BUTTERWORTH – The government estimates it will take R1.2 billion to rebuild houses for the victims of last week’s devastating floods, which affected 4,652 households and claimed at least 90 lives.* Eastern Cape Human Settlements MEC Siphokazi Lusithi announced that due to the urgency of the situation, not all rebuilding efforts will follow the usual…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed that Liam Jacobs is no longer a Member of Parliament (MP) following his recent defection to the Patriotic Alliance (PA). This confirmation came in response to questions regarding Jacobs’ resignation and status within the party. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau said: “The DA hasn’t received a resignation letter from Liam….
After reconfiguring the provincial executive committee four months ago to rebuild structures following last year’s humiliating defeat, the KwaZulu-Natal ANC has disbanded regional executive committees, which will be replaced with task teams. The decision was made recently, and the process was expected to kick off in KwaDukuza, where the party’s national leadership was expected to…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has delivered his keynote address at the government’s National Youth Day commemoration event in Potchefstroom, North West. IOL reported on Sunday that Mashatile will stand in for President Cyril Ramaphosa as the keynote speaker, as Ramaphosa travelled to Canada for the G7 Leaders’ Summit. In his keynote address, Mashatile took the…
The African National Congress (ANC) has marked Youth Day 2025 with a stirring tribute to the “militant and fearless Class of 1976,” while calling on today’s youth to pick up the baton and lead the charge against poverty, inequality, and socio-economic exclusion. ANC National Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said the party joins millions of South Africans…
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has once again denounced claims that there is a „white genocide‟ taking place in South Africa. Speaking at his party‟s 2025 Youth Day Rally, held at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban, on June 16, Malema took a stab at foreign leaders who sought to undermine the…
The FIFA Club World Cup is the ultimate tournament for interclub football as it is played by the best teams from across the world. South Africa will be well represented in the upcoming event in the US after Mamelodi Sundowns’ qualification. However, there’ll be other South African representatives from two other African giants, Wydad Casablanca…
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has welcomed the confession made by one of the suspects linked to the 2017 murder of ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa. This comes as reports suggest that when the three accused appear in the Pietermaritzburg High Court next week, a former senior official from the KwaZulu-Natal south coast…
Highlands Park under-19 coach Sifiso Mnguni has slammed the SA Football Association (Safa) for its poor treatment of SA under-20 Afcon-winning coach Raymond Mdaka. Mdaka led Amajita to the junior Afcon title last month, but according to reports, Safa has not processed bonuses due to the coach, while the footballing body’s bonuses have been paid…
Veteran back Willie le Roux says that the Bulls are when they tackle Leinster in the United Rugby Championship final at Croke Park in Dublin. The Bulls charged into the final after play-off victories over Edinburgh and the Sharks after finishing second overall in the regular season. It is the third URC final that the…
