Author: Silver Sibiya
The African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg has accused the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) of fuelling divisions within the party by alleging that the recent regional leadership election process was rigged. Johannesburg ANC Regional Secretary Sasabona Manganye says SANCO’s claims are creating factions within the organisation and undermining internal democracy. This follows reports that ballot papers were allegedly found at a house in Centurion belonging to the officer who presided over the ANC’s 16th Regional Conference held in December 2025. Manganye addressed the matter during a media briefing at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg, where he dismissed the…
Taxi boss Victor Majola, who is linked to the killing of media personality Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, has been denied bail by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. DJ Warras was shot and killed last month in the Johannesburg CBD in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. Magistrate Annalise Tlhapi ruled that Majola’s release could jeopardise the investigation and the criminal justice process. “The safety of the witnesses is at stake. There is a likelihood that the accused will interfere with the investigation, as there are still outstanding suspects,” said Tlhapi. The magistrate further warned that Majola’s release…
Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title challenge with a convincing 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, as first-half goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo secured a vital three points. The win was a timely response from Pep Guardiola’s side following recent setbacks against Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt, and keeps City firmly in the hunt for the championship. Marmoush wasted no time in making an impact, firing City ahead in the sixth minute on his first start since returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty with Egypt. The forward showed sharp anticipation to latch…
Tears flowed freely in Sebokeng as family, friends and community members gathered to bid farewell to three of the young victims of the tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark. Thato Moetjie (17), Ofentse Vinger (6) and Bakomoso Makhobo (13) were laid to rest during a heartbreaking funeral service held at the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Ground. The three were among the 14 children who lost their lives when their scholar transport collided with a truck on Monday. Grieving families said the pain of losing their loved ones is unbearable and that the memories of their children will live on forever. Speaking…
More than a thousand mourners gathered under one roof in Sebokeng, in the Vaal on Friday, to bid a heartbreaking farewell to the 14 learners who lost their lives when the scholar transport they were travelling in collided with a truck on Monday in Vanderbijlpark. The memorial service brought together grieving families, friends, community members, and political leaders, including Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane and former ANC Gauteng Secretary-General TK Nciza, all united by pain and loss. From the moment the service began, the atmosphere was heavy with grief. Emotional hymns filled the hall as mourners sang in an effort…
The case against 22-year-old Ayanda Dludla has been postponed to 5 March for further investigation following his brief appearance at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court, south of Johannesburg. Dludla is facing 14 counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder stemming from a deadly scholar transport accident involving a truck on Monday, in which several schoolchildren lost their lives. During proceedings, Dludla appeared visibly shocked as Magistrate Claudia Venter informed him of the seriousness of the charges and the need for legal representation. Defence attorney Cathna de Klerk told the court that her client did not object to his images…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to institute an inquiry into Iran’s participation in recent naval exercises off South Africa’s coast is aimed at establishing what may have gone wrong before major decisions were taken. The inquiry follows strong criticism from the United States after warships from BRICS partner countries China, Iran, Russia and the United Arab Emirates took part in the maritime drills held near Cape Town earlier this year. The exercises sparked diplomatic concern, particularly over Iran’s involvement, given ongoing geopolitical tensions and international sanctions against Tehran. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 2026 Basic…
Political parties in Gauteng have condemned what they describe as a deepening humanitarian and security crisis in the Sporong informal settlement in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg, following violent attacks allegedly carried out by illegal miners. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) say residents have been subjected to intimidation, terror and forced displacement by heavily armed foreign nationals, commonly known as zama-zamas. This follows a Newsnote report earlier this week highlighting the growing crisis in the area. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the EFF Gauteng said it had taken note, “with serious concern”,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s historic 88% matric pass rate is a clear sign of progress in improving the quality of education. He was delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Basic Education Lekgotla in Boksburg. Ramaphosa called on the private sector to play a more active role in shaping the education system by clearly articulating the skills they require from future employees. He said companies should begin identifying and nurturing potential talent from an early age. “Even at a young age, they must begin to identify and nurture the learners they would want to bring into their companies,”…
Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel has issued a grave warning following a brazen and deadly attack at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court, where gunmen struck in broad daylight, turning a place of justice into a scene of terror. Nel was speaking outside the court on Tuesday after five people were shot, two of them killed instantly, in what he described as a disturbing and escalating trend of violence targeting eyewitnesses and accused persons during court appearances. He warned that attacks at national key points are a direct assault on South Africa’s Constitution and the rule of law. “Those…