Sizwe Banzi is Dead returns at National Art Festival
First staged in 1972, the production continues to speak to issues of identity.
South Africa
Eskom warns that illegal connections will lead to load reduction
Eskom spokesperson says system overload forces the utility to implement load reduction measures.
News24 | Ramaphosa declares mourning period, state funeral category 2 for Mabuza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that former deputy president David Mabuza’s state funeral will be a category 2 burial.
Victims urged not to withdraw gender-based violence cases
Victims urged not to withdraw gender-based violence cases
The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature has urged victims of crime, particularly those affected by gender-based violence (GBV), to refrain from withdrawing criminal cases against perpetrators.
In a statement on Sunday, the Portfolio Committee said this urgent call follows growing...
Mourning period declared to honour the late former Deputy President Mabuza
Mourning period declared to honour the late former Deputy President Mabuza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza will be honoured with a State Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 12 July 2025.
Deputy President Mabuza, 64, who served as Deputy President between 2018 and 2023 passed away on Thursday following a short illness.
In a...
Don’t allow the enemy to take advantage, you have to fight: Mkhwanazi
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says organised crime syndicates have infiltrated SA’S criminal justice system.
Man shot dead on the Cape Flats
Police spokesperson FC van Wyk says the man was walking on Gonubie Road when he was shot.
IDO aims to nurture dancers in SA
Clarishca Viljoen from Alberton in Johannesburg was crowned an African Solo Champ.
Mkhwanazi implicates politicians, police in corruption, crime
Mkhwanazi accused the Police Minister of being in constant contact with people involved in crime.
Eastern Cape provincial government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas
Eastern Cape provincial government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has intensified efforts to coordinate disaster relief and recovery measures following the devastating floods that have impacted the province, particularly in the OR Tambo and Amathole Districts.
In a statement on Friday, the provincial government said a...
GBV victims urged not to withdraw cases
The Gauteng Portfolio Committee says 64 gender-based violence cases were withdrawn by victims
Education Dept drops coding plans amid comprehension decline
The department says a decrease in the number of learners who cannot read for meaning is one problem.
President highlights investment opportunities at SA-Austria Business Forum
President highlights investment opportunities at SA-Austria Business Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties with Austria, highlighting a range of mutually beneficial opportunities across key economic sectors.
Speaking at the South Africa-Austria Business Forum in Pretoria on Friday, President...
LIVE | KwaZulu-Natal Special Operational Briefing
KwaZulu-Natal Special Operational Briefing led by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Limpopo police hunt suspect in baby rape case
The baby’s aunt made the discovery after hearing the infant crying.
Floods and outages hit Cape Town amid heavy rains
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for disruptive rain over most parts of the WC
Limpopo car crash claims five lives
A male driver and four female passengers died on the spot.
President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil ahead of Rio Summit
President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil ahead of Rio Summit
By Gabi Khumalo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for his working visit to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, which kicks off today.
The President, who arrived on Saturday evening, will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Summit at the invitation of...
Crackdowns on Joburg City buildings meant to restore dignity
The Acting Mayor says the crackdowns are focused on illegally occupied buildings.
Cold front, thundershowers warning for Western and Eastern Cape
The two provinces will be seeing scattered thundershowers and rain into the weekend.
SA Jazz legend Feya Faku laid to rest in Gqeberha
Faku passed away at the age of 63 while touring in Switzerland.