On Monday, Mozambique police fired teargas at demonstrators in Maputo, where two opposition party members were shot dead on Saturday following a contested election. The protesters had gathered to demand transparency in the aftermath of the disputed October 9 national election.
Eskom has reported steady progress in implementing new electricity vending codes for prepaid meters, though some provinces, including Gauteng, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal, have been slower in adopting the necessary changes. The power utility is urging prepaid electricity users to update their meters before the deadline on November 24, 2024, when the current vending codes will expire.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has filed charges of fraud and corruption against the National Treasury, Oracle, and SETA in connection with the failed Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS). Members of the MK Party, including MP Des Van Rooyen, visited the Brooklyn Police Station in Hillcrest, Pretoria, today to open the case.
The late former Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana, has been honored for his unwavering leadership and dedication to workers' rights following his passing on Friday morning. Mdladlana, who was 72, succumbed to a short illness, leaving behind a legacy of service and commitment to labour reform.
King Charles faced a protest from independent senator Lidia Thorpe during his address at Australia’s Parliament House, marking the second day of his official engagements in the country. Thorpe, an Aboriginal Australian, interrupted the ceremony by shouting “you are not my King” and accusing the monarchy of genocide against Indigenous peoples, just as the King finished speaking and rejoined Queen Camilla on stage.
The United States is investigating a leak of classified documents detailing an assessment of Israel's intentions to retaliate against Iran, House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed. The documents were reportedly published online last week and include satellite imagery showing Israel mobilizing military assets in response to Iran's missile attack on October 1.
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The sixth child in the alleged snack poisoning incident in Naledi has been laid to rest. Katleho Olifant, aged 7, passed away last Sunday while a mass funeral was being held for five of his friends, who also lost their lives after reportedly consuming contaminated snacks from a local spaza shop.
More than 200 residents have been left homeless after a fire devastated the Taiwan Informal Settlement in Khayelitsha, destroying nearly 60 structures on Sunday night.
Disaster management teams are on high alert in six provinces as severe weather conditions are expected to hit parts of the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his best wishes to the matric class of 2024 as they begin their final National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams today.
Drivers are being urged to remain cautious on the roads as wet weather conditions are expected to continue across most of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Monday and Tuesday.
A woman was tragically shot and killed during an alleged armed robbery along Cardham Drive in Phoenix early this morning.
Matric learners across Limpopo are gearing up for the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which are set to commence on Monday, October 21. Over 94,000 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students are expected to take part in these critical assessments.
The family of the late former Judge Willem Heath has announced that a private cremation service will be held today. Heath passed away in Cape Town last week at the age of 79.
Residents of Zithobeni township in Bronkhorstspruit, located just outside Pretoria, are set to march to the city center this morning. They aim to shut down shops and warehouses owned by foreign nationals that sell food and snacks, which they claim have made local learners ill.
Police have arrested three additional suspects in relation to the murder of a 19-year-old first-year Stellenbosch University student earlier this week. The student was fatally stabbed while riding his bicycle on Borcherd Street in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has emphasized that South Africa has a unique opportunity to achieve permanently lower inflation and interest rates. Speaking at the University of Stellenbosch on Thursday, Kganyago reflected on the central bank's efforts to reduce inflation to 4.5 percent and discussed the associated costs.
Authorities have arrested at least eight individuals in Sharpeville and Boipatong following a series of violent incidents and looting. Among those arrested, three are foreign nationals found in possession of illegal firearms.
A 19-year-old woman was threatened with rape during a home invasion in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday. The robbery, which occurred in broad daylight, prompted the victim to contact Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 14:14.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recovered high-calibre firearms believed to have been used in the mass murder that claimed 18 lives in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape.
The City of Cape Town has announced significant road closures and parking restrictions this weekend in preparation for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council, stating that the body has remained largely unchanged since its inception 78 years ago. Speaking during a question-and-answer session in the National Assembly in Cape Town, Ramaphosa reiterated Africa's demand for permanent representation on the council.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has expressed concerns that significant budget cuts in her department are hindering the efficiency of the education system. During her visit to Bloemfontein, Free State, as part of her national listening and learning tour, Gwarube highlighted the challenges of maintaining a balanced teacher-to-learner ratio in classrooms.
