SAPS commends investigative teams after bail denied in two high-profile cases

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has commended members of the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) and the Commission Recommendations Task Team (CRTT) for their investigative work following the denial of bail in two high-profile cases.

While all accused persons remain innocent until proven...

RTMC urges caution when driving at night and early morning

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to improve their vehicles’ visibility and exercise extreme caution when driving late at night or in the early hours of the morning after 24 people died in separate crashes.

“The corporation calls on motorists to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol...

Deputy President calls for deeper SA-India cooperation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged Indian business leaders and investors to work with South Africa to build industries that create jobs, advance technology and expand skills to meet the changing needs of the economy.

Addressing the South Africa-India Technology, Trade and Investment Roundtable, he underscored the...

Mpumalanga learner to represent SA at Sweden youth water prize 

Mpumalanga has achieved a historic first after a Grade 11 learner from Sintintile Secondary School was crowned the 2026 national winner of the South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP).

This secures Sinenhlanhla Sikhulile Nkosi’s position to represent South Africa on the global stage in Sweden later this year.

The...

Petrol price increases, diesel on a downturn

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol will increase by R1.43 this Wednesday, while the prices of diesel, paraffin and LP gas will decrease.

The adjusted prices for this month are as follows:

Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): R1.43 increase.Petrol 95 (ULP &LRP): R1.43 increase.Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R3.24...

KZN police arrests ATDF-SA national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested an All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3 southbound in Bergville in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police were conducting patrols along the N3 when they noticed that traffic was moving...

KZN police arrest ATDF-SA national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested an All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3 southbound in Bergville in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police were conducting patrols along the N3 when they noticed that traffic was moving...

Spotlight on the new generation of young police officers

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month from 1 June, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a national campaign celebrating a new generation of young officers who are driving ethical policing, professionalism and public service across the country.

Under the campaign: “My Blood is Blue”, SAPS will this month...

Police experts deployed to investigate Woolies explosions

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that the Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has deployed a National Forensic Task Team – together with Crime Intelligence experts – to investigate the explosions that occurred at Woolworths stores in the Free State and Gauteng provinces last...

Moody’s affirms Eskom ratings

Global ratings agency Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Eskom’s B2/Ba2 credit ratings with a stable outlook.

This comes just a week after Fitch, the credit rating agency, also affirmed the power utility’s Local-Currency Issuer Default rating at ‘B’ with a stable outlook.

“Moody’s Ratings…affirmed Eskom’s B2 long-term corporate family rating, B2-PD...

Launch of HIV medication, Lenacapavir to be held on Friday

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch the roll out of the lifesaving HIV prevention injectable medicine, Lenacapavir, later this week.

Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering patients six months of continuous protection per dose and a welcome relief from daily pills or the bi-monthly...

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off low-pressure system is expected to bring cold, wet and windy weather to the central and southern parts of the country on Wednesday, with possible localised flooding in the Eastern and Western Cape.

“A cold front is expected to slip south of the country, with a cut-off low deepening west...

Department demands action over Kai !Garib Municipality’s deteriorating water and sanitation services

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has condemned the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape for failing to implement remedial measures aimed at addressing persistent deficiencies in its water and sanitation services.

The criticism follows the release of...

SAPS conducts public consultation sessions on allocation of resources at police stations

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently conducting nationwide public consultation sessions on the implementation and refinement of the Station Post Requirement (SPR) Tool, aimed at improving equitable allocation of police resources across police stations in the country. 

The Station...

Eskom records ‘sustained improvements’ as load shedding is kept at bay

Sustained improvements in Eskom’s plant performance, reliability and operational discipline continue to fuel South Africa’s power system stability even as seasonal temperatures decline and electricity demand rises.

This according to the power utility which recorded more than 376 days without the implementation of...