Mashatile vows to safeguard R100bn transformation fund from corruption Deputy President Paul Mashatile has committed to safeguarding the proposed R100 billion Transformation Fund from corruption, pledging strong governance and accountability to ensure the initiative delivers on its promise of inclusive economic growth. Speaking at a business breakfast in Pretoria on
Abdul Khoza quits acting Award-winning actor Abdul Khoza has announced his departure from the entertainment industry, revealing he has officially stepped away from acting after years of captivating South African audiences with his powerful performances. In an emotional Instagram post, Khoza shared a video clip from what he described as
Ace Ncobo resigns from SuperSport amid fraud and money laundering charges Former FIFA referee and PSL general manager Andile “Ace” Ncobo has stepped down from his role as a SuperSport TV analyst following serious fraud and money laundering charges tied to a R15 million school infrastructure project in the Eastern
Ayanda Ncwane honoured at Eswatini royal palace during empowerment visit South African businesswoman and philanthropist Ayanda Ncwane paid a special visit to the Royal Palace of Eswatini, where she was warmly received by Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaNgangaza. The visit formed part of Ncwane’s trip to the kingdom as a
President Cyril Ramaphosa has staunchly defended the Employment Equity Amendment Act, describing it as a vital instrument to dismantle the lingering inequalities of apartheid. Writing in his May 2025 newsletter, Ramaphosa emphasized that the legislation promotes fairness and inclusion particularly for Black South Africans, women, and people with disabilities while
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike argues that MacG’s comments about Minnie Dlamini are not only disrespectful but also damaging, especially to women. By making crude assumptions about Dlamini’s personal life and insinuating that her relationship struggles are linked to an
The Constitutional Court has upheld a ruling that declares section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act unconstitutional. This section previously stated that South African citizens would automatically lose their citizenship if they voluntarily acquired citizenship of another country, unless they applied for and were granted permission to retain their South African
COUPLE ARRESTED FOR CHILD NEGLECT AFTER INFANT AND TODDLER BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION IN SHACK FIRE The Reitz police have arrested a couple, aged 23 and 25, from the Petsana informal settlement near Reitz in the Free State following a horrific incident in which a seven-month-old infant and a one-year-six-month-old toddler
In the first quarter of 2025, poachers killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa, with most incidents occurring within national parks. The figure underscores the continued threat facing one of the world’s most iconic and endangered animals. Environment Minister Dion George reported that 103 rhinos were killed between
The City of Ekurhuleni has begun disciplinary proceedings against 389 members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) for their involvement in an illegal strike that caused major disruptions on key highways last month. The protest, which took place on March 19, 2025, was sparked by demands for overtime
