
LIVE: Marius van der Merwe’s murder suspect appears in court
The suspect arrested at the weekend for the killing of former EMPD officer Marius Van der Merwe
MONDAY, 16 MARCH 2026, 18:48

The suspect arrested at the weekend for the killing of former EMPD officer Marius Van der Merwe

Minister John Steenhuisen set lead a foot and mouth vaccination drive in Polokwane on Monday
Nelson Mandela Bay increases ward councillor discretionary fund
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has increased the Ward Councillor Discretionary Allowance from R100 000 to R150 000 per ward councillor, raising the total annual allocation from R6 million to R9 million per financial year.The allowance increase was approved during a recent full council meeting.The Ward Councillor...

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the inaugural National Transport Conference.
Limpopo government assisting communities affected by floods
The Limpopo Provincial Government has assured residents that it is fully prepared to assist communities affected by flooding, which has caused widespread damage to roads and infrastructure in parts of the Waterberg, Vhembe and Mopani districts.
The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure has dispatched...

Both Cholota and the state are expected to make oral submissions in the appeal application.

The suspect was arrested over the weekend in connection to the murder of Witness D.
Right to human dignity a ‘fundamental’ right
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the right to human dignity as one of the “most fundamental” values enshrined in the Constitution.
The President addressed the nation through his weekly newsletter ahead of the national commemoration of Human Rights Day this coming weekend.
“This year, we mark three decades since South Africa...
President Ramaphosa committed to justice for victims of apartheid-era crimes
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring justice for victims of apartheid-era crimes, saying their calls for accountability cannot be ignored. In a statement on Sunday, the Presidency said government remains determined to pursue justice for families who have long sought closure...

Three accused persons are being tried for the theft of 580 000 US dollars from Ramaphosa’s farm.
President Ramaphosa addresses inaugural National Transport Conference
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this morning address the inaugural National Transport Conference at Gallagher Estate in Midrand.
The conference, held under the theme: ‘Transport: The Driver for Growth, Job Creation, Inclusivity and Sustainability’, will bring together decision-makers, investors and innovators to...

National Language Summit commences on Monday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

The Chief of the Army assured the nation that there will be no incidents of assaults by soldiers

This comes only two months after severe floods caused R10 billion in infrastructure damage.

Mbeki is facing scrutiny over his handling of TRC recommendations during his presidency.

The South African Post Office was placed under business rescue, in July 2023
State will prevail over criminality – General Masemola
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the authority of the State will prevail over criminality and lawlessness as government intensifies its fight against organised crime through the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support police operations.
Speaking at a joint media...

SANZAF will distribute 50 000 Fitrah Hampers, packed with essential food staples for the day of Eid

Religious leaders have gathered in Sharpeville in the Vaal to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre

Police say the children were left inside the room while their grandmother went to the tuckshop.
South Africa notes Israel’s response in ICJ case
The South African government has noted the filing of Israel’s response to its written pleadings in the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Presidency said Israel filed its response on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the case brought by South...