National Gambling Board Warning: Betting as a 'Quick Fix' Sparks R1.5 Trillion Crisis in South Africa

National Gambling Board Warning: Betting as a ‘Quick Fix’ Sparks R1.5...

PRETORIA, Gauteng — The National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a stark warning against using betting as a quick fix for unemployment and financial...
David Mahlobo Advocates Public-Private Partnerships to Tackle South Africa’s Water Challenges

David Mahlobo Advocates Public-Private Partnerships to Tackle South Africa’s Water Challenges

PRETORIA — Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation and ANC NEC member David Mahlobo has advocated for strategic public-private partnerships to address South Africa’s...
Eskom Blacklisting of Black-Owned Companies Sparks Outcry Over Due Process and Job Losses

Eskom Blacklisting of Black-Owned Companies Sparks Outcry Over Due Process and...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — The potential Eskom blacklisting of black-owned companies has ignited a fierce debate over corporate governance, due process, and the future of...
Evaton Central Power Crisis: Families Endure Eight-Year Electricity Outage Amid Infrastructure Delays

Evaton Central Power Crisis: Families Endure Eight-Year Electricity Outage Amid Infrastructure...

EVATON CENTRAL, Vaal — The severe Evaton Central power crisis has left several families in the Vaal living without electricity for nearly eight years...
African National Congress Reviews Five-Year Service Delivery Progress Ahead of 2026 Polls

African National Congress Reviews Five-Year Service Delivery Progress Ahead of 2026...

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — The African National Congress (ANC) has officially reviewed its five-year service delivery record, reflecting on the progress made since its 2021...
Gauteng Police Launch Manhunt Following Deadly Newclare Shooting

Gauteng Police Launch Manhunt Following Deadly Newclare Shooting

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — A massive Gauteng police manhunt is currently underway following a deadly Newclare shooting that left three young adults dead and two...
South African Media Crisis Deepens as Newsroom Retrenchments Threaten Democracy

South African Media Crisis Deepens as Newsroom Retrenchments Threaten Democracy

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — The South African media crisis is accelerating as severe newsroom retrenchments and unpaid salaries threaten the financial sustainability of the country's most...
Deadly Westbury Gang Violence Leaves Several Killed and a Johannesburg Community in Fear

Deadly Westbury Gang Violence Leaves Several Killed and a Johannesburg Community...

WESTBURY, Johannesburg — A devastating outbreak of Westbury gang violence has left residents terrified and several people dead after a night of relentless gunfire rocked...
Afrika Unite Congress Backs SACP Ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections

Afrika Unite Congress Backs SACP Ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections

SOSHANGUVE, Pretoria — In a significant shake-up ahead of the 2026 local government elections, the Afrika Unite Congress (AUC) has officially thrown its political weight...
SACP Launches 2026 Election Manifesto to Contest Local Government Polls Independently

SACP Launches 2026 Election Manifesto to Contest Local Government Polls Independently

PRETORIA, Gauteng — The South African Communist Party (SACP) officially launched its 2026 election manifesto this weekend, signaling a definitive shift as the party...
NSFAS Crisis Deepens: High Court Suspends Administrator Amid R15-Billion Funding Shortfall

NSFAS Crisis Deepens: High Court Suspends Administrator Amid R15-Billion Funding Shortfall

PRETORIA, Gauteng — The NSFAS crisis has reached a critical tipping point, marked by a staggering R15-billion funding shortfall and mounting concerns over financial mismanagement...
Second Suspect Arrested in Reiger Park Murders of SAPS Anti-Gang Officers

Second Suspect Arrested in Reiger Park Murders of SAPS Anti-Gang Officers

GAUTENG — Authorities have arrested a second suspect in connection with the Reiger Park murders that recently claimed the lives of two South African...