Natalie Nyathi The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms in north-western KwaZulu-Natal, effective from Monday, September 8, 2025, today.This alert comes as the region braces for heavy downpours that could cause significant flooding and related disruptions. A Level 4 warning indicates a high likelihood of severe weather…
Natalie Nyathi U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the upcoming G20 Summit in November, which will be held in South Africa. Instead, he plans to send Vice President JD Vance to represent the United States at this important meeting of world leaders. In a brief talk with reporters in the…
Natalie Nyathi Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with investigating explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is actively preparing for its hearings, though facing delays and public disagreements over witness appearances. The committee will meet today, to receive a progress report on its readiness. Mkhwanazi’s allegations, made public in July 2025,…
Natalie Nyathi Family, friends, colleagues, and members of the South African media fraternity are gathering today at the San Salvador Catholic Church in Germiston to lay to rest renowned political journalist and broadcaster, Tshidi Madia. The service, a celebration of her life, sees mourners adhering to the request to dress in bold and colorful attire,…
Natalie Nyathi In a recent operation, the Department of Correctional Services took a proactive approach to ensure that parolees in Mitchells Plain are following the rules of their release. According a report by ENCA, the late-night visit aimed to monitor individuals who were sentenced for serious crimes, particularly those related to gender-based violence and femicide….
Natalie Nyathi Lumka Oliphant, the spokesperson for the Department of Social Development (DSD), has been suspended following an exposé in the Sunday Times regarding the department’s travel expenses. The article revealed that the DSD spent R3 million on five-star accommodation for its delegation’s trip to New York. According to Oliphant, Minister of Social Development Sisisi…
Natalie Nyathi Stanley Mathabatha has resigned from his position as the ANC Provincial Chairperson in Limpopo, effective immediately. In a letter addressed to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, dated September 1, 2025, Mathabatha expressed concerns about misconduct and a decline in ANC values within the organization. He specifically mentioned issues related to the conferences in the…
Natalie Nyathi The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is officially rolling out its mandatory biometric enrollment system across all provinces today. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance the security and integrity of social grant distribution, and to combat fraud within the system. SASSA has faced persistent…
Natalie Nyathi A large-scale search is underway at Bloubergstrand Beach in Table View, Cape Town, after a 16-year-old local boy was swept out to sea by strong rip currents on Friday afternoon. The incident happened around 4:00 PM, prompting a quick response from multiple emergency services. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Melkbosstrand crew was…
Natalie Nyathi Yesterday ,commuters in parts of South Africa, particularly in Ekurhuleni, including Katlehong and Germiston, faced significant challenges due to a taxi strike initiated by the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco). The strike is a response to the impounding of taxis, especially the 10-seater “baby buses,” which are being targeted for operating without…
