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Gauteng Education MEC, Lebohang Maile, says the torching of classrooms at Riverlea Secondary School appears to be an act of sabotage. At least three classrooms, a laboratory and the school library were destroyed in the blaze, which broke out late last night. Emergency Management Services (EMS) firefighters say they responded to the incident at the school at 7:26 pm. The blaze has raised concern, as the school experienced a similar […]
Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Chief of Police, Commissioner Yolande Faro, has revealed that the department uncovered unauthorised and irregular deployments of ad hoc security services last year. Faro testified before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, where she disclosed that embattled Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, requested the services via text message. She told the commission that the department flagged concerns over the alleged irregular appointments, prompting the introduction of stricter […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and fuel economic uncertainty. "It should lead to a negotiated settlement, and we are hopeful that there will be a negotiated settlement that will bring this nightmare to an end, and we want it sooner rather than later. In […]
The Bulls have confirmed that utility backline player, David Kriel, will leave the club in July to join French side La Rochelle. The 27-year old will bring an end to a six year stint with the Bulls, during which he made 143 appearances. A two-time Currie Cup champion, Kriel most recently started at fullback in the Bulls’ 25-21 Champions Cup round-of-16 loss to the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. Kriel expressed […]
While Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, maintains a firm stance against using public funds to sponsor so-called "super fans", well-known supporter Joyce "Mama Joy" Chauke has expressed hope that a future minister might support her dream of attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Chauke took to the social media platform X over the weekend, saying she is "praying for a new minister" who would be willing to fund her […]
Former acting National Director of Public Prosecutions, Mokotedi Mpshe, has firmly rejected allegations that he interfered in apartheid-era prosecutions, telling the TRC cases inquiry that he neither suppressed cases nor acted on political instructions. Testifying before the commission established by Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, Mpshe instead painted a picture of institutional resistance, claiming he was compelled to step in only after law enforcement agencies failed to act on Truth and […]
As many South Africans travel for the Easter weekend, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has warned farmers and stakeholders to remain vigilant and prevent any further spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Steenhuisen cautioned that the increased livestock movement during holiday periods significantly heightens the risk of transmission. "These types of holidays also pose a risk to our biosecurity, especially as we’re in the midst of an important fight against […]
The ANC Youth League in Gauteng has come out strongly against Premier, Panyaza Lesufi’s, recent cabinet reshuffle, describing it as a move that sidelines young people and undermines internal democracy within the African National Congress (ANC). Briefing the media on Thursday at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, the league says the changes send a dangerous message about the role of young people in the movement, warning that their exclusion could have […]
Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, says driver behaviour is responsible for up to 80% of road accidents in the country. She made the remarks during the department's pre-Easter Road Safety Operation on the N1 North in Limpopo, urging motorists to take full responsibility as they travel. Creecy says while there has been a reduction in road fatalities, the numbers remain unacceptably high, with many crashes still involving drivers under the influence […]
