Entries for the 2026 Comrades Marathon event went on sale at 10AM on Monday. Zuko Komisa Image | @ComradesRace/X The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed that history was made this week after all general entries for the 2026 race were snapped up in less than ten hours, a new record for the world-renowned ultra-marathon. A staggering 22 000 entries for the 2026 event, which will be an 'up run' […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @IECSouthAfrica/X President Ramaphosa has appointed Mosotho Moepya, Joyce Pitso, and Judge Dhaya Pillay to the IEC for seven-year terms. The appointments come as South Africa gears up for the crucial 2026 local government elections. Mosotho Moepya has been designated the new Chairperson of the electoral commission. President Cyril Ramaphosa has named three new commissioners to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), ushering in a change of leadership […]
Bulelwa Hoala Image: screenshot from @KayaNews Gauteng police are investigating an attempted murder after gunmen opened fire on businessman Brown Mogotsi in Vosloorus on Monday. Mogotsi, linked to corruption and political interference claims, has not reported to police despite promising to open a case by 8AM. His name has surfaced at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where witnesses allege he used ANC connections to solicit money from criminal figures. The […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @KayaNews /X The City of Johannesburg is complying with a High Court order to speedily verify and register street traders within two weeks, following evictions. The City's commitment is tempered by security concerns over crime and undocumented persons, though it affirms its role as a regulator, not a prohibitor. Informal traders can now apply for permits, provided they meet age and documentation requirements for South African […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @GovernmentZA/X Leaders from South Africa's 10-party Government of National Unity (GNU) concluded a retreat, unanimously affirming the coalition's unity and commitment to its mandate. The forum agreed to accelerate key priorities, including professionalising the public service, developing a food security plan, and combating organised crime. Parties acknowledged past difficulties but established a Clearing House Mechanism to address policy differences and ensure the GNU functions optimally going […]
Mapaballo Borotho Image: @KayaNews on X A Hawks officer testified that his team was redeployed to Sandton during an operation targeting alleged cartel boss Katiso “KT” Molefe. He claimed the instruction from his superior, Brigadier Lesiba Mokoena, was unnecessary and aimed at interfering with the arrest. The Madlanga Commission is probing allegations of political interreference in the criminal justice system. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard a testimony alleging […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe iStock A man was shot dead in his Mercedes-Benz which crashed into a car dealership fence in the Menlyn area, east of Pretoria, shortly after midnight on Sunday. The victim was found in the bullet-riddled vehicle after pub patrons reported hearing multiple gunshots nearby moments before the crash. Gauteng Police have opened a murder investigation, but the suspects are currently unknown, and no arrests have […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Molimisi “Dr Nel” Baaitsi,/Facebook Popular Lekompo musician Molimisi "Dr Nel" Baaitsi (29) was found dead in the early hours of Sunday, 2 November 2025, in Lephalale. Police confirmed the rising star had succumbed to fatal injuries after allegedly being attacked between Seleka Number 1 and Number 2 villages. The motive for the fatal assault remains unknown, and police are currently investigating, with no arrests yet made. […]
Mapaballo Borotho Image @iStock images Some areas in Pretoria North will experience a 10-hour water outage on Wednesday due to maintenance work by the City of Tshwane. The work involves two major pipeline connections along Salie Street in The Orchards. Residents are advised to conserve water and use grey water where possible during the shutdown. Some suburbs in the City of Tshwane will be without water for 10 hours on […]
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