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Embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is ready to resume his political duties in the African National Congress. That’s according to his spokesperson Sithembiso Mshengu who was speaking at a prayer service in Durban in support of Mchunu. Mshengu says Mchunu intends to write to the African National Congress (ANC)’s Secretary General Fikile Mbalula on his decision. “He is giving serious …

Residents in parts of Gauteng say they are cautiously hopeful following the deployment of soldiers to support police in crime-affected communities. This follows the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to several areas plagued by illegal mining and violent crime in Johannesburg. The soldiers are part of the more than 500 troops deployed across Gauteng to support …

The South African Film and Television Awards chairperson Kethiwe Ngcobo says the SAFTAs are an important moment of recognition for creatives working in the country’s film and television industry. She was speaking at the 19th annual SAFTAs Awards underway in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. This Saturday evening, actors, producers and directors have gathered to celebrate excellence in local productions. Ngcobo …

A breakthrough has been made in the murder of Marius Van Der Merwe, also known as Witness D in the Madlanga Commission. Police have confirmed that the suspect believed to be the shooter of  Van der Merwe has been arrested in Johannesburg. Police say the vehicle believed to have been used on the day that Witness D was murdered has …

Experts say the United States is pivoting to a new legal strategy to impose tariffs on its trade partners, following a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. This comes after the US Supreme Court struck down a key pillar of the administration’s tariff policy in February, ruling that the President exceeded his authority under emergency laws. In a …

A prayer service for the embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is underway in Durban, on Saturday. The service is held in support of Mchunu, who has been on special leave since July, last year. This follows allegations of interference in police activities and collusion with criminal elements. The claims, made by the KZN police Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, resulted …

Betway Premiership leaders Orlando Pirates title aspirations have suffered a major blow. The Buccaneers had to come from behind to play a 1-all draw with Siwelele F.C. Pirates dropped two valuable points, and now lead second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns by just a single points having played one extra game. Siwelele captain and keeper Ricardo Goss produced breathtaking saves to deny Pirates …

Political analyst Reaobaka Kalaote says the future of the Congress of the People (COPE) could be in jeopardy after the death of the party’s leader and co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota. Lekota passed away last Wednesday at the age of 77 in Johannesburg. He was laid to rest at the Magengenene Cemetry in Bloemfontein on Saturday. WATCH | Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota is laid …

By Kayiira Jackson  Buddo Secondary School and Greenlight Islamic Secondary School will face off in the final of the Buganda Schools Football Boys’ tournament after both sides registered convincing semifinal victories at Kawanda SS. Greenlight Islamic SS produced a dominant performance to defeat Standard High School–Zana 4-1 in an entertaining encounter. Standard High School Zana, who had earlier eliminated St …

The 19th annual South African Film and Television Awards are currently underway in Midrand, where the country’s film and television industry has gathered to celebrate excellence on screen. Themed “One Story. One Industry. One Future: Celebrating South Africa’s Screen Legacy Together,” the awards recognise productions released during an extended eligibility period, covering content from early 2024 to mid-2025. Tonight’s ceremony …

Rwanda has signalled that it could withdraw its troops from Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, where they are helping to counter deadly insurgent attacks, if the mission was no longer backed by sufficient and predictable external funding. The deployment in 2021, at Mozambique’s request, has helped to stabilise areas previously overrun by an Islamic-linked insurgency, Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said …

Gauteng Legislature’s acting Chairperson of Committees, Dulton Adams, has held a series of mentorship sessions for young boys aimed at addressing the growing crisis of youngsters being lured into gangsterism, drugs and violent crimes in historically coloured communities. The sessions were held in various areas, including Riverlea, Noordgesig, Westbury, Reiger Park, and Eldorado Park in Johannesburg. There’s been an emerging …

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has lambasted the African National Congress (ANC) in the eThekwini Municipality for failing to resolve the water crisis in the region despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s intervention, last month. The DA has set its target on winning key municipalities such as Umhlathuze and eThekwini in the upcoming local government elections. The party announced Umhlathuze Deputy …

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination says racist hate speech by United States political leaders, including President Donald Trump, has sparked human rights violations in the country. The Committee is made up of independent experts that monitor implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties, which include …

The Stormers came out on top in South Africa’s traditional North- South derby beating the Bulls 32-19 in a United Rugby Championship encounter, in Pretoria. In a scrappy first half, the Bulls got the scoreboard rolling after a penalty try in their favour. The Stormers came back however and had a slight 10-7 lead at halftime after scoring a try …