliance was formed in 2014...

An international relations expert, Moses Kau, has clarified that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s daughter accompanied him on a working visit to the Vatican City in the capacity of an Official Consort, a role permitted by the Presidential Handbook. Kau explained that the guidelines allow for a head...

The Free State economy has recovered from its pandemic-related contraction, now exceeding its pre-COVID-19 output levels. According to a recent provincial GDP report, the region's economic output grew by 0.5 percent in 2024, reaching R223.293 billion. This figure represents the highest Gross...

The Mafube Local Municipality faces severe service delivery failures and financial instability, prompting protests from municipal workers over unpaid October salaries. Residents in towns like Frankfort and Villiers have endured weeks without reliable water due to broken infrastructure and a...

A parliamentary committee investigating allegations of political interference within the police service will hear testimony from Cedrick Nkabinde, the chief of staff to suspended Minister Senzo Mchunu, later this week. The ad hoc committee, chaired by Soviet Lekganyane, will first meet to...

A forensic investigation into Bonitas Medical Scheme has been initiated by the Council for Medical Schemes following a preliminary inquiry. The probe will examine procurement processes and the awarding of contracts, including the selection of Private Health Administrators to manage the BonCap...