LIVE: Suspects arrested for murder of e-hailing driver in court
Three arrested after an e-hailing driver was allegedly killed on Wednesday appear in Court.
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LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 16 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Call for ceasefire as South Sudan moves towards elections
Call for ceasefire as South Sudan moves towards elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan.
The President delivered the closing remarks at the African Union (AU) Ad-hoc High Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) Plus Summit, held in Ethiopia on Sunday.
The summit was convened on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary...
E-hailing drivers to protest outside Pretoria Magistrate’s Court
Three suspects are to appear in court in connection with the brutal murder of an e-hailing driver.
New species discovered at Richtersveld National Park
New species discovered at Richtersveld National Park
Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park.
Internationally respected entomologists, Dr Massimo Meregalli (Italy) and Dr Roman Borovec (Czech Republic), recently published new research on flightless weevils collected in remote parts of the...
SANParks suspends indemnity form at Table Mountain
SANParks suspends indemnity form at Table Mountain
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has suspended the indemnity and verification form requirement at Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect.“We have listened to the concerns raised by visitors and tourism partners and have acted decisively. Over the next 12 months, SANParks will implement a fully digitised ID...
Four suspects to appear in court after police operations in Heidedal
Police confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R715 000 during the operation.
Government creating opportunities for young people
Government creating opportunities for young people
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating work opportunities for young people, while improving the quality of education.
The President on Monday said targeted interventions in schools are helping to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world.
In his weekly newsletter today, following the...
Two more suspects allegedly linked to e-hailing driver’s murder nabbed
All three suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this Monday morning
First batch of houses for Durban flood victims to be ready by March
The houses for those displaced by the 2022 floods were initially set for completion in December.
LP scholar transport has 60 days to finalise operating documentation
Operators urged to familiarise themselves with process of applying for scholar transport permits.
Jerome Booysen murder trial set to resume in the WC High Court
On Wednesday last week, the state requested a postponement after Booysen fell ill.
KZN e-hailing operators demand arrests after Phoenix assault
Siboniso Duma condemned the incident and tasked a team to work to improve relations.
Female suspect in e-hailing driver murder expected in Court on Monday
Female suspect in e-hailing driver murder faces charges of hijacking and murder.
Livestock vaccination is under way at Fisantekraal farms for FMD
Authorities have urged farmers to contact local veterinarian in suspicion of Foot and Mouth Disease.
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Ramaphosa Says South Africa Will Use AI to Combat Illicit Trade
South Africa will deploy advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, to crack down on counterfeit and illicit goods, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his 2026 State of the Nation address. “We are establishing a National Illicit Economy Disruption Programme that brings together key state agencies and other stakeholders, including the private sector,” Ramaphosa […]