Swimming South Africa Surprised by Tatjana Smith's Move to Netherlands.

Swimming South Africa has reacted with surprise following the news that the country's most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith has switched allegiance to the Netherlands. Two-time Olympic champion, Smith cited lack of administrative and financial support amongst the reasons for her decision. Our repo…

Court Reserves Judgment on Malema's Continued JSC Membership.

Judgment has been reserved in the Helen Suzman Foundation's challenge to EFF leader Julius Malema's continued service on the Judicial Service Commission. The Western Cape High Court heard arguments on whether Speaker Thoko Didiza should have acted on Malema's alleged attacks on the judiciary. Found…

Mpumalanga Church Leaders Oppose Proposed Self-Regulation Framework.

Some church leaders in Mpumalanga are continuing to oppose plans to introduce a self-regulatory framework for pastors and churches. This comes as the CRL Commission's Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian Sector continues with the public hearings at the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. The …

PRASA Reports Billions in Irregular Expenditure Despite Unqualified Audit.

Despite the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa having obtained an unqualified audit for the 2025/26 financial year, it has incurred an irregular expenditure amounting to billions of rand. Abongwe Kobokana reports.

City Power Accelerates Mayfair Substation Upgrade Following Repeated Fires and Outages.

Johannesburg's City Power says repairs at the crippled Mayfair substation are at an advanced stage. Some blacked-out areas are expected to get electricity back soon. The site suffered a secondary explosion on Monday evening while technicians scrambled to fix an initial power outage. The resulting b…

GBV Activist Warns Power Imbalances May Silence Harassment Victims in Legal Profession.

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA is probing sexual harassment claims against Senior Counsel Garth Hulley. Its Sexual Offences Unit is assessing the case, while People Opposing Women Abuse will support the complainant, after the Randburg Magistrates Court granted an interim protection order. …

Al Jama-ah Rules Out Coalitions, Vows Stronger Opposition and Accountability.

South Africa's post-election municipal landscape is shifting toward aggressive coalition oversight as councils begin their new terms. Al Jama-ah President Ganief Hendricks says his party is ready to weaponise its growing representation to crush class-based service delivery gaps. Hendricks insists t…

Festive Chicken Workers Raise Safety Concerns After Alleged Ammonia Leak.

There are growing concerns following reports of an alleged ammonia leak at the Festive Chicken processing plant in Olifantsfontein where workers are on strike. According to striking workers outside the facility, dozens of employees were seen rushing out, while several reportedly collapsed. Workers …

ER24 Warns Parents About Rising Drowning Incidents During Summer.

New ER24 data shows a worrying increase in drowning incidents as South Africa enters the summer season. Gauteng and the Western Cape have recorded the highest numbers of water-related emergencies. ER24 is urging parents, caregivers and holidaymakers to remain vigilant around water. The emergency se…

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