11 h. ago Police appeal for information in Riverlea School fire incident

Gauteng police have opened a case of arson following a fire incident at Riverlea High School.

Events

13 h. ago Gauteng Education says security at every school unaffordable

Gauteng Education says it cannot afford to have a security person for each and every school.

Politics

35 h. ago Lesufi worried about Gauteng paying R30 million for office rental

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has requested a report on provincial government renting office space

Economics

48 h. ago Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition

Communities in Phola and Carolina, Mpumalanga, are grappling with the severe consequences of coal mining pollution, particularly in the Highveld region, long plagued by environmental degradation and health issues. At the launch of a new report titled Systems Change for a Just Transition on 15 April, Ronesa Mtshweni from Amandla Community Development in Carolina highlighted… Read More »Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition The post Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

48 h. ago Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline

South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country’s only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions. According to the department, the… Read More »Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline The post Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline first appeared on iAfrica.

Transport

49 h. ago DA warns VAT hike can’t be stopped without parliamentary approval

The DA says Finance Minister cannot reverse the VAT increase without Parliament's approval.

Events

53 h. ago NSRI urges Vaal River communities to evacuate amid flood risk

Vaal Dam gates opened as water levels soar; NSRI warns residents to evacuate flood-prone areas.

Events

57 h. ago Service delivery issues highlighted as Freedom Day is celebrated

Some of the residents of Ermelo have accused government of failing to deliver basic services.

Politics

3 d. ago Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle

Ipswich Town were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday following a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United, with the visitors reduced to 10 men after Ben Johnson was sent off for picking up two yellow cards in the first half. Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich have 21 points, 15 behind West Ham United with four games left,… Read More »Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle The post Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 d. ago Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says

Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, has committed suicide, her family said on Friday. Giuffre, 41, died on Friday in Western Australia state, where she had been living for several years, the family said in an emailed statement. “Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual… Read More »Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says The post Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

3 d. ago Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer’s 16-game goal drought is due to a mental issue rather than a tactical or technical one, manager Enzo Maresca has said. The 22-year-old England international had a remarkable debut campaign last season at Chelsea, scoring 27 goals and registering 15 assists in 48 matches. This time around, however, Palmer has found… Read More »Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca The post Palmer’s Dip In Form A ‘Mental Thing’, Says Chelsea Boss Maresca first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

4 d. ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

4 d. ago KZN residents urged to be cautious amid disruptive rain alert

KZN faces disruptive rain with localized flooding and traffic chaos, prompting warnings.

Politics

5 d. ago SIU blames past governance failures for SABC’s financial crisis

Several cases have been referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for criminal prosecution. 

Events

6 d. ago Severe weather warnings issued in SA, yellow level 4 for Gauteng

Forecaster Lehlogonolo Thobela says these thunderstorms may be severe.

Events

6 d. ago LIVE | SATA’s 45th telecommunications conference starts today

During the 3-day conference various role players will engage on issues of policy and connectivity.

Politics

7 d. ago Preliminary stats show possible decrease in Gauteng fatal crashes

Nineteen deaths have been recorded on Gauteng roads during the Easter long weekend.

Events

8 d. ago Traffic volumes on N3 between KZN and Gauteng expected to pick up

Busy conditions are expected to continue throughout the day until approximately 8pm.

Politics

9 d. ago Neto Strikes Late To Keep Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes alive

Pedro Neto scored in stoppage time as Chelsea fought back to beat neighbours Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday and breathe life into their quest to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League. Chelsea moved up to fifth in the Premier League standings with 57 points, level with Nottingham Forest, who travel to… Read More »Neto Strikes Late To Keep Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes alive The post Neto Strikes Late To Keep Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes alive first appeared on iAfrica.

Sport

9 d. ago Gauteng Easter crashes claim 15 lives, including 9 pedestrians

Gauteng has recorded 14 fatal crashes since the start of the Easter weekend, claiming 15 lives.

Events