Shebe Maburna bail hearing postponed to next week
Shebe Maburna has been behind bars at the Polokwane Correctional Centre since November last year.
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Two recovering in hospital after Manenberg shooting
The man was shot in his head while the woman sustained two gunshot wounds to her chest.
E Cape law enforcement to intensify operations ahead of long weekends
Operations will focus on major routes linking economic hubs and minor roads.
President Ramaphosa to address Global Inequality Dialogue
President Ramaphosa to address Global Inequality Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday deliver a keynote address to the public Global Inequality Dialogue at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.“During its 2025 G20 Presidency, South Africa commissioned the first-ever global inequality report from a committee of independent experts led by Nobel Laureate...
President Ramaphosa appoints Acting National Police Commissioner
President Ramaphosa appoints Acting National Police Commissioner
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Divisional Commissioner for Financial Management Services, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, as the Acting National Commissioner of Police.This after National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola was placed on precautionary...
Police Commissioner General Masemola placed on precautionary suspension
Police Commissioner General Masemola placed on precautionary suspension
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension following his appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court earlier this week.
The President held a media briefing together with Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia at the Union...
President oppoints Puleng Dimpane as acting police commissioner
President Ramaphosa has appointed Puleng Dimpane as Acting National Police Commissioner.
ANC rejects dual membership after SACP confirms 2026 election bid
The ANC warns that contesting elections separately is incompatible with alliance principles.
Family of slain Emfuleni official hoping for speedy arrests
The family says they believe her demise is related to the work she was doing at the municipality.
LIVE | President Ramaphosa addresses the media at the Union Buildings
Ramaphosa addresses the media at the Union Buildings, He will be accompanied by Firoz Cachalia
Tshwane Metro police major says Malatji’s claims are malicious
Phiri is accused of assigning contract work to private security firms without delegated authority.
Justice Minister addresses Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund conference
Justice Minister addresses Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund conference
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says the sustainability of the legal profession hinges on transformation and inclusivity.
The Minister delivered remarks at the first day of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) Sustainability Conference held in Johannesburg on...
Call for soccer fans to enter competition to win trip to 2026 World Cup
Call for soccer fans to enter competition to win trip to 2026 World Cup
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called on soccer superfans to enter a competition to win an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“We are taking one lucky fan from every Premier Soccer League team to the FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Their flights, accommodation,...
SARB seeks more data to assess Middle East war’s impact on economy
The central bank says it has some data to guide its assessment, but some uncertainty still lingers.
North West disaster management assesses damages after heavy rains
Public and private properties were destroyed in Rustenburg, Matlosana and Mahikeng.
SA, Mexico to renew rivalry in 2026 World Cup opener
SA, Mexico to renew rivalry in 2026 World Cup opener
When Bafana Bafana walk onto the pitch for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June, it will mark exactly 16 years since South Africa, as host nation, kicked off the first World Cup on African soil against Mexico in Johannesburg.
Fast forward to 11 June 2026, and history repeats itself — with the same two nations...
Six nabbed in Eastern Cape for manufacturing illicit alcohol
Police found five occupants producing and packaging various brands of counterfeit alcohol.
Boksburg Court hears of payments to secure release of Kagiso Lerutla
Mkhwanazi and Lerutla face charges of corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice.
Tolashe takes integrated services to vulnerable KZN communities
Tolashe takes integrated services to vulnerable KZN communities
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe will lead a service delivery outreach in Ngudwini, KwaZulu-Natal, as part of government efforts to improve living conditions for vulnerable communities.
The outreach, taking place on Friday, 24 April 2026, will be conducted through an Integrated Community Registration and...
SAWS warns of heavy rain, severe thunderstorms
SAWS warns of heavy rain, severe thunderstorms
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours expected in the North West on Thursday.
A Yellow Level 4 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms that may bring strong, damaging winds, hail, excessive lightning and heavy...
Shebe Maburna back in court for bail bid
Shebe Maburna has not submitted any request for medical attention while in custody since November.