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In a bid to address South Africa’s pressing challenges and restore public confidence, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a national dialogue initiative, bringing together leaders from various sectors. Among the key figures appointed to the Eminent Persons Group is Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of the humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers. Speaking in an exclusive […]

Severe staff shortages at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital have led to significant delays in critical surgical procedures, leaving some patients waiting for over a month for operations while others are turned away due to canceled appointments. The North West Provincial Health Department has acknowledged the crisis, attributing it to resignations, sick leave among staff, and a

The criminal trial of former PRASA Western Cape regional manager Mthuthuzeli Swartz and businessman Nadir Mohiudeen has been postponed because the state witness is ill. Mohiudeen and Swartz, who is also a former Acting Group CEO of PRASA, are accused of fraudulently selling 42km of railway line in the Eastern Cape in 2012. The trial

Mayibuye Melisizwe Mandela, grandson of the late Nelson Mandela, has sparked outrage by calling for criminal charges against Afrikaners who accepted asylum under President Donald Trump’s refugee program. The program, established in 2025, offers fast-tracked U.S. residency to white South African farmers (as well as other persecuted minorities in South Africa) facing land expropriation and

Heavy overnight rains have caused severe flooding in the Mthatha area, submerging homes and leaving residents in desperate need of rescue. Among the most harrowing scenes are two children trapped in a tree above a raging river, clinging for survival since early this morning. Homes Submerged, Lives at Risk The flooding, which began in the

A desperate search is ongoing in the Slanghoek area of the Western Cape after a young woman was swept away by floodwaters during severe weather over the weekend. Julene van Wyk, 24, is believed to have been caught in a strong river current while attempting to cross a low-lying bridge on Saturday afternoon. She was

The Free State government has activated emergency response teams as severe winter weather, including snow and hail, sweeps across the province. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and Housing MEC Saki Mokoena has assured residents that disaster management teams are on standby to assist those affected by the extreme conditions. Emergency Preparedness in Place MEC

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is losing millions in default court judgments. A default court judgment occurs when the respondent, the RAF in this case, fails to defend against a claim. The RAF often does not send lawyers to court, and is therefore unrepresented. Then, when the RAF applies to rescind (annul) these default judgments,

Contractors in KwaZulu-Natal have long struggled with delayed payments, stalled projects, and a lack of government support, but the provincial Department of Public Works and Infrastructure says it is now taking steps to resolve these issues. The department hosted its first-ever Contractors’ Imbizo in Durban, bringing together industry professionals to voice their concerns and hear the government’s

A 38-year-old man is set to appear in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court today following the alleged murder of his 37-year-old girlfriend in Kuyga. According to reports, the South African Police Service (SAPS) Kabega Park responded to a domestic violence complaint at approximately 09:20 on Nzotoyi Street, Kuyga. Upon arrival, a community member directed officers to