Countries ‘Historic moment’ – Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty Harare – Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty Tuesday after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law an act that... Read more 31 Dec, 2024
Countries WATCH | R2 500 fine for fireworks offenders Cape Town – Durban metro police have warned against the misuse of fireworks after midnight, as city bylaws permit... Read more 31 Dec, 2024
Countries Former SA ambassador and minister of education, Prof Sibusiso Bengu, dies at 90 Cape Town – Former South African Ambassador to Germany and former Minister of Education, Professor Sibusiso Mandlenkosi Emmanuel Bengu,... Read more 31 Dec, 2024
Countries WATCH | Patient dragged by security at hospital in Western Cape, investigation underway Cape Town – The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is investigating an alleged incident at Karl Bremer... Read more 31 Dec, 2024
Countries WATCH | Jacobs industrial area in Durban hit by fire, no injuries reported Cape Town – The eThekwini Fire Department is investigating a fire that broke out on Monday night in the... Read more 31 Dec, 2024
Countries WATCH | Shocking Fourways incident leads to calls for tougher anti-racism laws Cape Town – The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called for racism to be criminalised in South Africa following... Read more 31 Dec, 2024
Countries ANC must focus on renewal, not succession – Mbalula Cape Town – ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has urged party members to avoid discussing potential successors to President Cyril... Read more 30 Dec, 2024
Arts and Leisure Celebrated SA choreographer Dada Masilo dies Cape Town – Renowned South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo has passed away at 39 after a brief... Read more 30 Dec, 2024
Countries WATCH | SABC employee’s FlySafair outburst sparks outrage, PA to report to SAHRC Cape Town – The actions of SABC employee Nobuntu Mkhize, who caused a disturbance and made racist comments on... Read more 30 Dec, 2024
Business How the SRD grant system has been defrauded Massive numbers of fraudulent applications prevent people who genuinely need the Social Relief of Distress Grant from applying for... Read more 30 Dec, 2024