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Second fire erupts at Tembisa Hospital days after emergency unit blaze

A new fire broke out at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital on Wednesday, affecting the main outpatient department adjacent to the already damaged emergency unit. Fire crews are currently battling the blaze at the Ekurhuleni facility, which had already suffered extensive damage in

April 23, 2025

EFF launches manifesto ahead of Elections 2021

Politics·South Africa·South Africa

AfriForum Seeks International Sanctions Against Malema Over ‘Kill the Boer’ Song

AfriForum has announced plans to petition international governments for sanctions against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema over his continued singing of the controversial struggle song “Kill the Boer.” The lobby group’s chief executive, Kallie Kriel, confirmed they are initiating a

April 2, 2025

Crime·South Africa

DA Demands Meeting With Ministers Over Prison Contraband Crisis

CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance has called for urgent talks with police and correctional services ministers as contraband continues to flood South African prisons. The opposition party’s demand comes amid revelations that correctional facilities are operating at 155% capacity, creating what

April 2, 2025

South Africa·Zimbabwe

UJ Denies Claims of Favoring Zimbabwean Students

JOHANNESBURG- The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has distanced itself from Joel Sangweni, who falsely claimed to be a lecturer at the institution after a controversial social media post suggested he deliberately failed South African students while ensuring Zimbabwean students excelled. The comment,

April 1, 2025

A training flight from Pietermaritzburg to Virginia Airport experienced engine trouble near Virginia Airport and had to make an emergency landing

South Africa

Pilot Makes Safe Emergency Landing on Durban Beach

DURBAN – A pilot has been praised for executing a safe emergency landing on a beach in Durban after his light aircraft experienced engine failure on Saturday. At 11:16 am, Saturday morning, the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) was alerted that a

March 30, 2025

Featured·South Africa

DA demands role in selecting ambassadors amid diplomatic tensions

Opposition party seeks greater influence in foreign appointments as GNU partnership faces test. The Democratic Alliance has called for all coalition partners in South Africa’s Government of National Unity to have input on ambassadorial appointments, challenging the current ANC-dominated selection process. South

March 20, 2025

Arts & Lifestyle·Health & Fitness·South Africa

South Africa Bans Cannabis and Hemp Food Products

South Africa has implemented a nationwide ban on cannabis and hemp food products, sparking controversy and raising questions about the country’s stance on cannabis regulation. On 7 March, the Department of Health announced the ban, which prohibits the import, manufacture, and sale

March 19, 2025

Highlighting key points of Trump s executive order immigration attorney Gwen Vermeulen at Move Up stated that the order seeks to prioritise Afrikaner refugees and suspend aid to South Africa

America·Politics·South Africa·US politics

How Afrikaners Can Apply for Trump’s US Relocation Programme

On 7 February, US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order offering Afrikaners refugee status in response to South Africa’s controversial Land Expropriation Bill, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The order facilitates Afrikaner resettlement in the United States and prioritizes

March 14, 2025

Crime·South Africa

Comedian SABC Livhu faces new vehicle theft charges

Livhuwani Madadzhe, the comedian known as “SABC Livhu,” appeared in Thohoyandou Magistrates’ Court facing fresh charges of motor vehicle theft and fraud. The case relates to allegations he unlawfully rented multiple vehicles from car rental companies. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi

March 12, 2025

South Africa

War Veterans Vow to Proceed with Zimbabwe Protests Despite Crackdown

A faction of war veterans demanding President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s resignation says they remain committed to organising mass protests despite a police crackdown forcing their leaders into hiding. The group’s spokesman Knox Chivero released a video Sunday night from an undisclosed location, claiming

March 3, 2025

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Second fire erupts at Tembisa Hospital days after emergency unit blaze

AfriForum Seeks International Sanctions Against Malema Over ‘Kill the Boer’ Song

DA Demands Meeting With Ministers Over Prison Contraband Crisis

UJ Denies Claims of Favoring Zimbabwean Students

Pilot Makes Safe Emergency Landing on Durban Beach

DA demands role in selecting ambassadors amid diplomatic tensions

South Africa Bans Cannabis and Hemp Food Products

How Afrikaners Can Apply for Trump’s US Relocation Programme

Comedian SABC Livhu faces new vehicle theft charges

War Veterans Vow to Proceed with Zimbabwe Protests Despite Crackdown

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