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President Cyril Ramaphosa says 11 of the 17 young South African men who were falsely recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war and later became stranded, are expected to return home soon. According to the Presidency, four of the men have already returned to South Africa. The group, aged between 20 and 39, was allegedly lured abroad under the false promise of job opportunities, only to find themselves caught up […]
Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has rejected claims that the province is facing a water availability crisis, insisting the current challenges stem from ageing infrastructure, leaks and peak demand pressures rather than a shortage of bulk supply. Delivering his fourth State of the Province Address in Johannesburg on Monday night, Lesufi sought to reassure frustrated residents who have endured prolonged outages, low pressure and inconsistent supply across parts of the metro. […]
After a weekend giant slaying and major upsets in the Nedbank Cup Last 16, the quarterfinal draw was conducted on Monday evening in Johannesburg. The final eight will be headlined by a KwaZulu-Natal derby between Lamontville Golden Arrows and Durban City. With the traditional big clubs Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns already eliminated, this year's competition provides a rare opportunity for some silverware for several clubs. AmaZulu will […]
Students across the country continue to face mounting financial pressure just weeks into the 2026 academic year, with concerns ranging from delayed allowances to ongoing accommodation shortages. This has left scores of students battling to afford basic necessities such as food, transport and essential learning materials, placing their academic progress and well-being at serious risk. Olwethu Buthelezi, a chemical engineering student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), has called […]
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner, Shadrack Sibiya, has told the Madlanga Commission that when he met alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala in 2024, he was unaware of the extent and seriousness of the criminal allegations against him. Sibiya returned to commission for his fourth day of testimony on Monday, where he faces allegations that he received financial favours from Matlala in exchange for influencing matters within the South African […]
The State says it will oppose bail for the son of late former Zimbabwean leader, Robert Mugabe, setting the stage for a high-profile legal battle in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. Twenty-eight-year-old, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, and his 33-year-old co-accused, Tobias Mugabe Matonhdze, made their first court appearance on Monday on charges of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and defeating the ends of justice. Their appearance was marked by confusion […]
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says its investigation has revealed that South Africa's borders were not safeguarded by law, but effectively auctioned off through corruption. Acting SIU head, Leonard Lekgetho, briefed the media on the unit's interim report into the investigation into the Department of Home Affairs. Lekgetho says the findings of the SIU probe paint a picture of systemic corruption within the department. "Officials enriched themselves by unlawfully issuing […]
Political analyst, Professor Sam Koma, says President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) was arguably the most action-oriented speech delivered during his nine years in office. Ramaphosa delivered his address last Thursday, marking the official opening of the National Legislature for 2026. Koma says address was stood out for its focus on concrete deliverables rather than rhetoric or broad policy statements, signalling a shift toward implementation. Among […]
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, says Gauteng is making progress in addressing water outages across the province. He conducted an oversight visit to Johannesburg’s water facilities in Midrand on Friday, following meetings with ministers and government officials to assess the state of water infrastructure. Mashatile was informed that the bulk water supplier, Rand Water, had recovered its pumping capacity and that water supply would improve over time. He was appointed by […]
The South African Men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand, set to take place from 15 - 25 March. Proteas left-arm spinner, Keshav Maharaj, will captain the side which features five uncapped players. New faces include batters Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, and Jordan Hermann, recognized for their consistent performances in domestic T20s, as well as all-rounder Eathan Bosch. Also included […]
