Delays compound challenges faced by Commission into unprosecuted Truth and Reconciliation cases

2025 has proved to be a challenging year for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations regarding efforts to stop the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases. Established at the end of May, the Commission, chaired by former Constitutional Court Judge Sisi …

Search continues for missing SANDF member swept away by floods on Nkomazi River

The search operation of the missing member of SANDF in the Nkomazi River in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, yielded no results following the retrieval of an SANDF vehicle with a crane. The divers recovered the member's rifles and a bag inside the vehicle. However, one member remain missing and the search …

Manhunt underway to track down gang of brazen cash-in-transit heist suspects

Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for a gang of suspects who bombed and robbed a cash-in-transit van along Khumalo Street in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni on Saturday. During the robbery a thirteen-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet and  was taken to hospital. The gang fled in four vehicles vehicle…

COGTA reduces number of dysfunctional municipalities from 66 in 2023 to 38

The department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has managed to reduce the number of dysfunctional municipalities from 66 in 2023 to 38 in 2025. Last year, the minister of COGTA, Velenksosini Hlabisa had given the country's dysfunctional municipalities less than 24 months to return …

Guinea junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya expected to secure election victory

Voters in Guinea are preparing to cast their ballots today in the country's first presidential election since the 2021 military coup. The vote marks a key step in the West African nation's return to civilian rule, with experts widely expecting junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya to secure victor…

SA Depression and Anxiety Group concerned reports of increased festive season anxiety

As the festive season holidays are well underway, Which are meant to be joyful moments filled with family gatherings, times when people come together at the end of the year to spend quality time with their loved ones. Yet, loneliness often hits hardest during this period, even when surrounded by ot…

Legends Township Marathon set to mark 30 years of existence

As the 2026 Legends Township Marathon approaches, the Founder of the Marathon, noted that for nearly three decades the Marathon is a living, breathing testament to the enduring community spirit of Eldorado Park and has become a movement dedicated to healthy lifestyles, youth empowerment, economic d…

NSPCA urges protection of animals during fireworks displays

As South Africans prepare to welcome the New Year, the NSPCA has sounded the alarm on fireworks and the terror they bring to animals, as well as the severe distress caused to pets and wildlife by loud explosions. The organisation warns that loud bangs trigger extreme distress, causing pets to panic…

National Consumer Commission recalls Domestos Lemon and Domestos Summer products Fresh

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a nationwide recall of specific Domestos Lemon and Domestos Summer Fresh (750ml) variants manufactured between August and September 2025. The recall is due to a an alleged pinhole defect at the bottom of some bottles that causes leakage when pres…

Pharaohs humble Bafana to secure spot in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16

Bafana Bafana's 27 winning streak came to an abrupt halt fallowing a controversial penalty win by Egypt in their second 2025 Afcon game. A controversial Mohamed Salah penalty sent Egypt through to the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations despite being down to 10 men for the whole of the second half…