10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12
By Cris Rowan The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Society of Pediatrics state infants aged 0-2 years should not have […]
800 Muslim Families Return Dowry
Patna: More than 800 Muslim families from the East Indian state of Jharkhand have returned dowry to brides’ families following a massive […]
Telecoms department says working to bring data costs down
Last year South Africans took to social media to rally against the high cost of mobile data. Source: Local News
Dlamini: Millions of South Africans will be paid benefits on 1 April
Dlamini said the South African Post Office’s more than 2,600 outlets will be used as one of the payment services. Source: Local […]
MKMVA to hold nationwide verification process
On Saturday, unregistered veterans in the Western Cape were given an opportunity to verify their profiles. Source: Local News
Home Affairs Dept monitors Limpopo River
The department says it’s monitoring the Limpopo River water levels while three of its ports of entry remain closed. Source: Local News
Social Development DG resigns amid Sassa crisis
Zane Dangor, the Department of Social Development’s director-general, has stepped down. Source: Local News
Strandfontein residents urged to be cautious when appointing caregivers
A Strandfontein nanny is expected to appear in court on Friday afternoon in connection with the kidnapping of a two-year-old boy. Source: […]
Lekita Moore murder accused rejects eyewitness testimony, laughs in court
Cameron Wilson, aged 19, was arrested last year after 18-year-old Lekita Moore’s body was found in Valhalla Park. Source: Local News
Durban retains hosting rights of 2022 Games, says bid chief
Durban has done enough to satisfy the CGF and retain hosting rights of the 2022 Games, the chief executive of the Games […]
‘Khanyile’s detention was a political move’
EFF leader Julius Malema says Khanyile’s detention was a political move that came from as high up as the president’s office. Source: […]
3 sustain serious injuries in light aircraft crash in Midrand
Paramedics say the cause of the crash is still unknown. Source: Local News
[LISTEN] Letsoalo: I am still Prasa CEO
Speaking to Xolani Gwala on the Breakfast Show, Collins Letsoalo has insisted that “the board can’t fire me.” Source: Local News
Malema: ANC’s stance on land reform committee hypocritical
EFF leader Julius Malema says government’s land reform programme is failing, it’s been too slow and has not addressed injustices of the […]
Abdul Sattar Edhi: Why Google honours him today
Abdul Sattar Edhi founded the world’s largest volunteer ambulance network in Pakistan , the Edhi Foundation. Unlike wealthy individuals that fund charities […]
Lekita Moore rape, murder accused expected in court
The trial against Cameron Wilson was supposed to start on Monday but it was rolled over instead. Source: Local News
Prasa Board: Letsoalo failed to play by the book
While he was adamant that the R5.9m salary is above board and approved by the company, the board says Letsoalo failed to […]
Why Hollywood has abandoned Brand Israel: BY Catherine Rottenberg
As Israel moves ever more dangerously rightward – evidenced by the latest law legalising the state’s expropriation of private Palestinian lands and […]
‘Strong factions within ANC causing huge damage to party & Zuma’
The SACP says it strongly supports the call for radical transformation & tried to communicate with the ANC on the matter. Source: […]
Gigaba: Unscrupulous business behind Xenophobia
Minister Malusi Gigaba companies that pit South Africans against immigrants to get the highest gains from the cheapest pay. Source: Local News
Reports: Prasa acting CEO Collins Letsoalo hikes his pay by over 300%
Letsoalo has been at the helm at Prasa for about seven months now after being seconded by Transport Minister Dipuo Peters last […]
Sundowns outclass Wits to move up PSL log
The result pushed the African champions into third on the league table, with three games in hand over Wits and four over […]
Seawater Could Provide an ‘Endless’ Source of Uranium for Nuclear Plants
Stanford researchers have developed a new method of extracting trace amounts of uranium from seawater instead of mining. You might be surprised […]
Tom Moyane ‘not welcome’ at Gordhan’s pre-budget briefings
In the letters, the Sars chief accuses the minister of mistreating him severely in a meeting that he was made to feel […]
[WATCH] Darkey Africa pleads for peace during xenophobic tension in Pretoria
South African Consul-General in Lagos Darkey Ephraim Africa pleads for peace and no violence as xenophobic tension escalates in Sunnyside, Pretoria. Source: […]
Maria Ramos ‘deeply regrets’ Absa involvement in collusion scandal
Ramos says the bank will continue to cooperate with the Competition Commission and Tribunal. Source: Local News
Protesters demand SA citizens, businesses leave Nigeria
