BY: TANA MALINGA Helen Zille has unveiled a detailed manifesto outlining how she plans to tackle the deepening service delivery crisis in Johannesburg, placing the restoration of basic municipal services at the centre of her campaign. The veteran politician and senior figure in the Democratic Alliance said the city’s problems stem largely from years of…
Pikitup, the waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, wishes to distance itself from the actions of individuals who are allegedly scattering waste in parts of the Randburg area while falsely claiming that Pikitup employees are on strike. Pikitup would like to categorically state that its employees are not on strike. Workers reported for…
BY:TANA MALINGA Health authorities have confirmed more than 800 malaria cases and 12 related deaths in Limpopo Province since April 2025, raising concern about the spread of the mosquito-borne disease in the region. Malaria is caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. Limpopo is one of South Africa’s malaria-endemic provinces, with…
IMAGES SUPPLIED BY: TANA MALINGA The sound, the soul, the legend. McCoy Mrubata takes the stage to launch his brand-new album with a powerful live performance. Sunday, 8 February15:00Makotopong Car MuseumPlot 15, Boschkop Road For only R250, you don’t just attend the show, you walk away with a copy of the new album. Live jazz,…
Tana Malinga Julius Malema appeared in the East London Magistrate’s Court today in a case that continues to follow him like a dark shadow. This court appearance was not for final sentencing, but for pre-sentencing arguments in his firearm case. Malema was convicted in October 2025 for firing a rifle into the air at an…
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…
