Defence questions investigative methodology in pig farm murder trial
Zachariah Olivier is accused of shooting dead two women on Onverwacht Farm.
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Small business owners urged to take advantage of government support
Small business owners urged to take advantage of government support
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has urged small business operators and innovators in Kwaggafontein township in Mpumalanga to take advantage of the various government programmes designed to assist them.
The dtic hosted a workshop to empower entrepreneurs with information on the different...
LIVE: Minister John Steenhuisen briefs media on FMD vaccine rollout
Steenhuisen briefs the media on Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine rollout.
Five Sassa officials fired for fraud in Joburg
Eight South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) officials were arrested last year.
dtic welcomes swift investigation into suppliers of sanitary pads
dtic welcomes swift investigation into suppliers of sanitary pads
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has welcomed the National Consumer Commission’s (NCC) swift investigation into nine suppliers of sanitary pads and panty liners.
A study from the University of the Free State found that some sanitary pads and panty liners contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals....
Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia
Correctional Services unveils new uniform insignia
Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, will unveil new uniform insignia and preside over a medal ceremony to honour long-serving officials of the Department of Correctional Services on Friday.
“The medal ceremony forms part of the department’s renewed effort to recognise and honour officials who have demonstrated...
Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility
Deputy President launches R100m Wits Hydrogen Facility
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions must anchor a new era of reindustrialisation, urging the country to “build what we use and innovate what we export”.
This as he launched the R100 million Wits Strategic Hydrogen Localisation Investment Facility (Wits-SAHLI) on Friday.
Speaking at the...
Home Affairs prints first ID with Khoi-San traditional name
Home Affairs prints first ID with Khoi-San traditional name
Minister Leon Schreiber has handed over the first Smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works, which records a Khoi-San traditional name.
This follows the latest upgrades to Home Affairs departmental IT systems.
A month ago, Schreiber was informed of a young man named, !Khūboab...
Tansational crimes under the spotlight at regional police meeting
Tansational crimes under the spotlight at regional police meeting
Law enforcement agencies within the Southern Africa region have committed to strengthening collaboration in the fight against cross-border and transnational organised crime.
This is according to National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, who was speaking on Thursday at a two-day consultative meeting...
Transnational crimes under the spotlight at regional police meeting
Transnational crimes under the spotlight at regional police meeting
Law enforcement agencies within the Southern Africa region have committed to strengthening collaboration in the fight against cross-border and transnational organised crime.
This is according to National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, who was speaking on Thursday at a two-day consultative meeting...
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 27 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
SAPS targets R50 mln for Education Trust at 7th National Golf Day
The fundraising event will be held at the Serengeti Golf Estate in Kempton Park
Deputy Minister Phaahla leads Community-Based Health Screening Campaign
Deputy Minister Phaahla leads Community-Based Health Screening Campaign
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, is today leading a Community-Based Health Screening Campaign at Giyani Stadium in Limpopo as part of ongoing efforts to encourage individuals and communities to take charge of their health by adopting healthier lifestyles and preventative behaviours.
In a statement,...
Bongani Ntanzi to return to court in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Ntanzi faces cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria over Senzo Meyiwa’s 2014 murder.
Vietnamese man appears in court on wildlife trafficking charge
He was intercepted at the airport before he could board a flight to Singapore earlier this week.
Investigating officer tells court that pig farmer Zachariah Olivier wanted to confess to the killings
Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu, were shot and killed at a dumping site at Onverwacht farm.
Gauteng ramps up fight against foot-and-mouth disease
More than 260 000 animals have been affected by the outbreak.
Lamola meets with families of repatriated men from Russia, Ukraine conflict
Lamola meets with families of repatriated men from Russia, Ukraine conflict
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has formally met with the families of the South African men recently repatriated after being caught in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The meeting on Thursday served as a “humanitarian touchpoint” after the safe...
Man handed life sentence for raping stepdaughter for 13 years
The court heard that the minor was sexually abused by the man since the age of three.
Nkabinde Enquiry hears how cops killed a suspect and planted firearm
Mangena further told the commission that the officers severely assaulted the victim.
North West unveils major infrastructure drive
North West unveils major infrastructure drive
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has announced wide-ranging infrastructure commitments aimed at restoring dignity, accelerating service delivery and stimulating local economic growth across the province.Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Mahikeng on Thursday, Mokgosi outlined major investments in water, housing and...