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  The Head of the Archaeology and Geography at Wits University, Professor Gillian Drennan, says she doesn't believe that South Africans should be worried about a major earthquake occurring in Johannesburg. On Wednesday night, residents of the south and west of Joburg experienced a 2.7 magnitude tremor around 10 in the evening. Drennan has told YNews that the tremor could have been a result of the earth readjusting itself.   […]

As South Africa wraps up SA’s Women's Month - we need to reflect on the atrocities that black families experienced for the past 263 years (1760-2023) to bring it home what the month, Women's Day and International Women's Day (August 9 and March 8) means to the entire black experience in general and the black family in particular. The days are a reminder of the struggles of women as integral […]

Reeza Hendricks stood man alone with a half-century as the Proteas fell to a 111-run defeat to Australia in the opening T20 International at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Wednesday. The right-hander struck 56 off 43 balls, but lacked support as the hosts were bowled out for 115. This was in pursuit of the highest-ever T20I score of 226 for six in Durban, where the tourists comfortably won to go […]

    Suspended Public Protector, advocate Busisiwe Mkhebane, has described the Section 194 Inquiry into her fitness to hold office as a deliberate attempt to tarnish her legacy. She made the remarks at a media briefing hosted , outlining a yesterday, following the inquiry's recommendation that she be removed from office. Mkhwebane says certain parties, including the DA and the governing ANC, have always had a mandate to oust her.She […]

A ballistic expert has testified that the bullet used to kill Senzo Meyiwa was fired from a gun recovered from accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube. That's according to Lieutenant Colonel Chris Mangena who was responsible for investigating the Meyiwa murder scene. The Pretoria High Court has so far heard how two, and not three shots were fired the night the Meyiwa was gunned down. He says it's likely that the […]

Political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze, says former ANC Secretary-General and Free State Premier, Ace Magashule's decision to form his own party has little to no potential of having any impact on the governing party. Professor Kotze says, as far as he can see, this venture will resemble other ANC break away parties. Earlier today Magashule launched his new political party called the African Congress for Transformation (ACT), outside Sakhumzi restaurant in […]

  Tshwane executive mayor, Cilliers Brink, has reiterated that the city cannot afford a budget increase for any of its employees, as workers continue with demonstrations. Workers affiliated to workers' union, Samwu, have been on an unprotected strike for over a month now - after the municipality announced that it doesn't have the budget for salary increases this year. They are demanding a 5.4% salary increase. While over 100 of […]

Former Bulls flyhalf, Morne Steyn, has revealed why he joined the Lions as their kicking consultant and not the Pretoria-based franchise. Steyn sent shocked waves through the rugby world last week when he was announced by the Lions as their new addition to their technical team. He says a change in plan from Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, resulted in him moving to Johannesburg. “I spoke to the Bulls […]

Political Analyst, Professor Susan Booysen, has emphasised the need for someone of good character and who is beyond reproach to occupy the office of the Public Protector. She was reacting to the news that advocate Kholeka Gcaleka could be South Africa's next Public Protector, pending the National Assembly and the President's approval. Gcaleka will need 60% of MPs to vote in her favour before her name is sent to the […]

    At least 9 393 undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Gauteng between April and June this year. Gauteng police commissioner, Elias Mawela, revealed this while presenting the province's crime statistics on Tuesday at the Gauteng Legislature. Mawela says the suspects are linked to illegal mining. "The scores of arrests effected and confiscations of illegal mining tools of trade were mostly done when we followed up on information received […]