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SA government still in the dark on six citizens unaccounted for in Nepal

The heartbreak continues for families still waiting for answers after the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal. The South African government says it still has not received confirmation from authorities in Nepal or China/Tibet about the whereabout of the six South African nationals who remain unaccounted for. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that six South Africans remain missing for following a deadly landslide along the […]

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Mapisa-Nqakula trial | Arrest warrant authorised after former minister fails to appear in court amid health concerns

A warrant of arrest has been authorised for former Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, after she failed to appear for her corruption and money laundering trial at the Pretoria High Court on Thursday. The dramatic turn of events follows her abrupt departure from court on Wednesday, after concerns were raised about her health when she appeared increasingly fatigued. Her instructing attorney, Makhi Nogaga, previously said Mapisa-Nqakula had been advised to consult […]

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SASCOC suspends president Hendricks

The Board of the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) has suspended its President, Barry Hendricks, with immediate effect. According to a statement from the organisation, the decision has been made in accordance with SASCOC’s governance protocols and ongoing internal review processes. The suspension comes after anonymous complaints submitted to the SASCOC board relating to alleged breaches of the organisation's Safeguarding Policy and Codes Handbook. The Board […]

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Mapisa-Nqakula corruption trial | ‘Ndidiniwe’: Former minister cuts testimony short

The sudden departure of former Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, from the Pretoria High Court has added an unexpected twist to her corruption and money-laundering trial. Mapisa-Nqakula abruptly left court on Wednesday, telling those around her, "ndidiniwe" (she is tired). Her instructing attorney, Makhi Nogaga, says the legal team had already noticed that the former minister appeared increasingly fatigued and advised her to consult her general practitioner. Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of […]

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Morero defends R192-million Lilian Ngoyi Street rebuild amid two-month delay

Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero, has defended the R192-million price tag for the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street, saying the cost reflects extensive underground infrastructure work that is largely hidden from view. Morero says the project is not simply about repaving the 1.8-kilometre corridor, with the City having to reconstruct tunnels and install new water, electricity and lighting infrastructure. Morero and other City officials conducted a walkabout of the street on […]

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November 4 declared a public holiday

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially declared Wednesday, 4 November 2026, a public holiday. Millions of South Africans will head to the polls to elect councillors, mayors and municipal representatives who will govern the country's 257 municipalities for the next five years. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced that a total of 142 072 candidates have been nominated to contest 10 526 council seats across municipalities. The commission has also […]

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Impeachment Committee to fight back as EFF, ALPA challenge Madonsela U-turn

Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment committee has resolved to oppose two court applications seeking to overturn its decision to withdraw, Advocate Thandazani Madonsela, as its preferred evidence leader in the impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The committee reached a decision by vote on Wednesday, with 19 members voting in favour of opposing separate applications brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African Legal Professionals Association (ALPA). The legal […]

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Ramoreboli joins Mosimane’s Bafana technical team

Morena Ramoreboli has been announced as the assistant coach in Pitso Mosimane’s new Bafana Bafana technical team. SAFA and the Botswana Football Association confirmed on Tuesday that Ramoreboli will leave his position with The Zebras to join Mosimane’s technical team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. When Mosimane was unveiled as Bafana coach last week, he confirmed long-time lieutenants, Kabelo Rangoaga and Musi Matlaba, as members of […]

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ANC, IEC legal spat over nominations goes to Electoral Court

The African National Congress (ANC) says any relief granted by the Electoral Court over disputed candidate nominations should also apply to other political parties that allegedly experienced similar technical problems with the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) electronic submission system. The party has taken its dispute with the IEC to the Electoral Court, insisting it is not fighting only for its own affected candidates. Speaking during a briefing on […]

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Mapisa-Nqakula trial | Former minister disputes contractor’s ‘coded’ cash claims

Former Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has admitted asking defence contractor, Nombasa Ntshondwa-Ndlovu, for "imphepho", but insists the traditional term had nothing to do with money. Mapisa-Nqakula testified at the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday, where she is being cross-examined in her corruption and money laundering trial. She is accused of soliciting R4.5 million and receiving R2.1 million in cash bribes from Ntshondwa-Ndlovu between 2016 and 2019. But the former minister […]

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