The National Association of Nigeria Students says it has given SA citizens 48 hours to get out, otherwise the attacks will continue. […]
Firefighters monitoring Hout Bay blaze
The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon. There is no immediate threat to property. Source: Local News
Rhino killing at Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage condemned
The International Fund for Animal Welfare says its especially appalling that a rhino orphanage has been attacked. Source: Local News
Nigerian Union slams ‘stereotypical views’ on its nationals over rampant crime
Several Nigerian shops and houses have been targeted in Rosettenville, Atteridgeville, Mamelodi and Pretoria West by locals. Source: Local News
Parly committee slams unsigned SABC response to interim report
The committee says it will not consider the document until someone at the SABC owns up to writing it. Source: Local News
Three women, two children shot dead in Hillbrow
It’s believed the suspect entered the premises and shot all five deceased in their upper bodies. Source: Local News
JPSA ‘delighted’ Makhura admitted e-tolling was a mistake
During his Sopa on Monday, Gauteng Premier David Makhura said officials cannot build roads and only later inform citizens that they must […]
Anger, frustration in Rosettenville, PTA West ‘misdirected’
The African Diaspora Forum says residents have misdirected their anger towards foreign nationals instead of confronting police. Source: Local News
Mashaba to seek legal advice on City Power board’s failure to act against its MD
Herman Mashaba says he wants to hold the board accountable after it refused to suspend Sicelo Xulu for alleged corruption. Source: Local […]
Water dept says people are not saving water
The department says dam levels have decreased which means people are starting to relax and are not using water wisely as the […]
Police probe possible illegal export of live lobster worth R250K
Two consignments with 270 lobster were seized at the Cape Town International Airport this week. Source: Local News
Opposition parties condemn Brian Molefe’s deployment to Parliament
Opposition parties say the ANC doesn’t care about public opinion and rewards its affiliates who’re not suitable for public office. Source: Local […]
ANCYL labels Paul O’Sullivan a ‘pseudo investigator’
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan is a complainant in the corruption investigation into acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane. Source: Local News
Zuma chides MPs over ‘shocking’ & ‘unbecoming behaviour’ at Sona
Forceful evictions, walkouts & the release of an unknown substance were all part of the drama that unfolded during Zuma’s address. Source: […]
Students at EC universities face accommodation crisis
Last week the Walter Sisulu University management removed all students from residences at its Mthatha campus following protests. Source: Local News
India Slips to 143 in Economic Freedom Index, Behind Pakistan: US Thinktank
India ranked a dismal 143 in an annual index of economic freedom by a top American thinktank, behind its several South Asian […]
SA fugitive Dirk Prinsloo up for parole
Prinsloo is serving a 13-year sentence in Belarus and is accused of 15 charges related to child pornography and sexual offences involving […]
ANC: Collusion findings places doubt on trust in SA banks
The Competition Commission announced it would be referring 17 banks to the tribunal after they were accused of price fixing. Source: Local […]
Crimes against children remain a blight in the Cape
Authorities are currently investigating a rash of crimes against children committed over the past several days. Source: Local News
ANC in Tshwane denies councillor’s involvement in Esidimeni tragedy
The DA has accused ANC councillor Nosipho Tyobeka of illegally securing the contract to have patients transferred there. Source: Local News
Basic services, recreational facilities ‘inadequate’ in Wolwerivier
Many residents in the so-called temporary relocation area near Atlantis have been living there since it was established in 2013. Source: Local […]
Pressure mounts on SADC region to deal with fall armyworm infestation
The Agriculture Department has confirmed it’s also been positively identified in several provinces in SA, including Gauteng. Source: Local News
PAC: Political prisoners to receive dignified burials
The PAC says it’s pleased that the remains of at least 14 of its military wing members have been exhumed & handed […]
City of JHB vows to assist Rosettenville residents in fight against crime
The City says it will continue to engage residents in Rosettenville in efforts to quell tensions between the community and alleged drug […]
Alleged drug dens & brothels set alight in Rosettenville
Rosettenville residents have torched at least six houses belonging to alleged drug lords and brothel owners in the area. Source: Local News
Residents mull ConCourt action over CT bus route plans
