In a country long known for its vibrant social culture and weekend braais (barbecues), a quiet but powerful shift is taking place among South Africa’s Generation Z, those born roughly between 1997 and 2012. Unlike previous generations, many young South Africans are choosing to limit or completely avoid alcohol consumption. This change is not just…
For the first time in South Africa’s history, a metropolitan municipality has been granted the green light to produce its own electricity, a step that could mean fewer blackouts, more stable tariffs, and a cleaner energy mix for residents. eThekwini Municipality has secured official approval from Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, through a…
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The murder of Chief Auditor Mpho Mafole has cast a harsh spotlight on the sprawling R2 billion electricity revenue shortfall that he was tasked with investigating, a scandal that threatens to shake the City of Ekurhuleni to its core. Mafole, who had been in his post for just three months, was reportedly probing financial irregularities tied…
Police have made a breakthrough in the murder investigation of City of Ekurhuleni Chief Auditor, Mpho Mafole, with the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect believed to be connected to the killing. Mafole, who was gunned down in his car in Kempton Park earlier this month, was spearheading investigations into a staggering R2 billion electricity revenue shortfall…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane as Minister of Higher Education and Training, appointing Buti Kgwaridi Manamela to take over the portfolio in a move aimed at restoring credibility and stability within the education sector. The announcement, made on 21 July 2025, follows mounting pressure from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other stakeholders,…
Police have made a major breakthrough in the high-profile murder of popular musician DJ Sumbody (real name Oupa John Sefoka), arresting four suspects nearly three years after his killing. The arrests were confirmed by the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Tuesday, following a joint operation between the Gauteng Organised Crime Unit and the SAPS…
Thousands of passengers were left stranded on Monday after low-cost carrier FlySafair was forced to cancel 26 flights due to a strike by its pilots over pay and working conditions. The industrial action, led by trade union Solidarity, has thrown the airline’s domestic operations into turmoil, affecting major routes between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and…
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has temporarily suspended the controversial R126 fixed electricity charge following a day of violent protests in Thembisa. The move comes after residents barricaded major roads, clashed with police, and demanded the immediate scrapping of the fee, which they say was introduced without proper consultation and has pushed many households deeper into…
eThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba officially handed over a newly upgraded bridge in Tshelimnyama, near Marianhill, on Thursday as part of Mandela Day celebrations. The bridge, dedicated to Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy, promises safer and more reliable access for residents who have long faced challenges during heavy rains and flooding. Speaking at the ceremony, Mayor…