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Government moves to stabilise Joburg amid deepening electricity crisis

Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government is preparing urgent interventions to rescue Johannesburg from a deepening electricity crisis, warning that cutting power to the country’s economic hub would have devastating consequences for businesses and households.  This comes after Eskom threatened to interrupt or reduce electricity supply to parts of Johannesburg over City Power’s ballooning R5.25 billion debt. But the minister says government is now stepping in with a […]

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Broos names preliminary World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana have been drawn in Group A, where they will open their campaign against hosts Mexico, in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June, before facing Czechia and South Korea. Broos' charges will also face Nicaragua in a friendly on Friday, 29 May before they jet off to Mexico. Notably, Kaizer […]

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eThekwini verifies 300 foreign nationals following Diakonia Centre standoff

At least 300 foreign nationals have been verified by immigration officials in Durban,  following a standoff outside the Diakonia Centre, with only one found to be in the country illegally. The intervention comes after a number of foreign nationals spent several days outside the centre seeking security and temporary refuge amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment in parts of the city. Scores of people gathered at the centre, saying they feared for […]

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TRC inquiry hears ANC prosecution fears may have delayed Apartheid cases

The TRC Cases Inquiry has heard that fears of possible prosecutions against senior African National Congress (ANC) leaders, including former president Thabo Mbeki, may have contributed to resistance within the South African Police Service (SAPS) to pursue apartheid-era investigations. Retired General, Raymond Lalla, returned to the inquiry on Thursday for cross-examination over allegations of interference and delays in unresolved TRC prosecutions. Families of apartheid victims, represented by Advocate Howard Varney, […]

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FlySafair dragged to Tribunal over ‘systemic’ overbooking

Budget airline, FlySafair, is under fire after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced that it has referred the airline to the National Consumer Tribunal over allegations of overbooking flights and overselling tickets. The Commission says the move follows an investigation which allegedly found that the airline contravened provisions of the Consumer Protection Act. NCC spokesperson, Phetho Ntaba, says the Commission wants FlySafair’s conduct to be declared prohibited and is seeking […]

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Child psychologist calls for early intervention in bullying cases

Teddy Bear Foundation clinical director, Dr. Shaheda Omar, says schools must move beyond punitive approaches to effectively address bullying among learners. This follows the death of a Grade 6 learner from Pholosho Primary School in Alexandra, who took her own life after allegedly consuming poison. According to the family, the child left a letter stating that bullying by classmates contributed to the death, and also apologised for her actions. Omar […]

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Cardoso backs Cupido for World Cup berth

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, has backed defender Keanu Cupido to get a potential national team call up from Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cardoso made the remarks after Cupido produced another solid performance on Sunday afternoon, this time against AS FAR Rabat of Morocco in the CAF Champions League final first leg. The Sundowns coach heaped praise on the centre back […]

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Marble Towers demolition case postponed amid settlement talks

Proceedings in the Johannesburg High Court over the planned demolition of alleged illegal structures at Marble Towers have been postponed to Friday as the City of Johannesburg and the building’s owners continue negotiations aimed at reaching a possible agreement. The case forms part of the city’s broader crackdown on alleged by-law violations and unsafe structures in the Johannesburg CBD, with officials warning that safety risks at Marble Towers could lead […]

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OUTA calls for reforms as Eskom warns of possible Joburg power cuts

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says customers who pay for electricity should not be punished for municipal financial failures, after Eskom warned warned that parts of Johannesburg could face a major power crisis. The power utility has warned that parts of the city could be left in the dark, if the City of Johannesburg and City Power fail to settle a R5.2 billion debt by 8 July. OUTA argues […]

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Bafana learn 2027 AFCON qualifying fate

Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group D of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers following the draw held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. The South African men’s national team was pitted against co-hosts Kenya, along with Guinea and Eritrea in the group stage. The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups of four, with the first matches to played from 21 September, and run until 30 March […]

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