President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that rising geopolitical uncertainty poses a threat to global security and economic growth. Speaking at the European Union Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, he called for renewed commitment to peace, respect for international law, and institutional reforms, including at the United Nations. He highlighted the value
“We bore witness to the brutality of the Zionist regime, even if it was just a glimpse.” This is according to the activist Dr. Fatima Hendricks, who arrived at the Cape Town International Airport on Thursday, as several civil society groups and pro-Palestine members eagerly awaited her arrival. Hendricks joined
The Huguenot Tunnel and Toll Plaza have reopened to traffic in time for the end of the school holidays and the return of holidaymakers. The tunnel was closed last Friday after a bus caught fire, prompting critical repairs and extensive safety inspections by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Following extensive negotiations between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal in Sharm el-Sheikh, the resistance confirmed that an agreement has been reached to end the Israeli offensive on Gaza. The agreement stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from Gaza,
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has warned that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is facing immense pressure as crime continues to rise, despite limited resources. Speaking before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating political interference, Masemola said policing has grown increasingly complex since the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment and social
Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a botched robbery near Hadjie Ebrahim Crescent in Rylands early on Thursday morning. South African Police Services (SAPS) spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi confirmed that two unknown armed males approached an employee of a local safety and security company
Despite experiencing one of the highest unemployment rates globally, South Africans spend more time online than any other population worldwide. The 2025 We Are Social and DataReportal Global Digital Report indicates that South Africans are online for approximately nine hours and 37 minutes each day, which significantly exceeds the global
South African delegates who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla have officially returned home. The activists arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday after a harrowing journey to challenge the Israeli blockade on Gaza. The flotilla, which aimed to deliver humanitarian aid and raise awareness about the siege levelled
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that payments for Education Assistants and General School Assistants employed under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) have officially commenced. Speaking at a joint media briefing in Pretoria alongside the Department of Employment and Labour, Gwarube said the long-awaited payments bring relief to
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
