
Emfuleni threatens to blacklist companies in R16m fleet purchase scandal
The Emfuleni Local Municipality is taking action after a forensic report revealed irregular vehicle procurement, where millions were spent on non-delivered or faulty trucks.
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2026, 23:45

The Emfuleni Local Municipality is taking action after a forensic report revealed irregular vehicle procurement, where millions were spent on non-delivered or faulty trucks.

A teacher at Thembalethu Primary School in George was suspended after a video of her allegedly mocking a grade 1 pupil for not affording a pie during a school event went viral.

A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

Joburg mayor humorously urged UDF leader Bantu Holomisa to stop his party’s councillor from filing motions of no confidence against him. Morero also honoured Lekota’s decades-long contribution to South Africa’s struggle against apartheid

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A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader’s claim to have apologised.
Investigation launched into health department’s payout

Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth.

Shibiri is accused of having ties with Matlala and is suspected to have been on his payroll.
As Cape Town sweltered in Wednesday’s heat, the temperature in one of the classrooms in Siyabulela Primary School topped 40°C. But grade 7 pupil Cebu Mnqwazi and his friends could escape to the school’s “pocket forest”, where the temperature was just 29°C.

Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.
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A UN watchdog warned on Wednesday that racist hate speech by US President Donald Trump and other political leaders, coupled with intensified immigration crackdowns, was fuelling grave rights violations.

Late payments from the South African government are worsening, placing severe cash-flow pressure on small businesses and threatening their sustainability, jobs, and broader economic stability.
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for disruptive rain and flooding across several provinces on Thursday.

Discover seven reasons why the tiny Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park is considered the most beautiful airport in the world.