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A group of 20 trainee traffic officers, whose contracts were terminated by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport under MEC Siboniso Duma in September last year, has initiated legal steps to challenge the decision.

The trainees have sent a formal letter of demand to the Head of Department, calling for the decision to be reversed. They argue that their dismissal was unfair, unlawful, arbitrary, and conducted without consultation.

“The Department treated trainees not as employees with rights, but as disposable labour.READ MORE

Motorists travelling along Johan Rissik Road near the Marathon informal settlement in Primrose, Ekurhuleni, fear it is only a matter of time before tragedy strikes, following the appearance of a growing sinkhole on one of the busiest routes linking Germiston, Johannesburg, Bedfordview and surrounding areas.

Driving along Johan Rissik Road, motorists are met with yellow plastic barricades hastily placed to prevent vehicles from plunging into the sinkhole, which residents say first appeared more than a month ago. Two full lanesREAD MORE

South Africa recorded a historic milestone in 2025, welcoming more than 10 million international visitors for the first time, according to official data released by the country’s tourism authorities.

Between January and December 2025, international arrivals reached approximately 10.48 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 17.6 per cent compared to 2024. Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, reports that the figure represents the highest level of inbound tourism ever recordedREAD MORE

Warriors skipper Marvelous Nakamba has moved to English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday from Luton Town on a free transfer.

The experienced defensive midfielder joins Wednesday for the remainder of the current campaign, but there’s little he can do to save them from relegation.

Currently bottom of the standings with -7 points, Sheffield Wednesday’s days in the Championship are numbered.

They were deducted a total of 18 points after going into administration for financial breaches.

Nakamba, however, will welcome the opportunityREAD MORE

As he moves to Libya, South African forward Thembinkosi Lorch has expressed his gratitude to the Moroccan side, Wydad Casablanca.

The 32-year-old is joining Libyan side Al Ittihad after spending about a year at Wydad, for whom he featured in last year’s FIFA Club World Cup.

“Dear Wydad Family, as I prepare to move on to the next chapter of my journey, I would like to take this moment to sincerely thank the club for the opportunity, support, and memoriesREAD MORE

After months of a tug-of-war that appeared destined to end in divorce, the Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) has been forced into a climbdown, against the wishes of its own internal structure. In the end, common sense — or political expediency — prevailed, and Mozambican coach Chiquinho Conde is set to renew his contract for a further year, with the urgency dictated by the competitive calendar.

Led by Feizal Sidat, the FMF seems to have overlooked a fundamental reality of theREAD MORE

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has left Italian Serie A club Atalanta to sign for Spanish side, Atletico Madrid.

Atletico have officially announced the signing of the 2024 CAF Player of the Year.

“Atletico and Atalanta have reached an agreement for the transfer of the Nigerian footballer, who will wear the red-and-white jersey for the next four seasons,” stated Atletico.

“A versatile and dynamic right-footed player at 28 years of age, he is capable of playing both as a secondREAD MORE

Armando Joaquim Pacula, a 25-year-old Mozambican national, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning after being formally added as the second accused in the murder case of popular Johannesburg DJ Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock.

The matter involving Pacula was postponed to 9 February 2026 for address verification, and he remains behind bars until his next court appearance.

Pacula faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder and contravention of the Immigration Act arising from the fatal shooting ofREAD MORE

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has contradicted claims by his deputy that the country will host this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

McKenzie moved swiftly to issue a statement clarifying South Africa’s position after Deputy Minister Peace Mabe’s comments on Sunday that SA has been confirmed as hosts, taking over from Morocco, who have reportedly pulled out of hosting at the eleventh hour.

McKenzie said Mabe’s comments are premature.

“As the Minister ofREAD MORE

The appearance of former president Jacob Zuma’s name in newly released United States Justice Department documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has reignited public debate, even as his foundation has dismissed the matter as an unfounded smear.

The documents form part of the latest tranche of the so-called Epstein Files, which include emails and records reviewed by US authorities during investigations into Epstein’s network. One email cited in reports refers to arrangements for a dinner involving then president JacobREAD MORE