April 27, 2026 - Vaal Metro X-press

Orange Farm Library and Clean-Touch NPO hosted an impactful World Book Day discussion featuring diverse speakers.

Health

Vaccination crisis looms as Gauteng sees sharp drop in child jabs

April 27, 2026

Limpho Mohomi

Gauteng Health urged parents to prioritize vaccinations as regional immunisation coverage declines significantly.

Crime

Major drug bust at OR Tambo: R8.7 Million cocaine seized, Brazilian trafficker arrested

April 27, 2026

Owami Ntuthu

A Brazilian drug trafficker was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after police intercepted cocaine valued…

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OPINION | The two faces of freedom: celebration versus lived reality

April 27, 2026

Staff Reporter

Freedom Day is a moment of national pride, reflection, and remembrance. If we are free, why…

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1 month ago

Controversy erupts over Nigerian 'King's' coronation in South Africa

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has expressed strong opposition and concern over the coronation of a Nigerian king titled "Igwe Ndigbo Na East London" in the Eastern Cape.

According to ATM Spokesperson Zama Ntsona, this development is viewed as a direct challenge to South Africa's sovereignty, a violation of its legal principles, and an affront to the institution of traditional leadership as recognized by South African law and customs.

"South Africa, as a constitutional democracy, has a legally defined framework that protects traditional leadership, which cannot be ceremonially appointed or imported from foreign traditions," he remarked.

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2 months ago

Following the announcement as mayoral hopeful by the DA on Saturday, Kingsol Chabalala outlined his vision for the embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality

On this interview, Chabalala pleaded with the residents to lend the Blue Wave just five years of administration to #fixemfuleni

Click to WATCH the FULL INTERVIEW on: youtu.be/jOry-AyCUnc

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2 months ago

WATCH LIVE | The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng names its preferred leader for Emfuleni

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LIVE | Local Elections: Who Will Lead Emfuleni for the DA?

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The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng will announce its Emfuleni Mayoral candidate for the local government elections. The party says it aims to bring the good ...

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Day: 27 April 2026

Inspiring voices converge for World Book Day celebration at Orange Farm Library

Vaccination crisis looms as Gauteng sees sharp drop in child jabs

Major drug bust at OR Tambo: R8.7 Million cocaine seized, Brazilian trafficker arrested

OPINION | The two faces of freedom: celebration versus lived reality

Fallen tree halts traffic on Beyers Naudé Drive

Seven more officials fired in widening home affairs misconduct probe

Motorists urged to de-escalate after fatal Emmarentia incident

No special passport treatment for Lesotho nationals entering SA, home affairs confirms