Third quarter crime stats for 2025/2026 show increase in crime: DA
Crime statistics show a slight decrease in violent crimes including murder for 2025/2026
South Africa
Ramaphosa hails SANDF’s bravery at Armed Forces Day
Cyril Ramphosa says SS Mendi’s final death drill account symbolized courage and unity
Senior SANDF officer faces R1.5m corruption charges
It is alleged that they facilitated and paid half a million rand to an investigating officer
President Ramaphosa appoints Agriculture and Land envoy
President Ramaphosa appoints Agriculture and Land envoy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Wandile Sihlobo as Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land, reinforcing government’s focus on accelerating growth and addressing structural challenges in the sector.
Sihlobo currently serves as Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and is a member...
Military veteran urges soldiers to defend SA with honour, discipline
A veteran has encouraged members of the South African National Defence Force to remain committed
LIVE: South Africa observes Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is the annual commemoration of the sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917.
Melville, Brixton, Parktown West protest over water outages
The protesters are expected to gather at the corner main and 4th Avenue in Melville, in Johannesburg
Budget 2026: SA economy ‘on the cusp’ of rapid growth
Budget 2026: SA economy ‘on the cusp’ of rapid growth
As South Africa prepares for next week’s Budget Speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signalled a shift in the national narrative – from one of recovery to one of guarded optimism.
Delivering his remarks during the debate of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 19 February 2026, the President noted the importance...
‘Armed Forces Day should honour troops, not R175m overspend’
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lay a wreath at the memorial wall for fallen heroes.
President to officiate Armed Forces Day
President to officiate Armed Forces Day
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today officiate the annual Armed Forces Day, which will be held in Limpopo.He will officiate the commemoration in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).
“The President will commence the ceremony by laying a wreath at the Thohoyandou Memorial Site. He will...
News24 | Lepas brings 500 new L4 SUVs to South Africa ahead of its local launch
New automaker Lepas is the latest brand from the East to enter the local playing field. The automaker has already loaded enough product for its launch in March.
W Cape govt says FMD will not affect provincial food security
Foot-and-Mouth Disease is a viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals
Gauteng records highest contact crimes in 2025 third quarter
The statistics are for the period 1st October to 31st December 2025.
Steve Biko inquest adjourned to March
The postponement is to sort out legal representation for both persons of interest in the inquest.
Phala Phala trial postponed to March 13th
The trial involves three people accused of stealing 580 000 US dollars from Ramaphosa’s farm.
Reported rape cases decline in SA: SAPS
He announced this when he outlined the third-quarter crime statistics in Pretoria.
ConCourt rejects appeal over King Misuzulu recognition
This means that King Misuzulu is the rightful heir to the AmaZulu throne.
Lusikisiki mass shooting trial within a trial postponed to Monday
The six accused in the trial are facing multiple charges of murder and attempted murder.
EC govt sets asides R55 mln as response to foot and mouth disease
The funding has been allocated to Agriculture dept to immediately procure vaccines.
2025 strike barometer shows rise in labour action
A total of 117 strikes took place across the country.
Wildfire near Hessequa along Garden Route contained
The fire started earlier this week and ad been burning out of control at one stage.