SUNDAY, 08 MARCH 2026, 05:12
President Ramaphosa honours Rev. Jesse Jackson
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid a deeply emotional tribute to civil rights leader, Reverend Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, describing him as a man whose voice carried hope across continents, and whose unwavering solidarity helped sustain South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.
The President was speaking at Rev. Jackson’s homegoing...
Mogotsi admitted that several charges have been laid against him, including murder
The extent of the damage is unclear at this stage and emergency services are on the scene
It has been two weeks since the mud rush that trapped five miners at Ekapa Minerals Joint shaft
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Rev. Jackson
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Chicago, in the state of Illinois in the United States of America, to pay tribute to the late Rev. Dr Jesse Louis Jackson.
In a statement on Friday, The Presidency said President Ramaphosa will join members of the Jackson family, the PUSH Rainbow Coalition, the broader US Civil rights movement and other...
This is despite the recent scourge of gang violence in the area.
The DBE wants professional bodies to collaborate to build sustainable change
Two bodies were recovered in the river on Saturday morning while two others were found on Friday
Six occupants who were seated in a canopy on the back of the bakkie couldn’t get out.
The mall is currently closed until further notice to allow for comprehensive safety inspections
Cachalia announced this during his visit to the homes of families affected by Wednesday’s shooting.
Community members say the herd often arrives at the village at harvest time, causing damage.
Government to respond to sanitary pads research findings
Government will on Sunday hold a media briefing to respond to and clarify the implications of the findings of the research study on sanitary pads, which was published by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Free State last month.
“Various government departments and public entities with regulatory mandates, have...
Severe thunderstorm warning for eastern parts of the country
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the wet weather is expected to shift eastward, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.
SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of Gauteng and northeastern KwaZulu-Natal, with a warning for damaging waves along...
Deputy Minister Isaac Seitlholo says water tankers spending in Tshwane ballooned to over R770 mln.
The department says this information is false and misleading.
SADC officials confront trade, food security and infrastructure gaps at Pretoria meeting
Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo has urged senior officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to confront “uncomfortable realities” around trade, food security and infrastructure, as they work to accelerate regional integration and economic development.
Opening the...
Two people were killed in the latest attack and three others wounded, including a 15-month-old baby.
No further details are available on the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.
Heavy rainfall is expected over the weekend and drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution.
Some towns have seen dramatic improvements almost overnight.