COSATU to protest US arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
COSATU says the US attack on Venezuela is an attack on sovereignty.
South Africa
Police launch manhunt for 18 Chinese fugitives in SA
Chen Fujia is accused of defrauding the Chinese government of R120 million.
Thabo Bester transferred to eBongweni Correctional Centre
Thabo Bester transferred to eBongweni Correctional Centre
Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad.
Bester was being held at the Kgoši Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) in Pretoria.
“It has to be emphasised that offender transfers are a routine practice, guided by established security risk...
Centurion Home Affairs office relocated to Centurion Mall
Centurion Home Affairs office relocated to Centurion Mall
The Department of Home Affairs will from today relocate its Centurion office to Centurion Mall, with the new office opening to the public on Monday.
The current Centurion office will close on Friday, 30 January 2026.
“During this brief closure period, mobile units will be stationed at the existing site to assist clients...
Condolences after 11 die in Isipingo crash
Condolences after 11 die in Isipingo crash
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in Isipingo, Durban.
At approximately 08:30 on Thursday morning, a Toyota minibus taxi and an interlink truck crashed on Wanda Cele Drive.
“The RTMC acknowledges the...
Nkabinde Inquiry extension granted
Nkabinde Inquiry extension granted
President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted an extension for the completion date for the Nkabinde Inquiry.
The inquiry – formally known as the Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke – was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, the Director of...
LIVE | Home Affairs, BMA media briefing on festive season successes
Home Affairs and BMA brief media on festive season 2025/26 border operations successes.
News24 | Northern Cape municipal manager convicted of fraud after giving herself a salary increase
A former municipal manager has been found guilty of fraud, after giving herself an unauthorised salary increase, and signing off on car and travel allowances for municipal staff without following the required procedures.
Mogotsi says raid took devices not listed in warrant
Businessman Brown Mogotsi says police have not returned phones and items confiscated during a raid
Police shootout leaves four wanted suspects dead in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal police noted that no officer was wounded during the incident.
Ekurhuleni pays tribute to rescue technicians who helped in floods
City of Ekurhuleni has paid tribute to its TRT members who took part in LP and Mozambique floods
Free State nursing school welcomes 400 new students
The Free State School of Nursing welcomed almost 400 new students for training.
Gauteng police arrest over 1 200 suspects in one day in the Vaal
Gauteng Police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the arrested suspects will appear in court soon.
Senona slammed for sharing private police info with ‘Cat’ Matlala
General Lesetja Senona was slammed for sharing sensitive police information with Vusimuzi Matlala.
Schools in Kariega in EC left stranded after local stadium vandalised
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the stadium has been subjected to vandalism over the years.
Eskom warns N West communities about prepaid meter scammers
The new smart prepaid split meter roll-out started last year.
MEC calls for murder charges for both drivers, owners in Isipingo crash
The crash claimed the lives of 11 people, including a 13-year-old learner.
SASSA warns beneficiaries under review to comply or face suspension
Reviews are conducted to determine whether identified beneficiaries meet the eligibility criteria
Western Cape to focus on improving quality of Matric passes: Maynier
The Western Cape achieved an 88.2% pass rate in 2025.
Ghana Partners With Google to Bring Local Language AI Tools Into Schools
The Ghanaian government has entered a strategic partnership with Google to integrate artificial intelligence tools in local languages into the national education system. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the agreement Friday, Jan. 23, in a Facebook post while attending the Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom. The initiative supports Ghana’s efforts to modernize education […]
NC pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault on 16-year-old boy
The incident allegedly occurred last year November and a case was opened this week.