LIVE: Funeral of South African actor and comedian Soli Philander
Philander died in Cape Town last week at the age of 65.
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Boesak describes Lekota as a leader defined by honesty, discipline
A hearse is transports his body to the Old Grey Sports ground, Bloemfontein for the funeral service
LIVE: Funeral of struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota
Mosiuoa Lekota was a veteran of the liberation struggle
NPA officials to undergo lifestyle audits
NPA officials to undergo lifestyle audits
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will proceed with lifestyle audits for its officials in a phased-in approach.
This was announced by NPA National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi during a media briefing this week.
“The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has made a call...
Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral
Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, deliver the eulogy at the funeral of the late former Minister of Defence Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick “Terror” Lekota this weekend.
In honour of his contribution to South Africa’s liberation struggle and democratic development, President Ramaphosa declared that...
Residents pin hopes on SANDF to restore safety in Rietvallei
Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the deployment of two-thousand-200 SANDF members to crime hotspots
Paul Mashatile to deliver eulogy at Lekota’s funeral
Lekota died earlier this month in a hospital in Johannesburg at the age of 77.
Eunomia Global Executive Roundtable Series – Cybersecurity & Digital Trust in Africa (31 March 2026)
Eunomia Global, in partnership with the Africa Digital Rights Hub & African Corporate Governance Network (ACGN), is convening the next session of the Eunomia Global Executive Roundtable Series, focusing on Cybersecurity & Digital Trust in Africa. This session builds on the inaugural AI & Africa Executive Roundtable, which convened participants from over 20 countries and featured […]
Pikitup to implement weekend plan to clear waste backlogs in Joburg
Teams will remove the accumulated waste and restore normal collection services across.
Rietvallei locals welcome SANDF crackdown on illegal mining
Several people have been arrested in connection with illegal mining.
Eskom says Diepkloof residents’ request of a flat rate for power not feasible
Eskom says the payment of a flat rate tariff for electricity is not feasible.
EC Education mourns untimely death of 2 learners in OR Tambo District
The Provincial Education Department dispatched social workers to provide psychosocial support.
School shoes restore dignity for learners in Taung, Mamusa
School shoes restore dignity for learners in Taung, Mamusa
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, on Friday handed over school shoes to learners from nine schools in the Greater Taung and Mamusa Local Municipalities at Uurpan Safari Lodge in Schweizer-Reneke.
The event brought together community leaders, education stakeholders, School Governing Bodies, councillors from...
2 200 soldiers deployed to five provinces
2 200 soldiers deployed to five provinces
President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of his decision to deploy 2 200 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for service in cooperation with the South African Police Service (SAPS).
This is in line with section 201 (3) (a)(b)(c) and (d) of the...
Arnold Terblanche back in court Monday for wife’s murder
The matter was postponed to give the state and defence time to compile the digital photo albums.
Diepkloof residents call for R350 flat electricity rate
Some residents of Diepkloof in Soweto are calling on Eskom to urgently introduce a flat rate.
Mbeki links SA’s post-2008 economic decline to leadership change
He says there are consequences from decline in economic growth on children.
Dispossessed family receives 627 hectares of land back
Dispossessed family receives 627 hectares of land back
The government has returned more than 627 hectares of land in Mpumalanga to its rightful custodians after it was appropriated under the apartheid regime around 1934, reaffirming its commitment to land restitution.
“The return of this land, therefore, embodies the restoration of identity, a sense of belonging, and opportunities...
KZN Premier calls for stronger partnerships to accelerate energy investment
KZN Premier calls for stronger partnerships to accelerate energy investment
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for stronger collaboration between government, industry and investors to accelerate energy investment and industrial development in the province.
Ntuli made the call at the inaugural KwaZulu-Natal Energy Indaba currently underway at Thembela Venue in Richards...
Case of 11th suspect in the R10m Kutumela insurance killing postponed
A syndicate benefited about R10m by taking out policies on unsuspecting victims
Securing South Africa’s water future requires collective action
Securing South Africa’s water future requires collective action
Water is a fundamental component of human dignity and a constitutional right rather than a service, writes Deputy Government Spokesperson, William Baloyi.
Water serves as a vital economic facilitator because small enterprises, mining activities, tourism, agriculture, and construction cannot survive without reliable...