South Africa’s food price inflation eases in February but warning about rising fuel prices

The Star Reporter|Updated

As consumers look forward to more stable food prices amidst shifting economic currents, the question remains: will external shocks derail the anticipated relief, ...

Emfuleni defends R700 million overtime spending despite failing service delivery

Updated

As the municipality grapples with the challenge of balancing expenditures and service delivery, the ongoing saga raises pressing questions about governance and accountability ...

Unisa celebrates five years of academic excellence and unveils new airport training facility

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

How Unisa is reshaping higher education with remarkable achievements and an innovative new training facility for aspiring aviators and engineers in this exciting ...

Why the ANC will not meet US ambassador

Sifiso Mahlangu|Updated

ANC refuses to meet with new US ambassador before formal credentials are presented, as tensions rise over proposed name changes and concerns about foreign interference ...

Unisa wins High Court ruling against former registrar Professor Steward Mothata

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

In a groundbreaking victory for Unisa, the High Court effectively curbs further attacks from its former registrar, signalling a critical moment in institutional ...

Young South African scientists to tackle global challenges at Beijing youth competition

The Star Reporter|Updated

Meet the three young scientists who are set to represent South Africa at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition, tackling critical issues in agriculture, ...

Embattled Emfuleni spends R700 million on employee overtime as service delivery fails

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

The Emfuleni Local Municipality has spent nearly R700 million on employee overtime over six years, including about R200 million during the Covid-19 lockdown, despite ...

Watch VideoEFF, ActionSA implicated in alleged plot to rig security contract, says Nkosi | Madlanga Commission

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Testifying before the commission on Wednesday, Gauteng SAPS organised crime officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi outlined how political figures and senior municipal officials ...

Demands for guilty verdict in former Pretoria midwife's baby disability case

Zelda Venter|Published

With the prosecution firmly asserting their belief that the evidence presented is sufficient to convict, the case of Yolande Maritz Fouchee highlights the tragic ...

Dr John Hlophe back at the helm as MK Party's deputy president

Hope Ntanzi|Updated

After a thorough investigation into allegations, Dr John Hlophe is reinstated to his leadership positions in the MK Party. The decision follows the President's meeting ...

771 vacancies leave Gauteng’s most vulnerable without critical support

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Gauteng’s Department of Social Development has 771 critical positions unfilled, including social workers and psychologists. Just 45 social workers cover 130 police ...

Kempton Park crash claims six-week-old baby; several adults injured

The Star Reporter|Updated

A six-week-old baby killed in a horrific crash involving a taxi and a bakkie in Bredell, Kempton Park. Authorities continue to investigate the exact cause.

MEC Chiloane enlists law firm to probe goalpost incident that killed learner at Tembisa school

Brandon Nel|Published

In the wake of a child's tragic death at school, Gauteng authorities are investigating how a goalpost fell and killed 10-year-old Milton Mokgoatsane.

Hawks arrest duo in R800 000 funding fraud scandal

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A company director (58) and a financial advisor (49) were arrested in Phalaborwa for allegedly defrauding the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDA) ...

Rulani Mokwena arrested after attempting to leave Algeria with undeclared funds

Lunga Biyela|Published

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena finds himself in hot water after being arrested in Algeria for allegedly trying to leave the country with a significant ...

Middle East Unrest: Iran's ambassador to South Africa strongly rebukes the US

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

International law and world peace are threatened by US actions in the Middle East, according to Iran's ambassador to South Africa.

Political battle erupts in Tshwane over R777 million water tanker spending

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

A political showdown has erupted in Tshwane over R777 million in water tanker spending, with ActionSA blaming the DA’s past leadership and the DA accusing the current ...

NSFAS denies viral R630,000 student payout video, cites entertainment prank

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Viral social media claims of a massive NSFAS student payment are false and misleading. The scheme says the image is manipulated, urges the public to trust only official ...

Viral video of schoolchildren inhaling fire extinguisher contents sparks health warnings

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Johannesburg EMS has issued a warning after a viral video showed schoolchildren “smoking” fire extinguisher contents, cautioning that the act can cause respiratory ...