156By Mapaballo Borotho Image @Mpumalanga police Three people drowned during a church baptism ceremony at a river in Mpumalanga after water levels suddenly rose. A 59-year-old woman and two teenagers lost their…
Category: Politics
Freedom or survival? The reality of 32 years of democracy in Mzansi
158 By Mapaballo Borotho Image @X South Africa marks 32 years of democracy, but many citizens still struggle to access basic rights and opportunities. SAFTU warns that inequality, poverty, and failing public…
Deadly head-on collision leaves four women dead
195By Mapaballo Borotho Image @Mpumalanga Safety Four women have died in a head-on collision on the R23 in Mpumalanga. Four others were injured and taken to hospital following the crash. Authorities say…
Mzansi, here’s what you need to know about the acting Police Commissioner
181 THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS…
Joburg hit by power outages as cold weather strains electricity network
195By Mapaballo Borotho Image @Shutterstock Several Johannesburg areas are without power amid cold and wet weather conditions. City Power says restoration efforts are underway but may be delayed due to the weather….
Fallen tree blocks major Randburg route, motorists urged to avoid area
189By Mapaballo Borotho Image @JMPD A fallen tree has caused road closures on Beyers Naudé Drive in Randburg. The tree landed on a vehicle, but no injuries were reported. Motorists are urged…
Has Mashaba’s X messaging softened on ANC and hardened on DA?
195 His evolving stance on the ANC and DA raises questions about consistency ahead of the 2026 elections. Joburg mayoral candidate and ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba’s shifting political messaging on social media…
Cope leaders continue fighting – even after Lekota’s death
186 Weeks after the death of Cope founder Mosiuoa Lekota, his party is still embroiled in the leadership battles that have seen it lose support since it was founded in 2008. On…
Nine Joburg cops arrested in shocking corruption and extortion probe
194 By Mapaballo Borotho Image: South African Police Sevice Nine law enforcement officers have been arrested in Johannesburg for alleged corruption, extortion and trespassing. The Hawks say the officers threatened victims and…
The R621 million transfer: A successful rollout shadowed by systemic glitches
170Zuko Komisa Image | @myNSFAS/X NSFAS has successfully paid out R621 million in allowances to over 203,000 TVET students. Approximately 12,000 students were excluded from this cycle due to synchronisation errors between…