The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it has escalated its complaint against Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos to Parliament. The party is accusing oversight bodies of failing to act on alleged racist and sexist remarks made by the South African football national team coach. The party says it has now written to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, …

Community members in and around Tafelkop area outside Groblersdal, in Limpopo, marched to and submitted a memorandum at a local mine. Residents are demanding employment at Blue Ridge Platinum Mine. Since 2011, the mine has been under care and maintenance but is now being run by a new company, Mantengu Mining. Mantengu mining bought the mine in 2024. The Ministry …

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry deadlines have been extended. In a statement, the Presidency confirmed that the commission will submit a second interim report by 29 May 2026 and a final report on the completion of the inquiry, on 31 August 2026. The initial deadline was set for 17 March 2026. JUST IN: The Madlanga Commission’s deadlines have been extended. …

Four people have drowned when their vehicle was swept away by an overflowing stream at Mokotopong outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The bodies of two men and two women were retrieved by police divers and Polokwane Municipality’s fire and rescue department. According to information, the deceased were crossing an overflowing low-lying bridge when their vehicle was swept away. Inquest dockets have been opened. The province …

The United Arab Emirates ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva called on Monday for a de-escalation of the US-Israeli war with Iran and a return to negotiations. Oil prices have surged as some major producers cut supplies ​and stock markets have gone into a nosedive since the war began on February 28, and Iran has fired on Gulf states that host US military …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CANAL+ and its subsidiary MultiChoice are marking International Women’s Month with a continent‑wide campaign celebrating the role of African women in storytelling, sport and public life. The companies said the campaign, titled “We are… because she is,” pays tribute to storytellers, athletes, mothers, creators, leaders and icons whose voices reach millions of households across Africa. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has officially launched a new 10-litre bulk pack under its Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water portfolio further expanding access to affordable, safe and trusted hydration for Ugandans. The new 10L pack provides a convenient middle ground between smaller take-home packs and the larger 20L bottles, offering consumers value per litre at …

Police have arrested more than  16 000 suspects for various crimes during a week-long nationwide crime combating operations which ended on Sunday. During the operations, police seized over 160 illegal firearms, more than 50 stolen vehicles and drugs worth over R2 million. Most of the arrests were made in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. “Police seized drugs with a street value …

The first of the five trapped Ekapa Minerals miners in Kimberley, Northern Cape, has been retrieved. The men have been trapped 890m underground since a mud rush, in mid-February. WATCH | Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul has described the provisional liquidation of Ekapa Minerals as a double catastrophe. He made the remark during a prayer service for the five …

AfriForum has hailed the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota as one of the few politicians who was willing to take an unpopular stance. The organisaton says Lekota did not hesitate to stand united alongside the civil organisation in 2018 to protect property rights. In 2018, COPE joined forces with AfriForum against the African National Congress’ plan to amend …

Saudi Arabia has begun oil output cuts, sources said on Monday, becoming the latest Gulf producer impacted by the US and Israeli war on Iran which has halted ship traffic in the region and sent oil prices up nearly 30% to $119 a barrel on Monday. Adding to market jitters were Tehran’s hardline succession plans which cooled hopes of a …

 Sri Lanka have appointed South African Gary Kirsten as their new head coach on a two-year contract as they begin preparations for the 2027 One-Day International World Cup, the country’s cricket board said on Monday. Kirsten, 58, previously guided India to the 2011 World Cup title and later coached South Africa from 2011 to 2013. He also briefly served as …

The water stressed town of Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape has moved to level 4 water restrictions due to drought conditions. This comes as the Bitou Municipal Council also declared the area a local state of disaster. The request will now go to provincial and national channels for intervention. In recent months, the Bitou Municipality has introduced several measures to …

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in an affidavit before the High Court in Johannesburg, says he does not object to the court ordering the removal of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry Chair, Justice Sisi Khampepe. Ramaphosa is a respondent in the application for judicial review of Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself from the Inquiry brought by Former Presidents Thabo Mbeki …

South Africa’s economic growth outlook is expected to continue the positive run when the fourth-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures are released. Stats SA will publish the data on Tuesday following a turbulent year for business, characterised in part by the impact of United States trade tariffs. Economists anticipate the fourth-quarter reading will likely moderate from the previous quarter’s 0.5% …