A total of 14 individuals have been arrested following the discovery of an illegal dagga plantation in Babanango, located in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The bust took place on a five-hectare site where dagga was being cultivated. The arrests were made during a coordinated operation by the local crime prevention unit
The tragic death of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek has taken a darker turn, as new revelations suggest the young boy may have cried out for help long before his passing. Jayden-Lee, a learner at Royal College in Florida, was reported to have shared with classmates and teachers that he was
This year’s commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July 2025 will reaffirm government’s commitment to uphold the former statesman’s legacy on the upliftment of the impoverished people and inequality. In remembrance of the former President and his passion to promote education, the Free State Provincial Government will
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education in the National Assembly is conducting a briefing by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) on Sexual Harassment at Institutions of Higher Learning 2024. The briefing will be held on the Ground floor of the Marks Building from 09:00-13:00. The CGE will discuss sexual
A 34-year-old male suspect, Solomon Chiloane, appeared before the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 15 July 2025, in connection with a case of possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle. The case was postponed to Tuesday 29 July 2025 for further Investigations and a possibility of bail application and he was
The South African Union Council of Independent Churches (SAUCIC) is saddened by the passing of former Ukhozi FM presenter, revered Pastor Dr Simon”SD” Gumbi whom it described as a General of Faith and a Kingdom Soldier. The 66-year-old evangelist known for his popular phrase “U-Amen Usekhona” passed away on Monday
His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini returns to South Africa on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, following a successful visit to the United Kingdom, where he was honoured with a prestigious international award. His Majesty will arrive at King Shaka International Airport in Durban at 16:00, and will be warmly received by
Tension gripped parts of Kimberley in the Northern Cape as seven people, including a minor, were arrested for public violence during a failed shutdown protest. The group allegedly blocked the N8 road near the Kimberley Airport in Greenpoint, leading to police intervention. The protest stemmed from growing frustration among
Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, a high-ranking figure in South Africa’s police force, has been placed on leave following mounting accusations surrounding his conduct. The decision, reportedly delivered directly by the National Commissioner, comes as the South African Police Service faces internal turmoil. Tensions escalated after allegations emerged from KwaZulu-Natal Police