26 families in Wynberg’s South Road could head to the Constitutional Court to appeal the municipality’s decision to construct a MyCiTi bus […]
Zuma: What happened at #Sona2017 not a reflection of SA’s character
President Jacob Zuma says Julius Malema and his party members are angry at the ANC because the now EFF leader was expelled. […]
Zuma upbeat on economic growth
The president, in his State of the Nation Address, says that better economic growth is expected this year. Source: Local News
City of CT reduces public swimming pool hours to save water
All but six of the city of Cape Town’s 35 public swimming pools will close their doors during the week until the […]
#Sona2017: Parly can’t explain high number of troops deployed
In 2013, there were 168 soldiers deployed for Sona, in 2015 there were 188 and on Thursday there’ll be 441. Source: Local […]
Call for probe to combat human trafficking in KZN
This comes after 72 foreigners, believed to have been smuggled in from Swaziland and Lesotho, were found in a textile factory in […]
Zuma deploys Sandf to maintain ‘law & order’ at Sona
441 members of the SANDF will be employed together with SAPS for the period between 05 February to 10 February 2017. Source: […]
Former top cop Arno Lamoer’s corruption case resumes
Lamoer, three other former senior police officers & a businessman have been charged with corruption and racketeering. Source: Local News
Emergency services monitor Cape blaze
Officials say the fire is in an inaccessible part of the mountain range along the Bainskloof Pass, while the fire in Du […]
Gwen Ramokgopa to be sworn in as Gauteng Health MEC
Ramokgopa is assuming the position again after the resignation of Qedani Mahlangu. Source: Local News
Rhino Revolution ‘outraged’ after 2 rhino poachers are given suspended sentences
The pair was each sentenced to five years suspended after being found in possession of rhino horns and ivory valued at over […]
Over 60% of domestic violence cases in WC linked to alcohol abuse
Western Cape Community Safety figures show 67% of domestic violence cases in the province are linked to alcohol abuse. Source: Local News
[ALERT] Proteas crush Sri Lanka to win ODI series
Dwaine Pretorius bagged three wickets, with Kagiso Rabada, Imraan Tahir and Andile Phehlukwayo each taking two scalps. Source: Local News
Police yet to make arrests following robbery at Spur in Midrand
The police say they are now in possession of CCTV footage of the incident and that it is a vital piece of […]
Slain Sakhumzi manager remembered
More than a hundred people gathered at the Soweto restaurant to pay homage to the 60-year-old who was gunned down last weekend. […]
Murder accused says he didn’t know girlfriend was underage
Gift Sabondo will be cross-examined for a third day in the Western Cape High Court for the murder of Elda Japhta. Source: […]
Raging Paarl wildfire prompts evacuation
Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says motorists are being redirected from the affected area. Source: Local News
Serial blasts rock Assam & Manipur on Republic Day
GUWAHATI/ DIBRUGARH/ IMPHAL: Serial blasts rocked Assam and Manipur as the states were celebrating Republic Day on Thursday. No casualties were reported. […]
City of CT reviewing water restriction exemptions
Some golf courses among others have been exempt from adhering to water curbs. Source: Local News
#RandReport: Rand, stocks firm on Chinese data
The rand stretched its gains into a second session as upbeat manufacturing data from China helped lift demand for emerging currencies. Source: […]
6 dead in Quebec mosque shooting
Quebec City (CNN)Six people are dead after a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, according to Quebec Provincial Police. Eight people […]
Motorists urged to save up ahead of possible fuel price hikes
The Automobile Association says motorists should save money where possible as more fuel price increases are possible. Source: Local News
SA urged to appreciate artists while they are still alive
A memorial service for late gospel singer Lundi Tyamara was held at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto on Tuesday. Source: Local […]
Gerrie Nel quits NPA
The prosecutor, who jailed Oscar Pistorius and former top cop Jackie Selebi, has handed in his resignation. Source: Local News
Scientist: Pests in South Africa maize ‘strongly suspected’ to be armyworms
The infestation of fall armyworms has erupted in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi and follows a crippling El Nino-triggered drought. Source: Local News
Phiyega’s legal team ready to argue case in court
Phiyega instructed her legal team to challenge the Claassen Commission of Inquiry’s final report, which found that she was unfit to hold […]
Man arrested following Limpopo cop shooting
A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of Constable Mpho Tshikhudo on Saturday morning. Source: Local News
Trudeau says Canada will take refugees banned by U.S.
