Author: Silver Sibiya
President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his deepest condolences to the families of six people who died when a building collapsed in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, on Monday. In a statement issued by The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, the President said his thoughts are also with survivors, some of whom remain trapped under the rubble at the business park premises. Emergency and rescue teams are continuing operations at the scene as efforts intensify to locate and assist those still unaccounted for. Earlier on Monday Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) teams responded to a building collapse at 6 Amethyst…
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the Constitution has, over the past 30 years, ensured that citizens enjoy dignity, equality, and freedom of expression. She was speaking at the national launch of the 30-year anniversary of the Constitution at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, which also marked the commencement of Human Rights Month on Monday. Addressing dignitaries including Deputy Minister Andries Nel, members of the judiciary, Chapter 9 institutions, civil society, and representatives of the United Nations, Kubayi said this year’s commemoration coincides with two historic milestones the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March and the 30th…
The City of Johannesburg has elected Loyiso Masuku as its first Executive Deputy Mayor (EDM) during the 36th Ordinary Council Meeting on Thursday. Masuku was elected unopposed after Council approved the creation of the new position a move aimed at strengthening executive leadership and improving governance in South Africa’s economic hub. In her new role, Masuku will support Executive Mayor Dada Morero in coordinating key programmes, strengthening oversight across municipal departments and entities, and accelerating service delivery across the metro. The establishment of the Executive Deputy Mayor position comes amid ongoing political instability and coalition governance challenges that have affected…
The fight against transnational organised crime in Southern Africa has taken centre stage as National Police Chiefs and senior security officials gather in the quiet northern town of Kasane. Leading the South African delegation is Fannie Masemola, National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), who arrived in Botswana for a two-day high-level consultative meeting focused on dismantling criminal networks operating across borders. The strategic meeting has drawn Police Chiefs, specialised detectives and intelligence operatives from six Southern African nations, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. While their jurisdictions differ, their challenges are increasingly shared. At the…
Ekurhuleni has experienced fragile coalition governance since the 2021 Local Government Elections produced no outright majority. The African National Congress (ANC) won 38% of the vote, followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) at 28% and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at 13%. In November 2021, Tania Campbell became Executive Mayor after the DA formed a multiparty coalition. Her administration ended in March 2023 following a successful motion of no confidence, after which the ANC regained control of the metro with support from the EFF at various stages. The ANC in Ekurhuleni is now leading a minority coalition after Mayor Nkosingiphile…
It was a dramatic night of knockout football in the UEFA Champions League as Atlético de Madrid, Bodø/Glimt, Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United sealed their places in the last 16. Norwegian clubs stole the spotlight, with Alexander Sørloth delivering a stunning hat-trick for Atlético, while Bodø/Glimt completed a famous aggregate victory over Inter. Atlético power past Club Brugge Atlético de Madrid defeated Club Brugge 4-1 on the night to advance 7-4 on aggregate. Sørloth opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after latching onto a long ball from Jan Oblak before finishing clinically. Club Brugge responded through Joel Ordoñez, but…
Colleen Makhubele has formally resigned as a Member of Parliament representing the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), signalling a significant shift in her political trajectory and raising questions about her next move. In a detailed resignation letter Newsnote has seen she addressed to party leader Jacob Zuma, Makhubele confirmed that her resignation will take effect on 28 February 2026. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in Parliament and for the confidence shown in her by the MK Party leadership. Makhubele said serving in the 7th Democratic Administration had been an honour and described Parliament as a historic institution shaped…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi outline significant investment inflows, infrastructure expansion and economic recovery initiatives aimed at boosting job creation and strengthening Gauteng’s position as South Africa’s economic hub. He was delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Nasrec Expo Centre, He ssid the province has secured R27 billion in Foreign Direct Investment from countries including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Australia, Cyprus, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing international confidence in Gauteng as the country’s primary industrial and investment centre. Lesufi said the provincial government has honoured its commitment to attract new investments that…
Delivering the Gauteng State of the Province Address at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Monday, Premier Panyaza Lesufi outlined the scale of government intervention following the January water crisis, crediting the national ministerial team for stabilising supply and preventing a prolonged humanitarian emergency. The crisis erupted on 27 January 2026 when an explosion at a Rand Water facility triggered a chain of failures including fire damage to transmission systems and a major pipeline burst disrupting water supply across large parts of Gauteng. “Although repairs to damaged infrastructure were completed within 72 hours, reservoir levels fell dramatically, leaving communities…
he case against the son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Mugabe, and family member Tobius Mathondozhe has been postponed to 03 March by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court. The two face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, and possession of a firearm. They were arrested in connection with the alleged shooting of Mugabe’s bodyguard at his Hyde Park home in Johannesburg on Thursday. The highly anticipated court appearance drew a packed courtroom, with members of the public and media in attendance. State prosecutor Lufuno Maphiri told the court the state will oppose bail. “The state is…