Natalie Nyathi A massive fire erupted at the South African Breweries (SAB) depot in Soweto this afternoon, leading to a rapid response from emergency services. According to preliminary reports, the blaze was triggered by a grass fire in a nearby field, which quickly spread to the storage area within the facility. The Johannesburg Emergency Services…
Natalie Nyathi Nhlamulo Ndlela, the national spokesperson for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), has formally asked Floyd Shivambu, the former Secretary General of the party, to issue a public apology and retract statements he made during an interview on eNCA on June 23, 2025. In that interview, Shivambu accused Ndlela of being “always on drugs”…
Natalie Nyathi President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned municipalities about the serious issue of underspending their allocated budgets, calling it a betrayal of public trust and likening it to treason against South African citizens. His remarks were made during a session in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), where he discussed the impact of failing to…
Natalie Nyathi In a significant political event for the City of Johannesburg, Mayor Dada Morero has successfully survived a motion of no confidence, reinforcing his position just ten months after his election. The council vote, which took place on June 25, 2025, showcased both support and opposition within the city’s governance structure. The motion to…
Natalie Nyathi Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero is at a critical juncture in his tenure as he prepares to face a motion of no confidence, initiated by the Democratic Alliance (DA). This motion, set to be debated during a special council sitting, comes just ten months after Morero took office and highlights the growing discontent surrounding…
Natalie Nyathi TymeBank founder and CEO Coenraad Jonker has reached out to Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber, urging him to reconsider a significant increase in fees for identity verification services, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Jonker warns that this 6,500% hike could harm financial access for millions of South Africans. He…
Natalie Nyathi In a significant development for Johannesburg residents, Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced that a settlement has been reached between City Power and Eskom regarding their long-standing debt dispute. This resolution comes after years of incorrect billing issues and financial challenges faced by the city’s power utility. During a media briefing, Ramokgopa…
Natalie Nyathi Yesterday morning, ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba launched the party’s campaign for the upcoming local government elections in Alexandra, Johannesburg. The event aimed to address longstanding issues in the community, but not all residents welcomed the political initiative. Mashaba, joined by Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya and ActionSA’s national chairperson Michael Beaumont, sought to…
Natalie Nyathi The MK Party (MKP) is currently grappling with significant internal strife, particularly surrounding the controversial figure of Mary Phadi. Recent developments have raised concerns about the party’s direction and leadership accountability. Mary Phadi was reinstated by a court following her unfair dismissal, which has sparked intense debate within the MKP. While this legal…
Natalie Nyathi JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng police have arrested more than 1,000 suspects and seized firearms during Operation Shanela, which took place from June 20 to 22, 2025. During the operation, a total of 1,032 suspects were apprehended. Among those arrested, 78 individuals were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, 786 suspects were…
