3+ hour, 33+ min ago   (431+ words) In the rural hills inland of KwaDukuza stands a massive, majestic tree that towers over an unassuming valley near Thulile. The sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) in question is so impressive, in fact, that it has been legally protected by the…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago   (249+ words) Visitors to Gillooly’s Farm Park must delay their plans as the facility is temporarily closed. Ward 20 Clr Jill Humphreys notified residents about the City of Ekurhuleni’s public notice regarding the closure on September 7. Signed by Development Planning and Real Estate…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago   (372+ words) Another swimming season is upon us, but for thousands of Ekurhuleni residents hoping to cool off at their local public pool this Spring, the municipality’s public pools remain firmly out of reach. Despite the traditional September 1 reopening to mark Spring…...

3+ hour, 43+ min ago   (379+ words) The rising tide of anti-foreign African sentiment in South Africa loomed large at the 18th Brics Summit in India. Picture: The Presidency. The rising tide of anti-foreign African sentiment in South Africa loomed large at the 18th Brics Summit in India that…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago   (858+ words) Almost one in three major government-funded housing projects in Gauteng has been invaded by squatters, leaving hundreds of poor families, who are legitimately on housing waiting lists, living in squalor. The Gauteng department of human settlements has confirmed that 14 of…...

15+ hour, 21+ min ago   (463+ words) A total of 25 young people from wards 4 and 98 attended a business training programme designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses. The training, arranged through the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA), attracted 10 young people from Ward…...

13+ hour, 44+ min ago   (660+ words) At least eight people, including two children, were killed in a head‑on collision between a Toyota and a Volkswagen sedan in Mpumalanga. Picture: Mpumalanga Transport Department. In the news today, Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has demanded urgent action after women…...

19+ hour, 32+ min ago   (440+ words) By Alex Japho Matlala Newly appointed executive mayor for Vhembe District Municipality, Miyelani “Mabanana” Chauke, is giving debtors an ultimatum — pay your debts now or face the full might of the law. Picture: Supplied All this, while residents bear the…...

23+ hour, 15+ min ago   (119+ words) The Rand West Classic brought powerlifting, bodybuilding and beauty pageantry together at Mohlakeng Community Gym on September 5. The multi-disciplinary event aimed to create a platform where sport, fitness, confidence, discipline and personal development could be celebrated. Co-organiser Mpumelelo Seilane said…...

19+ hour, 56+ min ago   (293+ words) THE public is encouraged to make use of National Wills Week from September 14 to 18. A will is an important legal document that provides peace of mind by ensuring that your wishes are clearly recorded and can be considered after your…...