Water supply issues continue to plague residents in Kieskammahoek
The residents have since resorted to protesting, closing entries in and out of the village.
South Africa
Compliance to be checked at Ormonde building after collapse
Three survivors were pulled from the rubble, one of whom is being treated in hospital.
Ramaphosa forms IMC for Foot and Mouth disease
Steenhuisen says cross-border infections pose unique challenges for controlling FMD outbreaks.
EMS confirms six dead in Ormonde building collapse
The building collapsed at Amethyst Business Park in Ormonde.
Accused number 2 in Meyiwa murder claims police used his phone
Ntanzi denies having a cellphone after his June 2020 arrest.
Several measures explored to alleviate SA’s water crisis: Majodina
Majodina says government will focus mostly on people who have no water infrastructure at home.
Budget will accelerate country’s momentum, says President
Budget will accelerate country’s momentum, says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 2026 Budget, tabled by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana last week, will accelerate the momentum of inclusive growth, create jobs and tackle poverty.“Every budgetary allocation is a developmental choice: ensuring there are teachers in classrooms, nurses and doctors in clinics,...
Severe weather batters parts of South Africa
A level 2 warning was issued by the SAWS for thunderstorms accompanied by hail and damaging winds.
From negotiation to nationhood: SA celebrates 30 Years of the Constitution
From negotiation to nationhood: SA celebrates 30 Years of the Constitution
Thirty years after South Africa chose the rule of law over division and human rights over rule by exclusion, the country on Monday began the commemoration of 30 Years of the Constitution – a world-renowned document born from negotiation, compromise and public participation on an unprecedented scale.
Minister...
Government welcomes arrest of officials involved in R1mln fraud case
Government welcomes arrest of officials involved in R1mln fraud case
Government has welcomed the arrest of three senior officials from the Department of Health in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of theft and fraud involving a tender worth more than R1 million.
“The fight against corruption remains an apex priority for government as part of its commitment...
SA father pleads for help as daughter uncontactable in Iran
Syed Husseini fears for daughter after five days of silence in Iran, conflict shuts systems.
KZN travel agency helped bring back 150 S Africans from Middle East
Tensions escalated in the Middle East following US, Israeli air strikes on Iran and counter strikes.
First state witness expected to testify in asbestos roof removal case
The accused including Ace Magashule face charges including fraud, corruption, and money laundering
Airport robber allegedly linked to 42 cases arrested
Airport robber allegedly linked to 42 cases arrested
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a 64-year-old man who is allegedly linked to 42 cases of armed robberies that date as far back as 1998.
The arrest by the police at OR Tambo International Airport follows an armed robbery of three high-ranking senior police officials from one of the African countries.
Three...
Weather Outlook: 2 – 8 March 2026
Weather Outlook: 2 – 8 March 2026
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that parts of the country will experience isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers this week.
These weather conditions will affect the North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
“South Africa will this week experience a surface trough that will dominate the...
Lusikisiki mass murder trial adjourned to Wednesday
Six men are accused of the mass murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki.
News24 | Twelve women running relay across SA to set world record and raise funds
A group of 12 South African women are running across the country to raise funds for charity. Their goal is to complete the distance between Musina and Cape Agulhas in just over a week in an attempt to set a world record and raise funds for Dynamic Women for Children.
Hawks arrest three suspects for fraud, theft
Hawks arrest three suspects for fraud, theft
The Hawks’ National Serious Corruption Investigation unit arrested three suspects this morning after warrants for their arrest were executed for fraud and theft in pursuance of common cause.
The three suspects, aged 67, 46, and 55, are set to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.
The arrests followed an in-depth...
Accused 2 in Meyiwa case accuses police of using his phone
Five men are on trial for former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
Expo to empower Limpopo enterprises owned by persons with disabilities
Expo to empower Limpopo enterprises owned by persons with disabilities
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and other government agencies will from Wednesday host a three-day Breaking Barriers Business and Talent Expo in Limpopo.
The expo will be held at the Thohoyandou Indoor...
Gauteng upgrades roads across the province
Gauteng upgrades roads across the province
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has commenced implementing priority road rehabilitation projects across various regions of the province as part of the 2026 Light Road Rehabilitation Programme.
The programme is aimed at strengthening proactive road maintenance through targeted interventions that improve road safety, enhance...