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March 27, 2026 Helene Mocke How would you like to share the article? The department says the circumstances of the collapse of the wall are currently being investigated. (Photo: Provided/GDO) A Grade 3 learner died after part of a school wall at Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, fell on learners during recess. According to the Gauteng Department of Education, the wall collapsed during break on Thursday and six learners were seriously injured. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene and the injured learners were taken to various medical facilities for urgent treatment. One of the injured learners, a grade…

Kholofelo Morodi has been removed as mayoral committee member for corporate and shared services in the Tshwane metro. (Photo: ActionSA) Kholofelo Morodi has now been officially removed as the Tshwane metro mayoral committee member for corporate and shared services after she was implicated by the Madlanga commission of inquiry into alleged tender manipulation. It is alleged that Morodi handed over internal tender documents to Sgt. Fannie Nkosi, alleged right hand of Lt. Gen. Shadrack Sibiya (suspended deputy national police commissioner), sent. Dr. Nasiphi Moya, the mayor of Tshwane, says she carefully considered Morodi’s written representations after Morodi provided them on…

Chinette Gallichan (Photo: LinkedIn) The Association of Civil Servants (USA) has strongly condemned the murder of Chinette Gallichan, a labor lawyer, and warns that violence against role players in the legal system poses a direct threat to South Africa’s constitutional order. Maroela Media earlier reported that Gallichan was killed on Monday outside the office of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (KVBA). “This tragic incident is not an isolated incident, but forms part of a disturbing pattern of violence against officials who work in the justice system,” the US said in a statement. ‘The rule of law itself is…

There are growing concerns that loopholes in SIM card registration are undermining national security efforts and fueling organized crime. (Photo: iStock) Legislation on SIM cards and their registration must be more strongly enforced, says Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development. Kubayi met with players in the communications sector this week, amid growing concerns that loopholes in SIM card registration are undermining national security efforts and fueling organized crime. Detailed submissions by the Government Crime Squad (JCPS) and the police highlighted the systemic, operational and legislative challenges within the current environment of SIM card registration. According to the police,…

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, believes that his team has raised the level compared to what they did in the Africa Cup of Nations even though they played against Panama in a friendly match.The match at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, on Friday night ended in a 1-1 draw.Panama took the lead with a goal by Edgar Yoel Barcenas in the first half in the 23rd minute following a mistake made by Khuliso Mudau.It quickly got the equalizer in the second half in the 48th minute through the foot of Oswin Appollis, who was headed by Mudau in the box.”I believe…

March 27, 2026 Janice du Plessis How would you like to share the article? A total of 52 sheep were already tied up and ready to be stolen. (Photo: SA Police) The quick action of the police at Campbell in the Northern Cape on Thursday evening prevented a huge loss for a local farmer after 52 sheep were already tied up and ready to be stolen. According to Lt. Col. Thabo Litabe, provincial police spokesperson, said the police received information about an attempted cattle theft at around 21:00, after which they acted immediately to foil the planned crime. According to…

HE PROMISES that the team will do everything possible to win the Betway Premiership title this season despite the difficulties experienced by Orlando Pirates, Tapelo Xoki.The Blacks topped the log with 51 points from 22 games. They are one point behind Mamelodi Sundowns who are in second place and have a game left.Pirates last lifted the league cup when they won it twice in a row in 2011 and 2012. They have finished in second place three seasons in a row. However, the way he has raised the level made many believe that it will end the dominance of Sundowns…

Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, a well-known doctor who was arrested with her boyfriend who escaped from prison, Thabo Bester, is facing a difficult time when he received the news of his mother’s death, while in prison.According to the Sunday World newspaper, Mrs. Nokuzola Sikeleni died on Thursday, in Port Shepstone on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal. It is said that Magudumana’s father, Zolile Sikeleni, and his brother, Nkosinathi Sikeleni, revealed that senior officials of the Bizzah Makhate Correctional Services prison in Kroonstad, Free State and social workers informed Nandipha about the death of his mother.”Nandipha has been informed by the prison…

This move follows years of increasing corruption, financial mismanagement and systemic failures. (Archive photo) The Association of Public Servants (USA) is considering legal action to challenge the constitutionality and continued operation of South Africa’s public tender system. This move follows years of increasing corruption, financial mismanagement and systemic failures documented by the Auditor General (AG), law enforcement agencies and parliamentary committees. US spokesperson Reuben Maleka says the association is compelled to act in the public interest, to protect the integrity of public administration, workers and citizens, who continue to bear the consequences of widespread procurement failures. Mounting evidence confirms South…

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered wide-ranging remarks upon his departure from the latest Group of Seven (G7) ministers’ meeting in France, denouncing Iran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz as well as settler violence in the occupied West Bank.Standing on an airport tarmac on Friday, Rubio fielded questions from journalists about reports that Iran plans to implement a tolling system in the strait, a vital waterway for the world’s oil supply.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listRubio used the topic to double down on pressure for countries to participate in securing the Strait of…