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Ficksburg, Eastern Free State – As a relentless cold front continues to grip parts of South Africa, residents in the eastern Free State are resorting to alternative heating methods to stay warm, causing a surge in wood and paraffin sales. In Meqheleng, Ficksburg, locals say they are doing everything possible to endure the freezing temperatures. The […]

A warrant of arrest has been issued for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, who is sought by police in connection with the murder of 30-year-old engineer Armard Swart. Swart, an employee at Q Tech Engineering Company in Vereeniging, was fatally shot while seated in his vehicle outside his workplace on 17 April 2024. According to police reports,

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has declared that resolving South Africa’s energy crisis is critical to unlocking economic growth, expressing confidence that the country’s electricity challenges will be overcome by the end of the year. Speaking at the launch of the Green Hydrogen Summit, Ramokgopa emphasized the severe impact of power shortages on the economy, stating, “There

Business leaders and legal experts have raised concerns over the implementation of South Africa’s competition laws, warning that delays in regulatory approvals could deter foreign investment and hinder economic growth. The issue was debated last week at a forum hosted by the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), where stakeholders discussed the effectiveness of the

Telkom has announced impressive growth in its mobile segment for the 2025 financial year, with mobile service revenue rising 10.2% to R20.97 billion, up from R19.02 billion the previous year. The surge was driven by a 13.4% increase in subscribers, expanding Telkom’s customer base from 20.44 million to 23.28 million. Prepaid and Data Growth Lead Performance Prepaid subscriptions were a key driver, growing by 15.4%, while

One person has died, and three others were rescued by police divers in Coranlay, Mthatha, after being swept away by raging floodwaters. The victim, a woman, reportedly lost her grip on a tree after spotting a snake, leading to her tragic demise. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane provided an update on the ongoing crisis, confirming

Parts of the eastern Free State have been blanketed in snow as an intense cold front sweeps across the region. The Department of Cooperative Governance has activated a multi-stakeholder team to implement snow contingency plans, ensuring a coordinated response to the extreme weather conditions. Residents Brace Against the Cold A reported reported from Miqueleng Zone

President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Canada this weekend to attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit, where he is expected to update the group on South Africa’s readiness to host the G20 later this year. The invitation marks a continuation of a tradition where South African leaders, though not members of the G7, are often invited

Residents of Kuyga in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro are once again facing the devastating effects of heavy rainfall, with many homes left waterlogged and families struggling to cope. The community is now pleading with the municipality to provide better housing, as frequent flooding continues to disrupt their lives. A Recurring Nightmare Every time heavy

Roodepoort, Gauteng – A 39-year-old suspect has been formally charged in connection with the brutal murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, whose mutilated body was discovered in bushes near her home in Durban Deep, Roodepoort, last week. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo confirmed the arrest, stating that the accused is set to appear in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s