Undocumented Zimbabweans to appear in Bloemfontein court
The undocumented Zimbabweans were travelling in a bus to Cape Town when they were intercepted
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WARNING: GRAPHIC | Limpopo Pastor accused of child rape to apply for bail
The 54-year-old Pastor was arrested in January for allegedly raping two children.
Sgt. Fannie Nkosi to appear in court for bail application
It’s believed Sgt Nkosi was allegedly a middle man or runner for certain high ranking SAPS officials
Witness D’s murder accuse back in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court
Matipandile Sotheni is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, aka Witness D, in December last year
Judge Ledwaba vying for Gauteng’s top post as JSC interviews begin
The Judicial Service Commission’s April 2026 leg of interviews kicks off this week.
‘Mr Weekend Special’ Melvyn Matthews passes away
South Africa is mourning the loss of celebrated songwriter and performer Melvyn Matthews
Intensified operations in Pretoria, C Town lead to multiple arrests
Police operations across Cape Town and Pretoria have led to multiple drug-related arrests
KZN widow speaks out after husband dies in Russia dubious job deal
A Kranskop woman says her life is a nightmare after her husband died in Russia
Dobsonville community marches against GBV, demands justice
This after a prominent pastor allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl from the community.
44 motorists arrested in Tshwane’s weekend drunk driving crackdown
The operations were conducted in Sinoville, Atteridgeville, Winternest and Mamelodi.
Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile
Gauteng education system under pressure despite gains – MEC Maile
Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, has outlined persistent challenges facing the province’s education system, including overcrowding, infrastructure backlogs, weak learning outcomes and teacher shortages.
Speaking in a media briefing on Sunday, the Gauteng Department of Education said while significant...
Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum
Deputy Minister Letsike arrives in New York for ECOSOC Youth Forum
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has arrived in New York to participate in the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum.
In a statement on Sunday, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities said the...
BMA intercepts over 4 000 travellers over Easter period
BMA says 3 1170 were people without proper documents to be in the country.
Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies
Illegal border crossings drop as enforcement intensifies
Enhanced border enforcement measures during the 2026 Easter period have led to a 24% decline in illegal crossings, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA).
Presenting the operational report during a media briefing on Sunday in Pretoria, Commissioner Michael Masiapato said 4 763 travellers were intercepted while...
Travel surges by 21% during Easter peak period
Travel surges by 21% during Easter peak period
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has recorded a significant increase in cross-border travel during the 2026 Easter period, with more than 1.2 million travellers passing through South Africa’s ports of entry.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato said a total of 1 278 344...
Northern Cape eyes renewable energy to boost economy
The statement comes on the eve of the provincial government’s inaugural investment conference.
South Africa reflects on 30 years of the TRC
In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly declared apartheid a crime against humanity.
LIVE: Gauteng Education MEC briefs media on the state of education
The briefing comes amid ongoing concerns around overcrowded classrooms and infrastructure backlogs.
LIVE: BMA briefs media on movement statistics and interceptions
The update is expected to cover traveller volumes, trends across land, sea and air borders.
Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island
Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area.
In a statement on Saturday, the Minister confirmed that the...
Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses
Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, together with the MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the arrival of an additional 50 000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province.
In a joint statement on Sunday, Premier Winde said the province’s efforts to combat FMD...