President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address this evening, 12 February. He has delivered the SONA address since 2018. Watch proceedings LIVE at the links below:
The South African Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has warned that scammers are on the rise during the month of February. While many South Africans search for love, fraudsters are on the hunt, preying on trust and emotional vulnerability. Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of SAFPS says romance scams have become highly sophisticated, psychologically engineered, and technologically advanced. “While romance scams are a reality all year round, scammers
Acting police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says the South African Police Service (SAPS) is finalising a revised stabilisation plan to address the ongoing gang violence and organised crime plauging the Western Cape. In a recent statement, the minister said the plan was intitially developed in September last year following extensive consultations with provincial stakeholders, but requires more time to take effect as well as some adjustments. The revised plan will reportedly includes enhanced
Two learners from Eerste River Secondary School face disciplinary action following a stabbing incident that left both injured. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says the learners, in Grade 9 and 12, had an altercation during assembly this morning, the argument escalated, and both learners stabbed each other. WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond says the matter has been handed over to SAPS. “The two learners have been sent to a medical facility
Love Jams Weekend
Category: Music
Sometimes the right words don’t come easily. Simple phrases like “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” or “I miss you” feel bigger than what we know how to say. That’s when the music takes over… This Valentine’s weekend, let the songs do the talking as Smile FM presents Love Jams Weekend — a celebration of the greatest love songs ever recorded. From timeless ballads to heartfelt anthems, the playlist is filled with emotion, memories,
