Nonhlanhla Harris

The much-anticipated National Convention in Pretoria has brought together political parties, civil society, business, labour, and traditional leaders to pave the way for South Africa’s nine-month National Dialogue — aimed at tackling the country’s socio-economic and political challenges. Opening the first day of the convention, President Cyril Ramaphosa, said he expects the dialogue to surpass its goal of engaging 10 million South Africans, with plans to reach 13,500 people through […]

Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s latest service delivery address in Soshanguve has drawn sharp criticism from some residents, who dismissed it as a waste of state resources and accused the government of being out of touch with community realities. The Gauteng Provincial Government hosted scores of residents at Giant Stadium in the township to outline its latest efforts to tackle the area's high crime rate. However, some residents expressed frustration and disappointment, […]

The fate of Sandton businessman, Katiso “KT” Molefe, accused of orchestrating the murder of musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, will be decided next Wednesday when the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court delivers its bail judgment. Molefe appeared in court on Thursday facing charges linked to the November 2022 shooting in Woodmead, which also claimed the lives of two of DJ Sumbody’s bodyguards. He joins three co-accused: Michael Pule Tau, Tiego Floyd Mabusela, […]

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has had to face tough questions about the changes he has made to his team, after choosing new signings over players who were regulars last season under former coach Jose Riveiro. Following back-to-back losses in the Betway Premiership, Ouaddou has come under scrutiny. New signings including Sipho Mbule, Sihle Nduli, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Yanela Mbuthuma, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Abdoulaye Mariko, Oswin Appollis, and […]

The key state witness in the Joshlin Smith’s disappearance case, Laurentia Lombaard is now a free woman, after the Western Cape High Court granted her immunity. Lombaard who turned state witness was initially arrested with the 6-year-old’s mother alongside two other co-accused. She played a crucial role in the state’s case, which saw the conviction of Joshlin’s mother and her accomplices. Joshlin’s mother, Kelly, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and Steven […]

Some of the Germiston residents evicted from the Pharoe Park flats on Tuesday, say they still have no where to go. Residents say they went without food, medication, and sent their children to bed hungry as they watched over their belongings in the cold. Furniture and household items now line the streets as displaced tenants desperately search for shelter. Some residents insist they complied with housing rules, yet still found […]

Electricity and Energy minister, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says no load-shedding is expected for the rest of the winter season, due to the recent improvements to the national grid. Ramokgopa addressed the media in Tshwane today, providing an update on grid performance and progress in stabilising the power supply. The minister has credited the return to service of Kusile Unit 6 and Medupi Unit 4, for the consistent power supply this […]

Newly appointed Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela, says the process of appointing chairpersons to the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) boards will be transparent. Manamela today outlined his vision for the department following the dismissal of his predecessor, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane. Nkabane was axed in July, following the fallout over the controversial SETA board appointments, which cast a cloud over her leadership. Manamela emphasized his commitment to […]

  The 32-year-old Eldorado Park man accused of physically and sexually assaulting his four-year-old daughter faces additional charges, bringing the total to five. The father was arrested last Wednesday, after police found the child in a backyard shack with severe head injuries, bruises, and a swollen eye. The child subsequently died of her injuries in hospital. The father now faces five charges including murder, rape, compelled rape, child abuse and […]