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Department of health retracts Gauteng Mpox case

Earlier on Thursday it was reported that a learner in Hammanskraal had contracted Mpox

18 Jul 2024 1 min

Getting roles is spiritual, says Kwenzo Ngcobo

Actor says he is ready to live up to viewers’ expectations as he makes his debut on ‘Scandal!’ in August.

15 Jul 2024 2 min

I won't comment on super fans, because my name wasn't mentioned – Mama Joy

Super fan Joy “‘Mama Joy”’ Chauke said she will not address any says on super fans' trips being stopped until the minister of sports, arts, and culture, Gayton McKenzie, mentions her name.

9 Jul 2024 1 min

Minster McKenzie’s spokesperson speaks on the list of people receiving funds from department

Cassidy Jacobs said the list would not be published anytime soon and that the minster still needed to meet with his department for a lekgotla.

9 Jul 2024 1 min

'Hearing the crowd singing the anthem was magical' – KB

Singer says she doesn’t take singing the national anthem lightly

8 Jul 2024 4 min

Cabinet surprises & viral drama - top stories of the week

Join your lively hosts Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi, and Nandi Ntini, the dynamic trio bringing you the latest news and current affairs with a youthful twist. In this episode we dive into the new cabinet members, the challenges of policing following the viral video of an elderly woman being abused,…

5 Jul 2024 34 min

'My client did not beat her up': Faith Mazibuko's lawyer

An employee in Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office has applied for a protection order against MEC Faith Mazibuko after an altercation in March.

2 Jul 2024 2 min

SowetanLIVE Youth Day Podcast

Sowetan reporters Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini discuss all things social media, sports, youth unemployment and sexuality.

14 Jun 2024 32 min

First time eligible voters on their expectations

SowetanLIVE spoke to first time eligible voters to understand what is important to them when it comes to the elections.

27 May 2024 2 min

Bethusile Mgcina sets the record straight after pictured in IEC bib

The South African Music Awards winner had tongues wagging on social media after wearing the bib during Africa Day celebrations in Komani

27 May 2024 3 min

Leaving politics, what next?

Mpho Phalatse and Mbali Ntuli are now serving their communities in other ways.

23 May 2024 5 min

Johannesburg: A city of darkness

A woman at a gun store details a disturbing experience that motivated her to buy a blank gun to protect herself and her family.

16 May 2024 2 min

Mcunu: Interim package plant to service people of of Hammanskraal

“The first drop of water from the package plant will be seen in September. It's no longer an open-ended thing, as of September this year. In the meantime, Tshwane will continue with tankers and boreholes here and there,” said Mcunu.

14 May 2024 1 min

Mother’s heartache after losing son to Hammanskraal cholera outbreak

Dimakatso Semenya said her son’s eyes had turned white. “We rushed him to hospital when we got there, the security told us to stand on the line because they operate based on the line. We arrived there at 8 am and we were only attended at 8 [p.m] and the…

14 May 2024 1 min

Daughter relays father’s last days during Hammanskraal cholera outbreak

Maria Mashiane said they took her father to the clinic and on the way his blood pressure increased significantly. “Upon our arrival at the hospital, they administered a drip which momentarily stabilised him, allowing for his return home. He was not eating and unable to do anything. Just after a…

14 May 2024 1 min

Tshwane mayor gives update on Rooiwaal waste water plant

Cilliers Brink said the DBSA had been appointed as the implementing agent, and the contractor was appointed in September. “The site certificate has been issued [also in September], the site has been cleared [the work started in March], sediment basins are also cleared, and we are still building a fence…

14 May 2024 1 min

Milford coach, owner bitten by soccer bug from young age

Milford FC coach and owner Xanti Pupuma, has to juggle being a doctor, coach and family man. Pupuma says had it not been for his mother, he would have had a glorious footballing career.

4 Mar 2024 5 min

LEAKED | Satawu’s Sihle Nguse name drops Gordhan in Transnet power battles

Listen to the recording of Satawu’s Sihle Nguse name drop public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan at meeting between the union leadership and Transnet management held in September last year which addressed the company’s performance.

8 Feb 2024 11 min

How I escaped heavy gunfire in frightening Sudan conflict

Sharon Dreyer shares her experience as one of the 77 South Africans who were able to get out of Sudan when the group was evacuated from war-torn Khartoum on Monday.

25 Apr 2023 4 min

More than 80 pedestrians killed on Gauteng roads since December 1

More than 80 pedestrians have been killed on Gauteng roads so far since the beginning of the festive season. Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said this accounts for most fatalities recorded in the province.

23 Dec 2022 2 min