
Over 20 criminal cases were opened against me: Sibiya
He has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.
WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026, 12:42

He has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Judge Phillip Loubser delivered the judgment in Cholota’s court bid to avoid prosecution.
South Africa to receive one million FMD vaccine
The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the shipment marks the first phase of a...

UFS found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner from brands sold in SA.
Police conduct over 3000 compliance inspections
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has conducted 3 728 compliance inspections at business premises, such as gun dealers and security companies, in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.The Act places strict obligations on licence holders to ensure safe storage, proper authorisation, and accountability for all licensed...
Police conduct over 3 000 compliance inspections
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has conducted 3 728 compliance inspections at business premises, such as gun dealers and security companies, in terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.The Act places strict obligations on licence holders to ensure safe storage, proper authorisation, and accountability for all licensed...

Judgment expected in the trial within a trial in the R255 million asbestos roof removal case.

The musician is facing charges including attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Eastern Cape farmers welcome agricultural show revival
Farmers in the Sarah Baartman District have welcomed the revival of agricultural shows, describing them as an important platform to celebrate excellence and expand market access.The latest Agricultural show was held at the Port Elizabeth Fresh Produce Market on Tuesday, drawing participants from across the district and the...
My family and I had a one-way ticket to Brazil, and I was the captain of our journey. The Fearless Leader, as the story would have it. But I wasn’t the fearless leader you imagine.

Anti-alcohol organisations to march to Parliament to raise concern about the harm alcohol causes.

Two women aged 25 and 36, as well as a nine-month-old baby were killed

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony.
Parliament passes condolences on death of rights activist, Jesse Jackson
Parliament’s Presiding Officers have sent their condolences on the passing of world-renowned US human civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson.Jackson died at the at age of 84 on Tuesday.“On behalf of the people of South Africa and Parliament, the Presiding Officers extend sincere sympathies to his...

Maema says that advocate Batohi’s successor Andy Mothibi must revisit the issue.
A 69-year-old man has been arrested in Pretoria for allegedly defrauding someone of R16.4 million.
SASSA urges beneficiaries not to ignore SMS notifications for social grant reviews
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant beneficiaries not to ignore SMS notifications calling on them to present themselves for grant reviews.
In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said beneficiaries who receive an SMS requesting them to undergo a social grant review...
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr
South Africa has joined the international community in mourning the passing of United States human rights activist and anti-apartheid struggle flagbearer, Reverend Dr Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.President Cyril Ramapho sa has expressed deep sadness at the passing of the veteran civil rights leader at the age of 84,...

Two structural barriers have long limited the effectiveness of global AI voice platforms in South Africa: lack of local accent authenticity and latency caused by routing calls through overseas data centers. Cape Town-based Untapped AI says it has addressed both challenges by building a voice automation platform specifically for South African conditions, rather than adapting […]

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a state visit to India on Feb. 17, with artificial intelligence emerging as a central pillar of cooperation that could significantly affect Africa’s technological future. While the trip includes major defense and industrial agreements, including the sale of Rafale fighter jets, attention is also focused on the India AI Impact […]