AUBBTA plans a national shutdown demanding Zimbabwe's president's removal as SADC chair

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) is planning a national shutdown in protest against various grievances, including the removal of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as SADC Chair and President of Zimbabwe. The association is demanding intervention from the South African Presidency…

One suspect in Soshanguve mass shooting to appear in court today

One suspect in the Soshanguve mass shooting is set to appear in court today, following his arrest in connection with the weekend's tragic events that left six dead and four hospitalized. The suspect, an undocumented foreign national from Zimbabwe according to police. To shed more light on this deve…

SAMWU condemns alleged failure to pay workers' salaries

The South African Municipal Workers' Union, SAMWU has condemned the alleged ongoing failure to pay workers' salaries in six municipalities across four provinces. Samwu General Secretary, Dumisane Magagula spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate further on their concerns

Police officers using force against criminals defended

The National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, has strongly defended police officers using force against criminals, saying police must act decisively when under attack. His remarks follow violent incidents across multiple provinces, where armed criminals engaged in deadly shootouts w…

Report reveals alarming levels of cancer-causing chemicals in Gauteng river

A disturbing report from the University of Johannesburg has uncovered alarming levels of cancer-causing chemicals in the Klip River, a vital water source in Gauteng. The study reveals high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, which pose a significant threat to aquatic life, …

ActionSA will not support the national budget

ActionSA has announced that it will not support the national budget as the April deadline for approval looms. This decision comes after a meeting between ActionSA and the ANC on Friday, where the ANC expressed confidence that a solution would be found. However, ActionSA, along with other parties li…

Court rules that a stateless child be granted SA citizenship

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered that a stateless child born to refugee parents from Rwanda be granted South African citizenship. The landmark ruling has significant implications for others in similar situations. Specialist Immigration Lawyer, Ashraf Essop says the judgment is binding and can…

President Ramaphosa faces task to appoint next ambassador to the US

South Africa's former ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool met with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation yesterday, following his abrupt expulsion from the US. Rasool's diplomatic status was revoked after he linked former US President Donald Trump to white supremacy during a web…

IRR launches #NoMoreRaceLaws bill

The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has launched the #NoMoreRaceLaws Bill, urging Parliament to repeal all race-based statutory provisions in South African law. This move aims to address the country's lingering apartheid-era racial classification system, which the IRR argues is at o…

EFF in Mpumalanga to lead a service delivery march

The Economic Freedom Fighters in Mpumalanga is set to lead a service delivery march to the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality today. At the heart of their protest are pressing issues such as rampant corruption, poor service delivery, and lack of access to essential services. The party says Key concer…