E-Hailing Federation calls on govt to probe attacks on drivers
The driver was killed after responding to a trip request and his body was later found abandoned.
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Gugulethu residents warned against illegal mining
Gugulethu residents have been urged not to engage in illegal mining activities.
Sassa in KZN pleased with beneficiary review process
More than 70 000 people have been suspended nationally from Sassa’s grand payment system.
Decision to provide financial assistance to whistleblowers welcomed
President Ramaphosa announced that the Whistleblowers Bill will be introduced in Parliament.
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.
Fourth suspect turns himself in for e-hailing driver’s murder
Suspect to appear in Pretoria court tomorrow, faces murder and car hijacking charges.
Judgment in bail application of accused teen in Lusanda Mathabela murder expected Friday
Lungelo Sithole and Katlego Mokoena were arrested for Lusanda Mathabela’s 2025 murder.
Ntanzi denies naming co-accused in second Meyiwa confession statement
Five men are standing before the High Court in Pretoria for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa.
Ekurhuleni suspends two senior officials
Ekurhuleni officials Kemi Behari and Linda Qxasheka have been placed on suspension.
Emfuleni residents doubt new fleet will improve service delivery
The new fleet unveiled by Emfuleni includes fifteen pick-up trucks.
Contralesa calls for calm amid EC traditional leadership feud
At the heart of the feud are the two men’s polar opposite views on the conflict in Gaza.
Accused pleads guilty in Limpopo education manager’s murder
Hlologelo Mogotlane pleaded guilty to murder, conspiracy, and aggravated robbery charges in court.
Concern over scholar transport incident on N4
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Liquidation bid against Ithala may be withdrawn
Liquidation bid against Ithala may be withdrawn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...
News24 | Wandile Sihlobo | Food prices set to cool in 2026 – but vaccine rollout is key
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
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
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...
N3 near Pietermaritzburg closed following multiple truck collision
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
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 wants to meet Schreiber over online death certificate amendment
PFP says the proposed amendment could impact on Islamic law, which prescribes the immediate burial
Three suspects in e-hailing driver’s murder abandon bail application
Police say preliminary investigations suggest the victim was murdered allegedly by a man and woman.