The Emalahleni Local Municipality is in mourning following the tragic passing of veteran public servant and Proportional Representation (PR) Councillor, Jerry Patric Djiana, who passed away on Wednesday after a short illness. In an official statement released on October 22, 2026, the municipality expressed deep sadness, describing Djiana as a
International televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn has arrived in South Africa ahead of a three-day healing crusade scheduled to take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria from 23 to 25 October 2026. Hinn confirmed his arrival in a social media post, thanking South Africans for the warm welcome and directing
In a major administrative move aimed at strengthening the governance, economic reach, and diplomatic relations of the Zulu Nation, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has officially appointed Prince Africa Zulu of Onkweni as the Royal Vice Chancellor of the Zulu Kingdom. The official decree, signed and issued from the Emashobeni Royal Palace,
President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe attended the 2026 Bana Pele Leadership Summit at the Galleria Arena and Conference Centre in Sandton today, Monday. The two-day summit, led by the Department of Basic Education under the theme “From Blueprint to Movement,” brings together government, business, civil society
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has revealed that the government has advanced R4 billion to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to ease financial pressure on universities. In a written parliamentary reply to Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) MP Sanele Zondo, Manamela said the Department of Higher Education and Training
South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has officially returned to his post with a clear message of unity, reconciliation, and a renewed focus on duty. Speaking to the media and SAPS members, Masemola expressed deep gratitude to the public, colleagues, and leadership who stood by him
A man in his twenties was rescued from the Namahadi River near Lancaster in Qwaqwa, Free State, on Saturday afternoon after reportedly jumping from a bridge. According to police, the Phuthaditjhaba Community Service Centre received a report at approximately 16:00 about a man who had jumped into the river. Rescue
Police arrested 54 people suspected of being in South Africa illegally during a roadblock near Soweto on Saturday night, 17 October 2026, as part of Operation Shanela II. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng, Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni led the Safer Festive Season operation
A 14-year-old Grade 9 learner from Curro Mahikeng, Brandon Mashandudze, has been named an American Lung Cancer Scholar for his research proposal exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could improve the early detection of lung cancer. Mashandudze received the recognition through the Lung Cancer Innovation Challenge, an international competition organised by
NATIONAL: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced revised social grant payment dates for November 2026 ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 14 October, SASSA said the revised schedule followed consultations with stakeholders and approval from National Treasury to ensure smooth
