129Zuko Komisa Image | @kagisomonyadiwa1/Facebook Official surveys have found no evidence of gold, echoing a previous unconfirmed “chrome rush” in the area. Residents report severe upheaval and safety risks as excavations encroach…
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Suspects linked to gruesome e-hailing driver murder reject their bail application
167 By Mapaballo Borotho Image @Kaya News Three suspects accused of murdering e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat have abandoned their bail application. The accused appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court, where they now…
Rescue operation underway as driver trapped in triple truck pile up
174Zuko Komisa Image | @AlsParamedics /X Three people have been injured, including one driver who was critically trapped in his cab. The N3 Pietermaritzburg-bound remains closed, with diversions in place via the…
Tshwane’s water system remains healthy, residents urged to continue using water sparingly
165The City of Tshwane has called on residents to continue to use water sparingly as the city’s overall water supply system remains healthy, with sustained recovery observed across most reservoirs and supply…
Female suspect arrested for the brutal murder of an e-hailing driver in Pretoria
182Mapaballo Borotho Image: Adobe Stock Gauteng police are investigating the murder of an e-hailing driver in Pretoria. A female suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in court on charges…
Zuma vows to fight for ANC membership and hopes ANC and MK party will merge
140 The ANC officially cut ties with the MK party leader in July 2024. Former president Jacob Zuma says he will fight tooth and nail to regain his ANC membership, even going…
Stern warning issued to older men as teenage pregnancy remains high in Gauteng
199More than 20,000 teenage pregnancies were recorded in Gauteng between April 2024 and March 2025. Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko says this remains a concerning trend, as it shows that girls aged…
MK party appoints Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as new chief whip
174 The MK party has been playing musical chairs with the chief whip position, making several changes to the post. The MK party has announced Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as its latest chief whip,…
Can Ramaphosa deliver on his promise to modernise municipalities?
193 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to revamp municipalities has come under scrutiny. During his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Thursday, he said the government is continuing with consultations on the…
Scholar transport strike leaves Gauteng parents and learners stranded
165Mapaballo Borotho Image @the mecury Scholar transport drivers have embarked on another strike across parts of Gauteng, leaving hundreds of learners stranded. Parents are scrambling for alternative transport amid wet weather and…