
Ntuli criticises state-funded legal aid in brutal family murder case
Alan Monswamy, his wife, their two children, and three other family members, were kidnapped.
TUESDAY, 28 APRIL 2026, 17:24

Alan Monswamy, his wife, their two children, and three other family members, were kidnapped.
Fuel levy relief extended to June
The temporary reduction in the general fuel levy introduced by government that was due to come to an end in early May, has been extended to June, the National Treasury and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said on Tuesday.“To provide further relief and to address concerns of higher inflation and negative impacts on economic growth due...

The company was only registered three days after the contract specifications were issued.
R12.5bn border overhaul to boost trade, security and traveller experience
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber says South Africa’s R12.5 billion border infrastructure overhaul will transform the country’s ports of entry into modern, secure and efficient gateways for trade and travel.
Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Schreiber said the redevelopment of six key land ports...
BMA announces successful bidders for major border overhaul
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the successful bidders appointed to lead the redevelopment of six of South Africa’s busiest land ports of entry, marking a major step towards modernising the country’s border infrastructure and strengthening economic growth. Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday in...
Science and innovation take centre stage at Freedom Month engagement
Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has led a Freedom Month community engagement in Mbazwana, under the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal.
The engagement highlighted the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in improving service delivery and...

Accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa trial says he is not able to exercise in prison.
World TB Day 2026: Yes, You and I Can End TB
By: Andrea Naicker Every year on 24 March, South Africa joins the global community in commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a day that calls for reflection and recommitment to ending one of the world’s most severe, yet curable diseases.This year’s theme, “Yes! You and I Can End TB,” is a powerful reminder that ending TB is...

The Gauteng Education Department officials have visited Bovet Primary School.
Call to apply for traffic officer cadet programme
With the due date fast approaching, the Western Cape Mobility Department is calling on eligible candidates to apply for its Traffic Officer Cadet Bursary Programme.The programme offers the opportunity for applicants to complete a Further Education and Training Certificate in Road Traffic Law Enforcement.The closing date for...

The matter is expected to form part of discussions at an upcoming council meeting.
Durban business indaba to unlock opportunities for SMMEs
Industry leaders, corporates, government institutions and SMMEs are set to convene for the Durban Business Indaba on 29 April at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
Wednesday’s engagement, hosted by eThekwini Municipality, will focus on addressing key barriers and unlocking opportunities for small,...

BMA announces winning bidders for strategic redevelopment of six key ports of entry

A small protest during Freedom Day celebrations in Bloemfontein
KZN Premier calls for urgent action after family massacre
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reiterated his call for intensified community involvement in the fight against crime following the murder of seven members of the Moonsamy family.
The Premier made the call while addressing a mass funeral for the family over the weekend, describing the killings as a devastating...

The court granted Kagiso Lerutla’s and Julius Mkhwanazi bail of R 30 000 each.

The world famous South African opera singer, Mimi Coertse has died in Pretoria at the age of 93.

Shebe Maburna wants to be granted bail so that he can seek medical attention.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is under way in Pretoria.

THORN has rejected 0.9 per cent wage increase offered by the employer
eThekwini Municipality sets new goals to enhance public safety
The eThekwini Municipality has adopted a new set of measurable targets for the 2026/27 financial year aimed at strengthening coordination, improving accountability, and accelerating crime prevention and safety services across the city.
The targets form part of a structured roadmap endorsed during a Justice, Crime...