ANC heads to National General Council gathering as alliance rubbishes calls for party president's resignation

ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dismissed claims that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not complete his five-year term. Speaking at a media briefing with the Parliamentary Press Gallery Association on Thursday, Mashatile said the upcoming ANC National General Council (NGC) discussions should …

UN Human Rights Chief warns Sudan risks another El Fasher amidst fierce fighting

The United Nations Human Rights Chief is warning that Sudan risked another El Fasher amidst fierce fighting that was now spreading across the central Kordofan region that is raising fresh fears of further atrocities. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the capital of North Darfur last mont…

Orlando Pirates claim 1-nil victory to lift Carling Knockout crown

Betway Premiership log leaders, Orlando Pirates, have secured a second knockout cup this season. The Buccaneers, who were crowned MTN-8 champions in September, needed a goal in extra time to break down a gritty Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Relief finally arrived for Pir…

Major concerns raised about SA police’s ability to protect whistle-blowers amid allegations of corruption

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) and the Madlanga Commission have confirmed that they will brief the media in due course over the killing of Marius van der  Merwe, also referred to as Witness D during his testimony at the commission. Members of the security clus…

Police confirm AK-47 riffle used in murder of Madlanga Commission witness, enlist Ballistics Expert, Chris Mangena to investigate

ActionSA has condemned the killing of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's 'Witness D'. He was shot and killed in front of his family in the driveway of their home in Brakpan in the east of Johannesburg yesterday evening. The party says that relevant authorities should make the protection of whistl…

"Don't click through links or ads on social media"- Head of Financial Crimes at Capitec, Nick Harris urges consumer vigilance this festive season

As the festive season gets well underway, consumers have been warned to exercise caution when transacting, particularly when making online purchases. In an effort to address this, one of South Africa's biggest banking facilities, Capitec, has rolled out an AI-driven security ecosystem, which has pr…

Retired Interpol Ambassador 'strongly advises' Madlanga Commission witnesses to accept state- offered witness protection

ActionSA has condemned the killing of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's 'Witness D'. He was shot and killed in front of his family in the driveway of their home in Brakpan in the east of Johannesburg yesterday evening. The party says that relevant authorities should make the protection of whistl…

SA Hits Back After Washington Snubs Pretoria for G20 Under U.S. Presidency

South Africa has hit back at United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he announced that Washington will not invite Pretoria to the G20 during the US presidency. In a detailed response, the South African government says no single country has the authority to bar a founding G20 member.…

Founded in Apartheid, COSATU Celebrates 40 Years of Workers’ Voice

The Congress of South African Trade Unions marks its 40th anniversary with a celebratory rally taking place at Dobsonville Stadium. COSATU, founded at the height of apartheid, grew into a powerful voice for workers, driving national strikes, shaping labour policy, and championing key gains such as …

Orlando Pirates Aim to End 14-Year Carling Knockout Drought in Today’s Peter Mokaba Final

Orlando Pirates head into today's Carling Knockout final at Peter Mokaba Stadium determined to end a 14-year drought in the competition. The match which kicks-off today at 18:00,  Polokwane is sold out and expected to be packed to the rafters. Buccaneers captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says the long wait…