TORONTO – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a message for refugees rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump: Canada will take you […]
Mbalula promises speedy radical economic transformation
Mbalula says at the heart of transformation is the question of land ownership, which is being debated within the party. Source: Local […]
Moseneke: Mandela was no sell-out, but ’94 left much unaddressed
Dikgang Moseneke says it is not true that Nelson Mandela was a sell-out, but does agree that 1994 did not address all […]
Chile battles devastating wildfires: ‘We have never seen anything on this scale’
The world’s biggest aerial firefighting aircraft has joined beleaguered firefighters in Chile as they battle the worst wildfires in the country’s recent […]
Mthethwa urges SA to praise artists while they are still alive
Minister Nathi Mthethwa says all South Africans owe local legendary artists a profound debt of gratitude for their services. Source: Local News
Smile is Sunnah
Narrated Ibn Jaz (ra): “I have not seen anyone who smiled more than the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).” Jami` at-Tirmidhi English reference […]
Unisa ‘exploring every avenue’ to resolve wage dispute with Nehawu
Nehawu is demanding a 10% increase across the board while the university is only offering only 4.5%. Source: Local News
Police exhumed body of man reported missing in Pretoria
A friend of the woman’s handed himself over to police and confessed that he had helped her bury her husband last month. […]
Trump administration tells EPA to cut climate page from website: sources
By Valerie Volcovici | WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has instructed the Environmental Protection Agency to remove the climate change page […]
FIRST ON EWN: ‘Wits professor made inappropriate sexual advances’
EWN has learnt a senior Wits University professor is being investigated for sexually harassing three of his colleagues. Source: Local News
Man (62) in custody after accident claims lives of 2 children
JMPD’s Wayne Minnaar says the boy (5) and girl (7) had been walking home when they were knocked over by the 62-year-old. […]
Baby not burping? This 10 point formula may help make your baby burp
Are you worried by seeing your baby getting uncomfortable and fussy after being fed? The fussiness and uneasiness of your baby may […]
Krejcir to wait three months until next court appearance
The Czech fugitive appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on Tuesday in connection with two separate matters. Source: Local News
Lawyers seek court order allowing them access to Krejcir
The Czech fugitive’s lawyers say they’ve been forced to go to court to get an order allowing them to get access to […]
Demand for donkey skin in China lead to barbaric killings in SA
The NSPCA says there’s a massive increase in donkey poaching and more than a 100 donkeys have already been slaughtered illegally. Source: […]
Four arrested after failed bid to bribe Jozi cops
The suspects were caught with illegal firearms and ammunition when they tried to bribe officers in Doornfontein. Source: Local News
Phahlane slams media over cop shooting video
The video of the death of officer Tshepo Tladi went viral just days after he was shot at a petrol station in […]
DA calls for an investigation into links between Mahlobo, rhino horn trafficker
Self-confessed criminal Guan Jiang Guang last year said he was an associate of the State Security Minister David Mahlobo. Source: Local News
NUM ‘disturbed’ by AngloGold Ashanti’s plans of over 800 jobs cuts
NUM says it has received a notice of the planned retrenchments from the mining giant but is not satisfied with the reasons. […]
Nsfas: Over 120,000 applications approved
The Nsfas says it has already approved more than 120,000 applications of students seeking financial assistance. Source: Local News
[LISTEN] How does your garden grow during a dry spell?
Gardening expert Morne Faulhammer gives some advice on how to keep your garden growing during periods of drought, poor rainfall and water […]
Minister: If companies cannot mine safely they shouldn’t mine at all
Mosebenzi Zwane released the 2016 statistics on health and safety in the mining sector on Thursday. Source: Local News
