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High-level government meeting called as tensions rise over illegal immigration and anti-foreigner protests ...

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The JCPS Cluster will convene an urgent meeting to address growing protests over illegal immigration, rising community tensions and concerns around xenophobia, as government also prepares to engage protest groups, political parties and civic organisa…

Concerns over Ebola lead to the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit

Theolin Tembo|Updated

The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the alarming Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

Global Sumud Flotilla: Heroes welcome for SA activists after harrowing Israeli detention

Theolin Tembo|Updated

South African activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla received a heartfelt welcome at O. R. Tambo International Airport after enduring a harrowing detention in ...

Tax Justice SA calls for stronger laws after sentencing for illicit cigarette trafficking

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Tax Justice South Africa says South Africa must intensify its crackdown on illicit cigarette syndicates following the sentencing of a trafficker to 13 years behind ...

Brutal murder of tourists highlights safety concerns in Kruger National Park

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

AfriForum has described the murder of two tourists in the Kruger National Park as a matter of national importance amid growing concerns over visitor safety at the ...

ActionSA unveils governance team, pledging to fix Joburg ahead of 2026 elections

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

ActionSA has announced its Mayoral Campaign Governance Team in Soweto, presenting it as a “government-in-waiting” made up of professionals and activists who could ...

SAPS forensic captain arrested over interference in murder investigations

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory captain has been arrested in Pretoria by the Commission’s Recommendations Task Team on charges of defeating the ends of justice. ...

Africa Month: Haitian flag hoisted high in celebration of the world's first black republic

MAZWI XABA|Updated

Johannesburg commemorates Haitian National Flag Day, celebrating the enduring spirit of resilience and the historic significance of Haiti as the world's first independent ...

Civil society rallies against Bellville march targeting undocumented African nationals

Lilita Gcwabe|Updated

More than 40 civil society groups in Cape Town join forces to condemn a planned march against undocumented African nationals, highlighting the dangers of xenophobia ...

Watch VideoThe Ghost have played their part, leaving it up to Orlando Pirates players to seal a historic season

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

Orlando Pirates are on the verge of their most successful Premier Soccer League campaign to date, needing just three points from their final two fixtures to secure ...

The role the Impeachment Committee will play in President Ramaphosa's future

Manyane Manyane|Updated

Political analysts warn that coalition partners may shield President Cyril Ramaphosa from impeachment, despite growing calls for his resignation.

Action SA candidate accuses SAPS of allowing illegal foreign spaza shop operators to influence policing

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Cllr Xolani Khumalo has criticised SAPS after allegedly encountering Ethiopian, Somali, and Bangladeshi nationals engaging ...

Major breakthrough in Gauteng as police seize R3.7 million illicit cigarette haul

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Sedibeng police have seized illicit cigarettes valued at approximately R3.7 million and arrested two men, aged 60 and 43, following a tactical intelligence-driven ...

Opposition parties slam Tshwane's R58.5 billion budget as unrealistic

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Tshwane's R58.5 billion budget for 2026/27 faces fierce backlash from opposition parties, citing a disconnect from residents' realities and credibility issues.

Animal rights groups fight for the release of Johannesburg Zoo's elephants

Zelda Venter|Updated

Amidst growing concerns for their welfare, three elephants at Johannesburg Zoo are at the centre of a landmark legal battle as animal rights groups push for their ...

Watch VideoSharks flyhalf Vusi Moyo to marshal Baby Boks in clash with Chile in Cape Town

Mike Greenaway|Published

The high-riding Junior Springboks are involved in a tournament in Cape Town. On Thursday afternoon they host Chile at Rondebosch Boys' High

Tshwane's Deputy Mayor presents a pro-poor R58.5 billion budget

Rapula Moatshe|Updated

Tshwane's Finance MMC, Eugene Modise, presents a fully funded R58.5 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, amidst protests from opposition councillors questioning ...

FlySafair in hot water over ‘oversold’ flights

Robin-Lee Francke|Updated

The National Consumer Commission has taken a significant step by referring FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for alleged violations of the Consumer Protection ...

Police captain receives R80,000 damages for wrongful crimen injuria prosecution

Zelda Venter|Updated

Captain Daniel Liebenberg receives R80,000 in damages after a lengthy legal battle over a crimen injuria charge, highlighting issues of prosecutorial oversight and ...

Gauteng faces backlash as parents, educators demand reversal of school budget cuts

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

More than 16,000 Gauteng parents and residents have signed a petition demanding the reversal of controversial school budget cuts, as the Gauteng Department of Education ...