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Road closures for 30th anniversary of Madiba's release

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Cape Town residents are advised to take caution when driving through Cape Town’s CBD as there are some road closures to accommodate an event to mark the 30th anniversary of former president Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.

Globe commemorates 30th anniversary of Mandela’s release

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Many people across the globe today are remembering the day in which former President Nelson Mandela raised his fist in the air as he made his way out of the Victor Verster prison, in a move that would alter the history of South Africa.

F State bank fraudsters nabbed

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The Hawks in the Free State have arrested six suspects linked to a criminal network that allegedly created fraudulent payslips and proof of payments.

AU champions women empowerment in 2020

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South Africa’s agenda during its African Union (AU) chairship will focus on women’s financial and economic inclusion, gender-based violence and accountability to global gender commitments.

Stage 1 rotational load shedding resumes

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Eskom says it will continue to implement Stage 1 rotational load shedding after 09:00 today owing to a shortage of capacity and to replenish the emergency reserves.

Suspected drug mules to appear in court

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Three suspected drug mules will appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate Court this morning after they were arrested on Saturday for drug trafficking at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).

President Cyril Ramaphosa assumes AU chairship

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“Let us build the Africa we want. Let the guns be silenced. Let our swords be beaten to ploughshares, and our spears turned into pruning hooks. It is the actions we take from this day onwards that will determine our continent’s destiny,” said President Cyril Ramaphosa.