TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026, 00:44
I remain here; I will not resign – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign following last week’s Constitutional Court judgment on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the 2020 theft at his Phala Phala farm.
Addressing the nation at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Monday evening, the President said nothing in the Constitutional Court ruling...
Eskom technicians are on site in efforts to restore electricity supply.
The court heard that the man started sexually abusing the minor when she was eight years old.
Damage has been reported across the region to homes and infrastructure.
Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution and reduce speed
Hill-Lewis says they’ll continue to monitor the situation closely.
SAPS says they have arrested more than 13 000 suspects during nationwide Shanela II operations.
Visitors are urged to remain cautious around rivers, streams, mountain paths and coastal areas.
Parliament to reopen Section 89 process after court ruling
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has outlined the steps Parliament will take following a landmark Constitutional Court judgment that declared parts of the National Assembly’s impeachment rules unconstitutional and ordered the revival of the Section 89 process linked to the Independent Panel report...
Minister Steenhuisen has expressed satisfaction with the FMD vaccination.
Call for innovation and partnerships at Africa’s Travel Indaba
The Deputy Minister of Tourism Maggie Sotyu has called for stronger collaboration, innovation and community-driven growth in Africa’s tourism sector.
Sotyu made the call as leaders and stakeholders gathered for the Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay), the official precursor to Africa’s Travel Indaba...
The government has officially classified the situation as a national disaster.
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana following the passing of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae at the age of 86.
On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa also conveyed his sympathies to...
Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct
Two senior police officers and a businessman have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges related to contravening the Precious Metals Act and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
The accused in the case include Head of Counter-Intelligence in the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence...
Mathe says police flagged precious metals transport and concerns over the third accused status.
The Health Minister says possible contacts with hantavirus-infected people has increased to 97 in SA
Ngizwe Mchunu was supposed to testify in the 2021 unrest-related trial of Bonginkosi Khanyile.
Gauteng Liquor Board report released
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, has released the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) Committee of Inquiry Report.
The report has been submitted to Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development and was made available to the MEC after she assumed office last month.
“Following a thorough review of its findings...
Several communities have been affected by the destructive rain and winds.
Kadwa and Khan face charges over illegal precious metals dealings, transactions and corruption.
Steyn is testifying on the mishandling of seized cocaine amid inquiry into justice system corruption