South Africa Pulls Out of U.S.-Led G20 Over Policy Tensions image: Knews by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa’s government confirmed that it would not attend next year’s G20 meetings after the United States formally removed the country from the 2026 programme. Pretoria has announced plans to take a “commercial break” during the group’s presidency by the…
Court allows actress more time to challenge the auction and eviction of her home. image: Facebook by Kelebogile Matlou Gcina, a former telenovela actress best known for her role as Khanyisile Majola-Ndlovu, has won an initial legal victory after opposing a bank’s decision to sell her residence without her knowledge, as well as the court…
Andre de Jong may have played his final match for Stellenbosch FC, with fresh indications that Orlando Pirates are preparing to revive their long-standing interest in the New Zealand international ahead of the January transfer window. image: Lorenzo Kohler by: Lwandiso Simanga Andre de Jong may have already played his final match for Stellenbosch FC,…
Precautionary suspension follows claims raised at the Madlanga Commission. image: Eyewitness News by Kelebogile Matlou The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed that Advocate Kemi Behari, Head of Department for Legal and Risk Services, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay as per a Municipal Council resolution passed on November 18. The suspension comes after…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube A new R496 million outcomes-based fund aims to improve early learning and give thousands of young children a stronger start image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa launched the world’s largest outcomes-based fund for early learning, the R496 million Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Outcomes Fund, which intends to…
Mbekezeli Mbokazi image: SABC Sport by Lwandiso Simanga Chicago Fire have officially secured the signature of highly rated South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, completing a move from Orlando Pirates that strengthens the club’s defensive options for both the short and long term. The 20-year-old has signed a contract running through 2029, with an additional one-year…
Unions stand firm as Eskom’s 3.5% offer falls short. image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou After three days of negotiations at the National Bargaining Forum, unions representing Eskom employees have rejected the power utility’s 3.5% salary rise proposal. The discussions, which involve the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa…
SA highlights progress in tracing and retaining HIV patients image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa celebrates World AIDS Day on the 1st of December with a national ceremony led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile at Masemola Stadium in Limpopo’s Sekhukhune area. The purpose of the day is to raise HIV prevention awareness, assist people…
image: SABC sport by Lwandiso Simanga Mantserre Young Lions find themselves stuck on the sidelines of the ABC Motsepe League despite spending nearly R200,000 preparing for the 2025/26 season. More than 30 players remain stranded as uncertainty deepens around SAFA North West’s handling of the club’s league status. Young Lions legally acquired the ABC Motsepe…
MKP’s Vusi Shongwe survives kidnapping in Tembisa image: Facebook by Kelebogile Matlou Vusi Shongwe, a member of parliament for the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), was allegedly kidnapped in Tembisa, Gauteng on Wednesday. He was apparently forced to withdraw money, prompting major safety concerns among Ad Hoc Committee members investigating criminal infiltration within South Africa’s law…
