Illegal mining continues to haunt Bapong ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Moruleng to celebrate the ANC's 114th anniversary, just an hour away from Bapong. 10 January 2026 South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential' The drills, led by China, are more than a military exercise but also a statement of intent among the BRICS group of emerging nations. 10 January 2026 'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat Both Russia and China have increased military activity in the region in recent years, but neither has laid any claim to the vast icy island. 10 January 2026 Saftu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi SAFTU demands urgent action against Mafoko Security over alleged exploitation of workers South African Federation of Trade Unions is demanding urgent action against Mafoko Security Patrol. 10 January 2026 Joburgers furious over ‘punitive’ solar billing move Anger is mounting across Johannesburg after residents with solar power were told they’ll be forced off prepaid electricity and onto costly post-paid billing. 10 January 2026 load more
Illegal mining continues to haunt Bapong ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Moruleng to celebrate the ANC's 114th anniversary, just an hour away from Bapong. 10 January 2026
South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential' The drills, led by China, are more than a military exercise but also a statement of intent among the BRICS group of emerging nations. 10 January 2026
'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat Both Russia and China have increased military activity in the region in recent years, but neither has laid any claim to the vast icy island. 10 January 2026
Saftu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi SAFTU demands urgent action against Mafoko Security over alleged exploitation of workers South African Federation of Trade Unions is demanding urgent action against Mafoko Security Patrol. 10 January 2026
Joburgers furious over ‘punitive’ solar billing move Anger is mounting across Johannesburg after residents with solar power were told they’ll be forced off prepaid electricity and onto costly post-paid billing. 10 January 2026