136 The ANC has been in the spotlight in January after intense lobbying by some in the party in favour of Motsepe running for the party presidency. With the local government elections…
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Grade 10 pupil arrested for murder of another student in a Mpumalanga school
152 Grade 10 pupil arrested for murder of another student in a Mpumalanga school Mapaballo Borotho Image | Adobe iStock A violent altercation at a Mpumalanga school has resulted in the death…
SASSA confirms February payment dates and dismisses ‘foreign national’ policy rumours
162 SASSA confirms February payment dates and dismisses ‘foreign national’ policy rumours Picture: Facebook/SASSA SASSA has scheduled the distribution of over 19 million grants for the first week of February 2026, beginning…
Family of Vaal crash victims breaks its silence
143 ‘Justice will never be enough’: Family of Vaal crash victims breaks its silence Mapaballo Borotho Image @supplied @community media Two siblings aged 7 and 18 are among the 12 learners killed…
Malema skips parliament to prepare for the battle for his political life in court
135 Julius Malema’s lawyers will attempt to convince the court why he should not receive a harsh sentence for violating gun laws. EFF president Julius Malema will this week attend his pre-sentencing…
Ramaphosa approves 3.8% and 4.1% salary hikes for public officials
132 Ramaphosa approves 3.8% and 4.1% salary hikes for public officials Zuko Komisa Image | GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has formalised salary increases for public office-bearers, effective 1 April 2025, following a…
Two dead following shooting at Booysens Magistrate’s Court
169 Two dead following shooting at Booysens Magistrate’s Court Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe iStock Two people are confirmed dead and three others injured following a shooting at Booysens Magistrate’s Court today….
Randfontein families left homeless following illegal miners’ threats
142 Forgotten by the system: Randfontein families left homeless following illegal miners’ threats Mapaballo Borotho Image @Groundup Around 300 families, mainly women and children, were forced to flee their homes after death…
Did NFP get a sweet deal from ANC to stick around in KZN?
147 The ANC in KZN is desperate to stay in power, but it has not confirmed the allegations of horse-trading with the NFP. The president of the National Freedom Party (NFP), Ivan…
JMPD launches citywide crackdown on scholar transport following fatal Sebokeng crash
153 JMPD launches citywide crackdown on scholar transport following fatal Sebokeng crash Zuko Komisa Image | @JoburgMPD/X The JMPD has launched a “zero-tolerance” inspection operation to verify vehicle roadworthiness and driver licensing…