The Coalface with Martin Creamer, Publishing Editor of Engineering News and Mining

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Bongiwe Zwane once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

Ndevu: GNU fostering greater political maturity, cooperation.

Today marks two years since the executive members of South Africa's Government of National Unity took the oath of office at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, in a ceremony presided over by former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. The GNU was formed after the 2024 general elections, when no …

Heidelberg's Ratanda remains tense after violent protests

The death toll from the Ratanda service delivery protest in Heidelberg, Gauteng, has risen to two. Prolonged water shortages sparked the protest leaving several other people injured and hospitalised. The family of the first victim 23-year-old Katleho Mokoena alleges that he was shot multiple times …

Analyst urges coordinated African leadership on migration solutions.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has welcomed the peaceful protests held across the country on 30 June. The demonstrations, organised by the civic movement March and March and more than 20 other civil society organisations, called for the removal of undocumented foreign …

Legal analyst: Matlala may withhold answers before commission

Alleged cartel member and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission next Tuesday. Matlala is at the centre of allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration within law enforcement agencies being investigated by the Commission. Commissi…

Security fears halt Nku's testimony before Madlanga Commission.

Businessman and alleged police informer Tumelo Nku's testimony before the Madlanga Commission has been postponed indefinitely due to security concerns. This has been confirmed by the commission's Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Nku has been implicated in the Aeroton drug bust, which resulte…

Masuku dismisses Johannesburg budget shortfall claims.

The City of Johannesburg's Deputy Mayor, Loyiso Masuku, and Transport MMC Kenny Kunene today led a multidisciplinary enforcement operation in Region E aimed at enforcing municipal by-laws, protecting public infrastructure, and tackling activities that undermine service delivery and public safety. ,…

Ad Hoc Committee member Khusela Diko condemns threats against Vusi Shongwe

The Chairperson of Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the committee has concluded its latest round of deliberations. Members are expected to receive the final draft report on Monday before meet…

KZN marches showed democratic maturity, says Ntuli.

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thamsanqa Ntuli, says the province demonstrated democratic maturity during the recent marches against undocumented immigration, with thousands protesting peacefully and within the law. Ntuli praised law enforcement for maintaining order but confirmed that 51 people wer…

Attorney says plea deals must match seriousness of the offense.

The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes court has adjourned the 228-million rand Medicare24 tender case to the 13th of July for agreement on the sentencing of tenderpreneur, Vusimuzi Cat Matlala. The court this morning* rejected the state and the defence's proposed 8-year direct imprisonment, fi…