President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to Zimbabwe and Malawi following the tragic N1 bus crash, that claimed more than 40 lives. The bus, which was travelling from Gqeberha to Harare, reportedly lost control near Makhado in Limpopo and plunged into a ditch yesterday. Among the victims are seven children, 17 men and 18 women, while more than 30 passengers remain in hospital. Ramaphosa described the incident as a […]
The Nobel Peace Prize Committee has defended its decision not to award US President Donald Trump, saying he does not meet the prize’s standards of courage and integrity. Instead, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was announced as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate at a ceremony in Norway today. Trump, who had been nominated more than ten times by world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had expressed […]
Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. Nabi has not been on the Chiefs bench for several weeks since he was asked to step aside from club activities last month before their Champions League first preliminary trip to Angolan Girabola side Kabuscorp SCP. "Kaizer Chiefs and head coach Nasreddine Nabi confirm that after constructive engagements they have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship on an amicable […]
The Johannesburg High Court has granted controversial businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe bail of R400 000. Molefe had challenged the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court’s earlier decision to deny him bail, arguing the lower court erred in finding he had not shown exceptional circumstances for release. The 61 year old is accused of orchestrating the 2022 murders of popular musician and club owner DJ Sumbody — real name Oupa Sefoka — and his […]
The mortal remains of former South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, arrived in South Africa today. The 58-year-old died in September after reportedly falling from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris, a day after being reported missing. A memorial service was held on Friday at the DIRCO conference centre in Pretoria to honour the late minister. He will be laid to rest on Sunday in […]
American rapper, Drake, has lost his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” The Canadian artist had sued Universal Music Group, accusing it of publishing and promoting the Grammy-winning track in which Lamar controversially labelled him a 'certified pedophile'. Drake alleged that the track tarnished his reputation and affected the value of his brand. However, a US district judge ruled that the […]
Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, has warned that senior officials implicated by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi risk damaging their credibility by engaging with the media, while investigations are ongoing. He cautions that their public statements could further weaken their legal standing. "I think there is a misunderstanding on the part of those whose names are being raised in the chief testimony or in the chief evidence of General Nhlanhla Nkhwanazi. […]
Several civic organisations in Tshwane are calling for a nationwide shutdown of BMW's manufacturing plants, claiming it is the only way their demands for job opportunities—particularly for South African youth—will be heard. Rea Aga Community Projects (RACP), Impact Forum by Millennium Support Services (IFMSS), and the PCC (Progressive Civics Congress), operating under the United Civic Movement (UCM) banner, held a media briefing in Soshanguve today to address the country’s escalating […]
Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams, says the team is fully focused on securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they prepare for Friday evening’s crucial Group C clash against Zimbabwe. The Warriors will host Bafana at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban due to a lack of suitable facilities in Zimbabwe. A win against Zimbabwe — followed by another against Rwanda in Mbombela on Tuesday — would put […]
