NPA Condemns Threats Against Prosecutor in Julius Malema Case
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has strongly condemned threats made against a prosecutor involved inREAD MORE
NLC Backs Expanded SIU Probe Into Its Affairs
The National Lotteries Commission has welcomed the expansion of the Special Investigating Unit investigation into its affairs, saying it will allow law enforcement agencies the…
Difference She Makes Launches Pan African Legal Podcast
A new Pan African podcast series titled Difference She Makes has been launched on the Legally Clueless platform, placing women legal professionals at the centre…
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Senior SAPS Officers Accused of Protecting Powerful Figures at Madlanga Commission
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday heard testimony alleging that senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officers used state resources to silence social media…
Brazil Records Surge in Amazon River Turtle Birth Rate
In the western part of the state of Para in Brazil, environmentalists have recorded an increase in the population of Amazonian freshwater turtles. This is…
Dr Ellis Announces Banyana Squad for COSAFA/WAFCON Alignment Camp
Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced a 38-member squad in preparation for an Alignment camp for the COSAFA Women’s Championship and the Women’s…
John Steenhuisen Officially Exits Race to Lead DA Again, Says He Will Focus on Fighting Foot and Mouth Disease
The National Leader of the DA, John Steenhuisen, has confirmed that he will not seek re-election to lead the liberal party for the third time,…
Russia Once Again Invites Young Actors from BRICS+ Countries to Take Part in Theatre Arts Fellowship
In 2026, young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will once again come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship programme. The…
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KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities Take Each Other to Court Over R80 Million Electricity Bill
The UThukela District Municipality has resolved to take the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality (Estcourt) to court to stop it from disconnecting the power supply to vital water infrastructure.
The move comes after the local municipality demanded immediate payment of a historic debt exceeding R80 million.
Notably, both municipalities are governed by the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), with Inkosi Langalibalele falling within the UThukela district.
The district municipality argues that complying with the demand, which insists on settling the historic debtREAD MORE
How BRICS Transport Infrastructure Is Changing: New Corridors, Hubs and Multimodal Logistics Platform
The heads of state of the BRICS countries recognised the importance of the integrated use of transport to create a sustainable system within the group back at the Kazan Summit in 2024. Developed infrastructure, economically efficient routes, new technologies and standards should facilitate the growth of trade flows and the movement of people. It is for this purpose that the countries are exploring the possibility of establishing a unified logistics platform. Its goal is to create multimodal logistics between countriesREAD MORE
ActionSA Confirms Khumalo Will Hand Himself Over to Police
ActionSA has confirmed that its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate and television presenter, Xolani Khumalo, will voluntarily hand himself over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Monday, 19 January 2026, following indications that police intend to arrest him in connection with an assault case.
In a statement released on Friday, ActionSA said Khumalo took the decision to present himself to police after becoming aware of what the party described as leaks from within SAPS pointing to an imminent arrest relatedREAD MORE
WAFCON 2026: Defending Champions Nigeria in Group C
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has confirmed an increase in prize money for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Motsepe made the revelation during Thursday’s group stage draw in Rabat for the tournament to be held in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 2026.
Nigeria earned $1m (R16.3 million) when they won the tournament last year, while their male counterparts will earn $10m (R163 million) for winning the Africa Cup of NationsREAD MORE
Raging Floods Leave Child Missing, Homes Destroyed in Limpopo
A desperate search is underway for a five-year-old boy who was swept away by raging floodwaters at the Mbaula River outside Giyani as relentless heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across large parts of Limpopo.
The child, Siyanda Baloyi, went missing early on Thursday morning after flash floods overwhelmed his family home in Mbaula village. Police said Siyanda was with his mother when rising waters forced them to flee, but the powerful current swept them away, causing the mother toREAD MORE
DCS Slams Tshwane Over Power Cut
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has strongly condemned what it describes as “deliberate misinformation” by the City of Tshwane, following the disconnection of electricity at the building housing the department’s national head office.
In a sharply worded statement on Friday, the department accused Tshwane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya of misleading the public by falsely linking DCS to allegations of unpaid municipal accounts, despite being fully aware that the department does not own the building in question.
“The mayor isREAD MORE
IFP Up in Arms After Facebook User Calls for Assassination of KZN Premier to Pave Way for MK Party Takeover
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is calling for urgent action after a Facebook user called for the assassination of KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, to pave the way for the MK Party to take over the province.
The threat was posted by a user identifying as Lawrence Mcatshangelwa Mbeje on social media.
Writing in Zulu, he said: “In order for the province of KwaZulu-Natal to return to the MK Party, Thami Ntuli must be shot because he likes positions.”
The IFPREAD MORE
Festive Road Deaths Fall to Five-Year Low, but Creecy Warns Carnage Continues
South Africa recorded its lowest festive-season road crashes in five years, with early data showing a modest but significant decline in fatalities and accidents, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced on Thursday, even as she warned that reckless driving and alcohol abuse continue to claim thousands of lives and require tougher laws.
Presenting the 2025/26 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign report in Tshwane, Creecy said preliminary figures pointed to a 5% reduction in both road crashes and fatalities compared with theREAD MORE
South Africa Urges Calm as Iran Death Toll Soars and Global Tensions Rise
South Africa has called for restraint and dialogue in Iran amid escalating unrest that has reportedly claimed thousands of lives, as domestic political pressure mounts on Pretoria to take a tougher stance and international tensions deepen with signs of potential United States military action.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the South African government said it was following developments in Iran “with concern”, citing reports of widespread unrest and loss of life following a violent crackdown on anti-government protests. TheREAD MORE
Hugo Broos’ Advice to South Africa
Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has reiterated his views on how Bafana Bafana could be in a position to compete against the best teams in Africa, let alone the world.
The Belgian has maintained his stance that Bafana Bafana can benefit from the country exporting players, especially to top European leagues, such as the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, and France’s Ligue 1.
This follows Bafana Bafana’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup ofREAD MORE