
Dead fish in KZN river attributed to heatwave, low oxygen levels
A preliminary report indicates heatwave as one of the causes of the mass fish kill in KZN.
MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2026, 18:06

A preliminary report indicates heatwave as one of the causes of the mass fish kill in KZN.

Suspect to appear in Pretoria court tomorrow, faces murder and car hijacking charges.

Lungelo Sithole and Katlego Mokoena were arrested for Lusanda Mathabela’s 2025 murder.

Five men are standing before the High Court in Pretoria for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.

Ekurhuleni officials Kemi Behari and Linda Qxasheka have been placed on suspension.

The new fleet unveiled by Emfuleni includes fifteen pick-up trucks.

At the heart of the feud are the two men’s polar opposite views on the conflict in Gaza.

Hlologelo Mogotlane pleaded guilty to murder, conspiracy, and aggravated robbery charges in court.
Concern over scholar transport incident on N4
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed deep concern following a serious road crash involving a scholar transport vehicle, which occurred at approximately 7am this morning, on the N4 eastbound, near Atteridgeville, Tshwane.
“The reckless conduct displayed in this incident is unacceptable, particularly...
Liquidation bid against Ithala may be withdrawn
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has welcomed the possible withdrawal by the Prudential Authority (PA) and the Repayment Administrator, Johan Kruger, of their court application seeking the liquidation of Ithala SOC Limited and Ithala Bank.
Ntuli described the development as a significant breakthrough following months of intensive...
With ample grain stocks, a promising harvest outlook, and stronger fundamentals outweighing the impact of foot-and-mouth disease, South African consumers can expect food price inflation to moderate in 2026, provided the vaccine rollout gains momentum, says Wandile Sihlobo.
SANDF deployment to fight illegal mining a ‘critical’ intervention
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to the province to support police in the fight against illegal mining.
The deployment was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State of the...
Weather outlook: 16 February – 22 February
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that on Monday the country will experience partly cloudy, warm-to-hot conditions over the western interior, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers possible from the afternoon.
“There is a yellow level 2 warning of severe thunderstorms over the central and southern parts...

Motorists are urged to use alternative routes as emergency personnel attend to the scene.
Hawks launch manhunt for suspects involved in shooting of a police Sergeant
The East London Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit have launched an intensive, coordinated manhunt for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of serving police sergeant, Ndodomzi Dion Tengile (42), at Zizamele Township, in Butterworth.
The member was attached to Visible Policing at Port St...

PFP says the proposed amendment could impact on Islamic law, which prescribes the immediate burial

Police say preliminary investigations suggest the victim was murdered allegedly by a man and woman.

Three arrested after an e-hailing driver was allegedly killed on Wednesday appear in Court.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Call for ceasefire as South Sudan moves towards elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan.
The President delivered the closing remarks at the African Union (AU) Ad-hoc High Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) Plus Summit, held in Ethiopia on Sunday.
The summit was convened on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary...

Three suspects are to appear in court in connection with the brutal murder of an e-hailing driver.