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A joint operation by Home Affairs officials and law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of over 20 undocumented migrants at a steel manufacturing company and a blanket factory in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg. Among those detained were two Chinese nationals suspected of employing illegal foreign workers, as well as migrants from Malawi, Mozambique, and […]

The South African government has responded to a letter from former US President Donald Trump announcing a 30% tariff on South African exports to the United States. Trump’s correspondence also warned that any increase in South Africa’s tariffs on US imports would be met with reciprocal measures. In a statement, the South African presidency affirmed

A massive fire tore through the Dakota Informal Settlement in Isipingo in the early hours of this morning, leaving a trail of destruction and scores of residents homeless. Homes Reduced to Ashes According to initial reports, at least 100 homes—with estimates rising to 150—were completely gutted in the blaze. The eThekwini Fire Department responded swiftly,

According to Arrive Alive, the crash occurred in Musina when a bus traveling from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe collided with a broken-down bakkie that was parked on the road without warning lights or a breakdown triangle. The impact forced the bus to veer into the oncoming lane, where it crashed into the trailer of a truck that

A government-appointed panel has found that several medical aid schemes engaged in unfair racial discrimination when investigating fraud, waste, and abuse by Black healthcare providers. The findings, released yesterday in the Section 59 Investigation Panel’s final report, confirm long-standing complaints from practitioners who alleged they were unfairly targeted. Key Findings The three-member panel, established in 2019,

Night shelters across Cape Town are reporting a sharp increase in homeless individuals seeking refuge as freezing temperatures and heavy rains sweep through the Western Cape. Last week’s severe weather left thousands of residents, including the city’s homeless population, struggling to stay warm and dry. Shelters such as the Haven Night Shelter and Elim Night

The Western Cape people, a distinct community defined by our unique culture, values, and aspirations, have endured decades of governance that disregards our democratic will. As the Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG), we champion the inalienable right of our people to self-determination—a right enshrined in South African and international law.  The question of whether Pretoria

Beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in Tsakane are struggling to access their money. Many people we spoke to say they were struggling with SASSA’s online verification system or had not received a verification link at all. SASSA says it will investigate why some beneficiaries are not getting their grants. The agency

Soweto is known for many things – the role its residents played in the anti-apartheid struggle, its outsized influence on South African music, culture, fashion and for football. But what it is not known for is being a destination for hiking enthusiasts. Sowetan resident Masike Lebele is the founder and creator of the Soweto Ndofaya

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that individuals implicated in corruption, as alleged by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, must be held accountable. The President made these remarks during a media briefing before departing from Rio de Janeiro, where he attended the 17th BRICS summit. Ramaphosa stated that he was previously unaware of the