TANA MALINGA Fear has taken over parts of Randfontein as hundreds of families are forced to run from their homes. Mothers, children and the elderly are sleeping in fear after violent threats linked to illegal mining groups drove them out of the Sporong informal settlement. Residents say armed groups moved into the area, issuing threats…
Tana Malinga A deep sense of sorrow hangs over the Vaal following a tragic road crash that claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren. The accident happened on the R553 Golden Highway near Vanderbijlpark when a scholar transport vehicle collided head-on with a truck. The young learners were on their way to school when the crash…
Tana Malinga South Africa’s rand has reached its strongest levels since 2022, a major milestone welcomed by economists, businesses, and households. This strong performance reflects renewed confidence in the country and favourable global conditions. A stronger rand means South Africa pays less for imports, especially oil, which is bought in US dollars. This helps to…
Tana Malinga A deep cloud of sorrow hangs over Ekurhuleni and the nation as Andile Mngwevu, the MMC for Roads and Transport, remains missing after his car was swallowed by violent floodwaters in southern Mozambique.The tragedy happened during relentless heavy rains that have torn through parts of the region. The road he was travelling on…
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, is deeply devastated by a tragic scholar transport accident that occurred on Monday, 19 January 2026, in Vanderbijlpark, which claimed the lives of 12 learners. Approximately 3 learners sustained critical injuries and are receiving urgent medical care at local hospitals. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred at approximately 07:00…
First National Bank (FNB) has announced a donation of R3.7 million to support communities severely affected by the recent flooding across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The funds will be channelled through the trusted humanitarian partner, Gift of the Givers, to provide urgent assistance to vulnerable families and frontline personnel impacted by the disaster. Since 12 January…
A U.S. federal court, applying California law, has recently held that a financial services firm had no cover under its professional liability policy for a client’s claim because the alleged misconduct was part of a single, interrelated course of conduct that began before the policy incepted. The court also found, independently, that cover failed because…
Tana Malinga South Africans have good reason to smile as 2026 begins with welcome relief at the fuel pumps. According to official government announcements and trusted energy sector reports, petrol prices dropped in January 2026, bringing much-needed financial breathing space to households, commuters, and businesses. From early January, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources…
Tana Malinga The African National Congress (ANC) will celebrate its 114th anniversary on 8 January, marking more than a century since its founding in 1912 as South Africa’s oldest liberation movement. The main celebrations will take place in the North West Province, where thousands of members and supporters are expected to gather. The highlight of…
Tana Malinga South Africa is mourning the loss of Thato Moncho, a brave cancer activist who passed away after a long and painful battle with the disease. Her death has left a deep wound in the hearts of many who followed her journey and stood with her fight for justice in healthcare. Thato Moncho was…
