SUNDAY, 08 MARCH 2026, 02:37
Seven arrested for planning to bomb ATM in Klerksdorp
Seven suspects, between the ages of 30 and 58 years, were arrested for allegedly planning to bomb an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the city centre in Klerksdorp, North West, on Tuesday.
They were arrested after the Hawks’ Tactical Operations Management Section received a tip-off about the plan to bomb an ATM.
“The members...
Former ANC leaders Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela’s statues cost R 22 million.
Deadly Ormonde building collapse: ‘Structure was not sound’
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the building in Ormonde, where nine people have reportedly died after it collapsed, is a result of the building not being structurally sound.
“Our teams are on the ground establishing the damage and, of course, trying to ascertain the cause. For now, [we believe] it is as a result of a...
Ministry of Police sets record straight on Phala Phala matter
The Ministry of Police says it has noted various articles circulating online and in the media regarding the declassification of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report into the Phala Phala matter.
This information originated from a written Parliamentary response provided by the Acting Police...
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg dismissed William Gobizizwe Mbothwe’s appeal against his 18-year sentence for brutally murdering his wife, Nokuthula, at their Kwandengezi home.
SA citizens urged to consider land exits as Israel security crisis deepens
South Africa has issued an urgent security advisory to its citizens in Israel, warning that the deteriorating security situation poses serious risks.
Government has urged South Africans to prioritise their safety and assess their circumstances without delay.
In an advisory issued on Monday by the Department...
SA urges citizens across Middle East to register with embassies
South Africa has called on all its citizens currently in the Middle East to urgently contact the relevant South African embassies accredited to their countries of residence to ensure that they are registered, and that their whereabouts are known to officials amid heightened regional tensions.
In an advisory issued on...
President Ramaphosa mourns lives lost in Ormonde building collapse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the families of the people who died when a building collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Monday.
In a statement, The Presidency said the President’s thoughts also go out to survivors, some of whom were still trapped in the rubble of the business park...
Operation Shanela nets over 16 000 suspects
The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has nabbed 16 542 suspects for various crimes between 23 February and 1 March.
Among those arrested were 2 393 wanted criminals across multiple provinces linked to murder, attempted murder, rape, assault grievous bodily harm (GBH), carjacking, illegal possession of...
RTMC raises alarm over private scholar transport operators
A high number of private scholar transport operators continue to exhibit an intractable attitude and unwillingness to comply with passenger regulation, despite high-profile fatal crashes and intensified law enforcement.
This is according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s (RTMC) observations, which are supported...
Health officials appear in Specialised Commercial Crimes Court
Three senior Department of Health officials, including the department’s Director-General (DG), who were arrested on Monday, have been granted bail of R10 000 each after appearing in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria.
The three — Deputy Director General of Tertiary Health and Hospital Services Dr...
Fuel prices to rise from Wednesday
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced an increase of between 20c and 65c for all forms of fuels from Wednesday.
The fuel price adjustments are based on current local and international factors.
The following fuel price adjustments will be implemented:
Petrol 93 (ULP and LRP): 20c increase. Petrol 95 (ULP and LRP):...
eThekwini wellness centre to strengthen employee wellbeing, service delivery
The eThekwini Municipality has officially unveiled the SINAWE “We are with you” Wellness Centre, marking a significant milestone in its mission to deliver faster, smarter and more people-centred services to communities.
The state-of-the-art facility, located at 350 Montpelier Road in Morningside, opposite...
SA sends condolences to Nigeria after fatal maritime incident
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Transport Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have expressed their condolences to the bereaved family after one person died at sea and five crew members went missing, following the sinking of the MW Leo vessel near Mossel Bay.
The vessel had a total of 18 crew members on...
Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
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,...
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 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...
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
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...
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.