Author: Larson Thebe
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has described reports that the country will soon face a fuel shortage as misleading. The department says such reports are being spread by certain organisations, public representatives, commentators and social media users. It implored them to act responsibly and to refrain from spreading unverified or speculative claims regarding fuel supply and fuel price developments. “The department has noted with concern the circulation of statements and messages by certain organisations and individuals encouraging members of the public to rush to filling stations due to a perceived fuel shortage and anticipated fuel price increases. The…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has temporarily suspended operations at the Pafuri Port of Entry and the Giriyondo Port of Entry due to flooding in the two ports and surrounding areas. Pafuri is a Port of Entry between South Africa and Mozambique, situated in the far northern region of the Kruger National Park. “Pafuri Gate, which provides access to Pafuri Port of Entry and located approximately 30 km from the Port, has also been closed due to high flood water levels. Giriyondo, also a port between South Africa and Mozambique, is an important part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park,…
Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman has praised the team after overcoming the spirited Fiji 10-7 in the final of the HSBC SVNS New York on Sunday. The victory ensured that the Blitzboks were crowned the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series champions. Snyman said he’s proud about the team and its never said die attitude. “This was special, not because of the execution of play, but the heart and intensity to play for each other that was shown out there. They showed what Springbok Sevens stand for and played for that jersey, and as a coach, you cannot be prouder of such…
Hundreds of mourners packed the Old Grey Sports Club in Bloemfontein, for the Special Official Funeral Category 2 of former Defence Minister and COPE co-founder, Mosioua Lekota. The 77-year-old Lekota passed away last week at a Johannesburg hospital following an illness. Some of the dignitaries included former presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe, current and former cabinet ministers, who served with Lekota during his tenure as the minister, and members of the Free State provincial legislature. Delivering the eulogy on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile described Lekota as a giant whose life was defined by uncompromising dedication…
Kaizer Chiefs Football Club says while it accepts criticism against the team’s poor performance, it has condemned threats made against the club and players. Chiefs remarks follow some of the comments made by last weekend’s march organiser to the club’s headquarters in Naturena, Diakanya Ronald Makgato, where a memorandum of demands was submitted to the club. According to Amakhosi, it noted and condemned some of the verbal comments made by Makgato directed against supporters, name calling and violence directed at branch members. As Kaizer Chiefs, we value and respect our supporters deeply and recognise their passion for the Club over…
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, has given the South African Football Association (SAFA) seven days, to submit a comprehensive report to the committee, following weekend brawls by officials at its meetings. The committees’ remarks come after videos went viral on social meeting showing altercation among officials during a SAFA National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at its headquarters in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg. According to the committee, similar incidents were also reported at the association meeting in the Free State. The incident was sparked by some members of the NEC, who were calling for the removal of SAFA…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that voter registration for the local government elections will be held on the weekend of 20 and 21 June. This was revealed by the IEC Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, during a media briefing in Centurion. According to Mamabolo, the aim of the registration weekend is to facilitate access to franchise and broaden electoral participation. “The timing of this registration weekend aligns with the current planning assumption, namely, that the Commission must stand ready to administer elections whenever, they are lawfully called. This alignment ensures procedural certainty, operational readiness and full compliance…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the period of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. According to the presidency, the extension was granted at the request of the commission due to the number of persons who must still appear. The commission was established following specific allegations by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025. “Accordingly, the Commission shall submit a second interim report by 29 May 2026 and a final report on the completion of the inquiry, on 31 August 2026,” said Ramaphosa spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya.The Commission submitted its first interim…
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today kick-off his two-day state visit in Brazil, after he arrived in the South American country on Sunday. According to the presidency, the visit will provide an opportunity for Ramaphosa and his Brazilian counterpart, Lula da Silva, an opportunity to engage on a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest. The state visit programme will begin on Monday with an official welcome ceremony in honour of Ramaphosa in the afternoon. Both countries share long standing diplomatic ties, historic and fraternal ties, built on friendship, shared Africa heritage, solidarity, South Cooperation and multilateralism. “The…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the late anti-apartheid activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson, as a beacon who carried the fight against apartheid across the world. He was speaking during Jackson’s funeral service in Chicago in the United States. Jackson passed away last month at the age of 84 following a long illness. Ramaphosa told mourners that South Africa also claims Jesse Jackson as one of its own, because he pledged his solidarity with the country’s struggle against apartheid. “In the long and painful years of our struggle, when the voices of our people were often silenced, Jesse Jackson chose to belong…