Two security officers shot dead during ambush in Lawley, Johannesburg
The security officers were shot and killed while escorting a bakery truck in a suspected ambush.
South Africa
Screening goes a long way to fighting cervical cancer: Survivor
The Health Department says cervical cancer is among the most common cancers in South African women
Western Cape intensifies foot and mouth disease containment measures
Veterinary teams are conducting inspections and tracing animal movements.
SIU secures another repayment in 2016 Rio Olympic Game campaign probe
The Special Tribunal made an order directing Imbizo Events to repay R70 000 to the SIU.
Durban positions itself as a transport and logistics hub
Durban positions itself as a transport and logistics hub
eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has reaffirmed the city’s commitment to working closely with the national Department of Transport and its entities to upgrade transport infrastructure and strengthen it’s position as a vibrant transport and logistics hub.
The commitment follows a two-day oversight visit by...
Court dismisses Zuma and Thales’ acquittal application
Judge Chili said he was not convinced that another court would differ from his holistic approach.
Judgment in state’s Stop Stalingrad application reserved
Judge Chili said he was not convinced that another court would differ from his holistic approach.
Convicted murderer Matthews’ sentencing delayed by N Cape court
Judge Olivier adjourned court to tomorrow after arguments; Matthews guilty of Mandy Bailey murder.
Two critically injured in light aircraft crash in Midrand
Two people have been critically injured after their light aircraft crashed in Midrand.
New Alfred Nzo District mayor vows to prioritise water provision
The new mayor says a sizable percentage of rural communities still have no access to clean water.
Use smartphone to verify Stats SA field workers
Use smartphone to verify Stats SA field workers
The public has been advised to use their smartphones to verify field workers conducting surveys for Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
Throughout the year, Stats SA conducts surveys that include: the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS); General Household Survey (GHS); Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS); Domestic...
Murderer of retired FS magistrate gets 22-year sentence
The court heard in January last year that the retired magistrate was killed at his smallholding.
Portfolio committee calls for long-term disaster preparedness
Portfolio committee calls for long-term disaster preparedness
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee and Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has reiterated the call for long-term disaster preparedness and climate adaptation measures.The call was made during Parliament’s Joint Oversight Delegation on Cooperative Governance to flood-affected...
SA’s accession to Afreximbank a turning point for continental economic integration
SA’s accession to Afreximbank a turning point for continental economic integration
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described South Africa’s accession to the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a major milestone in advancing Africa’s economic integration, industrial development and intra-continental trade.
He was delivering a keynote address at the Afreximbank Accession Signing...
Limpopo records 12 malaria-related deaths since April 2025
The Health Department says over 800 malaria cases have been recorded in Limpopo since last April.
UJ to revolutionalise the housing sector with technology
Researchers say they’ve developed a 3D printer capable of constructing a 40sqm house in 8 hours
SA Medical Research Council conducts groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial in humans
SA Medical Research Council conducts groundbreaking HIV vaccine trial in humans
The first participant in the BRILLIANT 011 first-in-human clinical trial for the HIV vaccine has been enrolled at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) site at the Groote Schuur Hospital.
The groundbreaking trial is being conducted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), together with the...
Mass prayer for Isipingo crash victims to be held at King Zwelithini
Eleven people died when the Toyota Quantum taxi they were travelling in collided with a truck.
Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe
Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has warned that illegal mining is one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa’s mining sector – costing the economy billions in lost revenue.
The Minister was delivering remarks at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) National Inquiry into...
R24m bridge set to transform access in Engcobo
R24m bridge set to transform access in Engcobo
Residents of the Chaba Administrative Area (Ward 1) in Engcobo are one step closer to safer travel, improved access to services and new job opportunities, following the official introduction of a contractor for the long-awaited Chaba Bridge and access road.
For years, community members have had to contend with difficult and often unsafe...
Mining Indaba to strengthen collaboration between government, investors
Mining Indaba to strengthen collaboration between government, investors
Next week’s Mining Indaba Investment Forum will provide an opportunity for direct engagement between government and investors, with a strong emphasis on strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors. This as the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with...