Police probing two counts of murder after Zamimpilo shooting incident
Gauteng police spokesperson Tinstwalo Sibeko says an investigation is under way.
South Africa
SALGA urges public to have their say on Local Government White Paper
SALGA urges public to have their say on Local Government White Paper
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling on the public to actively participate in the process of redefining the next phase of local governance by submitting inputs into the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government. The call follows the publishing of the draft document for public...
Adult illiteracy still a major challenge in SA: Higher Education Dept
Diale says they have partnerships with traditional leaders and the private sector.
End of an era as City Press closes newsroom after 44 years
This follows the newspaper’s failure of its digital-only model to meet expectations.
SAWS issues warnings for adverse weather
SAWS issues warnings for adverse weather
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape.The adverse weather, according to the weather service, is expected to lead to the flooding of roads, bridges and formal and informal settlements, mudslides and danger to life due to fast flowing rivers.
These...
Deputy President to address anniversary of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta
Deputy President to address anniversary of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a keynote address at the Inaugural King Hintsa Annual Salutation and 191st Anniversary Commemoration of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta.“The memory of His Majesty King Hintsa, Aah Zanzolo!, will now be commemorated on an annual basis, in a comprehensive programme of...
Sixteen suspects nabbed in police operations
Sixteen suspects nabbed in police operations
Sixteen people have been arrested, and counterfeit goods worth more than R17 million were seized in recent police operations.Spearheaded by the National and Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Units, multidisciplinary teams carried out 33 takedown operations across the Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and the Western...
Concern over escalating mental health crisis
Concern over escalating mental health crisis
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has expressed deep concern over the escalating mental health crisis affecting men and boys across South Africa.In a statement on Sunday, the Minister called for urgent societal, institutional, and community-based interventions to tackle what...
NPA welcomes two life sentences imposed on school general worker
NPA welcomes two life sentences imposed on school general worker
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the two life sentences handed down by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court to Muthi Lazarus Ratlhogo, a general worker at a primary school in Mamelodi West in Pretoria.This is after Ratlhogo was convicted of two counts of rape of a seven-year-old learner. The court...
Santam, SAWS partner to bolster SA’s early warning systems
The partnership seeks to improve SA’s defence against climate-related disasters.
Mantashe urges Steelpoort communities to help fight illegal mining
Mantashe has encouraged residents to report illegal mining operations
Stellenbosch study could transform crop protection in South Africa
The study is in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council.
Nel says Phala Phala ruling shows strength of SA constitution
Nel says ruling shows that the constitution is a strong and robust legal document.
Corruption Watch hails Constitutional Court Phala Phala judgment
The EFF and the ATM had brought the matter to the Constitutional Court.
Western Cape SPCA on high alert as Level 8 weather warning looms
The organisation is working closely with disaster management teams and will be ready to respond
Weather Service warns of cold snap in Free State
Forecaster Tshifhiwa Mathivha says the province can expect cold weather in the coming days.
Late Dr Matjoa remembered as pioneer in Free State dentistry
Makenete was speaking at the funeral service of the 88-year-old Dr Matjoa in Bloemfontein.
Northern Cape floods leave three dead
Three people die in Northern Cape as floods damaged bridges and disrupted schools.
Airlink crew told to stay home over hantavirus exposure
This is due to potential exposure to the hantavirus.
Counterfeit goods worth R17 mln seized in nationwide SAPS crackdown
SAPS has warned consumers against buying counterfeit and illicit goods.
SA constitution solid, but implementation falters: PSC Chair
Dr Somadoda Fikeni says South Africa’s constitution is solid, but lacks proper implementation.