BREAKING NEWS | Witness in Madlanga Commission gunned down in Brakpan

Se-Anne Rall and Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

A witness involved in the Madlanga Commission has been shot dead in Brakpan.

More than 100,000 gather for national day of prayer as SA confronts unemployment and poverty

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

This past Sunday, the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg witnessed an awe-inspiring gathering of over 100,000 individuals from diverse faith denominations as they came ...

Minister Manamela commits to deal with NSFAS issues, Sasco says student evictions must be tackled

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela commits to overhauling the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) within three months, addressing critical challenges in ...

SA on the brink of ‘energy poverty’, increases of 600% in recent years says expert

Siyabonga Sithole and Thami Magubane|Published

The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has acknowledged the urgent need for a review of the current electricity pricing structure, admitting that ...

Political fallout over Kenny Kunene's ties to suspect in DJ Sumbody's murder case

Jonisayi Maromo , Siyabonga Sithole and Thami Magubane|Updated

The DA demands the resignation of Johannesburg's MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, after he was spotted at the residence of DJ Sumbody's alleged killer, raising serious ...

Deputy police minister vows that suspect wanted for Olorato Mongale's murder will be found, reveals 22 other cases

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Bloemfontein City Hall was a sea of sorrow and solidarity on Thursday as family, friends, and community members gathered to honour the life of 30-year-old Olorato ...

Joburg woman killed on a date, police investigating similar incidents

Masabata Mkwananzi and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Police are on a manhunt for a suspect known only as John, following the brutal murder of Olorato Mongale in Johannesburg—a case that highlights the ongoing threat ...

Police unions welcome move to deploy body cameras for officers

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu announces the rollout of body cameras for SAPS officers, receiving support from police unions while raising concerns about costs ...

Alarm over rape, assault and corruption cases against cops

Siyabonga Sithole and Mercury Reporter|Published

Alarming statistics reveal high rates of rape, assault and corruption within the South African police service, prompting calls for urgent reform and accountability ...

Sona: Pledge to fix broken municipalities, overhaul funding model

Siyabonga Sithole , Se-Anne Rall and Mercury Reporter|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa highlights urgent service delivery issues and outlines a medium-term strategy to revitalise public services, amidst a water crisis and ...

ANC, SACP squabbles over Government of National Unity continue

Siyabonga Sithole and Thami Magubane|Published

SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila voiced concern over the Government of National Unity (GNU), warning ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa of the potential threat the ...

Ex-SAA’s audit committee chair granted R20 000 bail

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The NPA claims to have a strong case against former SAA accountant Yakhe Kwinana, who faces serious fraud charges linked to state capture.

Stilfontein rescue operation suspended

Siyabonga Sithole , Yogashen Pillay , Okuhle Hlati and Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

While 1 000 miners resurfaced from mines in the area after supply routes were blocked, the illegal miners refused to resurface at Stilfontein as they would face ...

Newly appointed secretary-general, Shivambu eyes 2026, 2029 local and national elections

Thami Magubane , Siyabonga Sithole and Anita Nkonki|Published

Shivambu defended the high turnover rate of the office, explaining that there have been changes, in one case the change occurred because the individual was also ...

Humanitarian crisis looms as SAPS blocks bid to illegal miners in Orkney

Ntombi Nkosi and Siyabonga Sithole|Published

SAPS and SANDF members prevented communities around the abandoned mining shafts in Orkney from delivering food parcels and water to these illegal miners.

Source of chemical poisoning of six Naledi children sought

Siyabonga Sithole and Given Majola|Published

Motsoaledi explained that while it had initially been indicated as being another group of chemicals used as ...

Anger over visa deal with Ukraine

Siyabonga Sithole , Jonisayi Maromo and Christopher Buda|Published

The issue came as Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola hosted his Ukrainian counterpart, Minister Andrii Sybiha, at a meeting on Monday.

Ekurhuleni school food poisoning incident affects 16 learners

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The Gauteng Department of Education confirms a food poisoning incident at Emmangweni Primary School, affecting 16 learners, following a similar event in KwaZulu-Natal. ...

MK Party opens criminal case over Treasury’s controversial IFMS project

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

In a statement the MK Party said it had noted with shock that the National Treasury intended to take the SIU report on IFMS on review and that it was to renegotiate ...

JSC sitting hangs in balance as MKP seeks to appeal WC High Court ruling

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Judge Johannes Daffue and others interdicted Hlophe from taking part in any JSC activities until such time Parliament makes a determination.

SABC to flush out ghost workers on payroll as it discloses vetting process

Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

A recent forensic investigation uncovered the existence of ghost workers who were being paid undisclosed sums of money through this scheme.

Inventor claims victory after Concourt dismisses Vodafone appeal plea

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Media reports have suggested that the latest ruling in favour of the former Vodafone employee on Friday means that the UK-based telecoms company, which owns over ...

NPA drops Mabuyane probe due to ‘lack of evidence’

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

The news of NPA’s withdrawal in pursuing this matter comes just as the ANC is gathering in the province as the party’s National Executive Committee continue its ...

Fake marriages a growing concern for Home Affairs as R300 a month gets illegal immigrants SA wives

Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Several women from Limpopo came forward about the arranged marriages with spaza shop owners and other foreign nationals

MKP’s Shivambu hits back at Malema as he gets into the party’s top ranks

Mashudu Sadike , Siyabonga Sithole and Sipho Jack|Published

Shivambu, who was announced National Organiser by the MKP leadership on Thursday, has since deserted Malema to joining former president Jacob Zuma’s party recently, ...