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CAPE TOWN — The recent NSFAS High Court ruling that suspended the appointment of administrator Prof. Hlengi Mathebula and ordered the reinstatement of the disbanded board has been hailed as a major victory by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). According to EFF MP and portfolio committee member Sihle Lonzi, the judgment completely vindicates the party’s […]

KUMBOLA VILLAGE, MPUMALANGA — A targeted Mpumalanga essential services outreach program is bridging the gap for marginalized communities by bringing Home Affairs, social development, and healthcare directly to rural villages. By transforming Kumbola village into a temporary one-stop service center, government departments are eliminating the geographical and financial barriers that typically keep rural populations on the

BURGERSFORT, Limpopo — A severe land invasion in Limpopo has forced more than 40 emerging farmers to completely suspend their agricultural operations, sparking urgent demands for state intervention to protect their livelihoods and enforce a years-old court mandate. The crisis is unfolding at the Tswelepelo Irrigation Scheme in Praktiseer, located just outside Burgersfort. According to

JOHANNESBURG — The escalating Johannesburg water crisis has ignited widespread protests as frustrated residents demand immediate accountability for continuous supply cuts that have left communities dry for months. On a chilly morning in the suburb of Melville, community members gathered peacefully, holding empty water bottles to highlight their plight. The demonstrations, which have kept local

SOUTH AFRICA — A comprehensive South Africa trust laws overhaul is set to transform the nation’s financial and legal landscape following the Cabinet’s approval of the Regulation of Trusts Bill. Designed to replace the aging Trust Property Control Act of 1988, the modernized legislation aims to eliminate regulatory blind spots that have historically allowed trusts

PRETORIA — The official launch of the South Africa ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) marks a decisive shift away from manual border processing, introducing a modernized approach driven by artificial intelligence, biometrics, and advanced software. According to the Border Management Authority (BMA), this new digital infrastructure is set to fundamentally transform the way international travellers enter

GAUTENG — A significant breakthrough in the recent Pretoria North petrol station robbery has resulted in the arrest of four suspects following a rapid, multi-agency law enforcement operation. Authorities apprehended the individuals, aged between 27 and 35, during the early hours of Thursday, 13 August 2026, successfully recovering a stolen ATM, multiple getaway vehicles, and

GAUTENG — A major multi-agency law enforcement crackdown known as Operation Prosper has led to the arrest of a heavily armed suspect and the recovery of a stolen rifle in Westonaria. The joint security initiative, launched to address rising criminal activities near the Sibanye Gold Mine, successfully disrupted illegal operations and significantly enhanced police visibility

FREE STATE — The newly established Sonskyn Police Station has delivered a landmark conviction in a brutal murder and rape case, with the Bloemfontein High Court sentencing 39-year-old Solomon Marapo to a combined 48 years behind bars. The outcome, secured less than a year after the station opened its doors, underscores the investigative capability already

WESTERN CAPE — A 47-year-old Goodwood Prison warden was arrested early Wednesday morning after authorities intercepted a major drug and contraband smuggling operation at the facility’s gates. The targeted interception underscores the intense, ongoing crackdown on internal corruption and gang-related supply chains within South African correctional centers. According to a spokesperson for the South African