By President Cyril Ramaphosa Dear Fellow South African, This year, we mark three decades since South Africa adopted its democratic Constitution. The Constitution is more than the supreme law of the land; it is a solemn promise that never again should any person be stripped of their humanity and dignity. Later this week, on 21 March, we will observe Human …

United States President Donald Trump has suggested that he would “take” the island nation of Cuba, adding that it would be a great hour. Trump was responding to media questions in the Oval Office amid an ongoing US oil blockage that has imperilled Cuba’s already battered economy and affected communications, the healthcare system and transportation, among others. The New York …

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says government remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators of apartheid-era crimes identified in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report face justice. Delivering the keynote address at a commemoration event in Gauteng on Sunday, Kubayi says the Constitution of South Africa remains a foundation for future generations to continue the fight against …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the United States-Israel war on Iran, which is now in its third week. The war was initiated by coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership, including the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day. Strikes target multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, overnight with …

Johannesburg waste management entity, Pikitup, says it will implement a weekend recovery plan to clear waste collection backlogs in parts of the city affected by the recent operational disruptions and protest-related incidents. The clean-up operation will take place this weekend. Pikitup spokesperson Anthony Selepe says teams will remove the accumulated waste and restore normal collection services across affected communities. “The …