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The Gauteng Department of Education has called on learners at Tiyelelani Secondary School in Soshanguve, Tshwane, to return to class on Thursday, following a second consecutive day of disruptions sparked by serious allegations against a teacher. Teaching and learning at the school came to a halt after claims surface that a teacher had sexually assaulted and impregnated a Grade 9 learner. The unrest began on Monday, with outraged learners and […]

The High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgement in the urgent application brought by Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, who is seeking to be reinstated after being placed on special leave. Sibiya argues that National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, acted beyond the scope of his lawful authority when he suspended him. His legal team has requested the court to interdict the decision, warning that they may be forced to […]

  Proteas Women head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi, has named a 15 player squad for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India. The squad is set, the stage is global! 🌍🇿🇦 Proteas Women, World Cup Ready! 💚💛🏆#CWC25#SouthAfrica#Proteas pic.twitter.com/SEjr6GotpA — Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) September 3, 2025 Laura Woldvaardt will captain the side which features experienced players including Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon and Sune Luus, adding depth and leadership to […]

The Gauteng government has given the assurance that it is tackling key issues including the relaunch of a major jobs program, to cracking down on illegal land grabs, and stabilising disputes in the taxi industry. - Nasi Ispani programme to relaunch - Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, confirmed that the Nasi Ispani provincial jobs initiative will relaunch this Saturday, after its collapse in November last year. He clarified that the program […]

Alleged insurance killer cop, Rachel Kutumela, her elder sister, Annah Shokane and her daughter, Madjadji Shokane have been denied bail. The trio appeared in the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court today. Kutumela, who was stationed at Senwabarwana Police Station, is accused of masterminding a chilling insurance fraud scheme between 2013 and 2022. It is alleged that Kutumela and her sister fraudulently took out life and funeral insurance policies for several victims, subsequently […]

The Pretoria High Court has dismissed the Section 174 application brought by accused number four, Mthokoziseni Maphisa, in the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa murder trial - to have charges against him withdrawn. Maphisa brought the application last month, with his lawyer, Zithulele Nxumalo arguing that state witness Constable Sizwe Zungu’s testimony was contradictory and lacked credibility. However Presiding Judge, Ratha Mokgoatlheng, said he could not grant Maphisa an acquittal because there […]

Controversial businessman, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, will remain behind bars as the state prepares to oppose his latest bid for bail, in what's shaping up to be one of the most high-profile legal cases. The 49-year-old, is accused of orchestrating a failed assassination attempt on his ex-girlfriend, well-known media personality Tebogo Thobejane. He now faces a complex web of charges and counter-claims, including allegations of a fraud and identity theft and […]

The Proteas have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against England after a dominant seven-wicket victory in the first match at Headingley. Captain, Temba Bavuma, won the toss and sent the hosts in to bat first, a decision that paid off for the Proteas. The South African bowlers were sublime with Keshav Maharaj taking four wickets while Wiaan Mulder took three of his own, as England were […]

Legal and Governance Analyst, Leo Maphosa, says African National Congress (ANC) veteran Stan Mathabatha’s resignation is a direct critique of the party’s ethical decline. Mathabatha stepped aside as the provincial chair of the ANC in Limpopo, effective immediately. The stalwart wrote to ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, communicating his decision to stop leading the party in the province voluntarily. Mathabatha stated that the lack of ethical behaviour, persistent misconduct, and […]

Messages of support are pouring in for Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, and five staff members who were injured in a car accident on Sunday. It is understood that the crash occurred on the R21 highway, as the team was returning from Gqeberha, following their 3–0 victory over Chippa United, at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. According to the club, the group had stopped to assist victims of a collision […]