Five killed in a head-on collision at Umzumbe, KZN
Three children and two adults, believed to be the mother and father, died instantly.
South Africa
C20 Summit calls for developing countries debt to be scrapped
Civil society has a huge role to play in tackling global inequality.
Coalition says killings in Cape Metro is angering residents
Over the last six months, violent crime and fatal shootings have escalated dramatically.
KZN braces for weekend of inclement weather
It was a cut-off low system which led to the deadly and destructive floods in April 2022.
Defence witness at Meyiwa trial says signature on statement not his
Absolom Zungu is the second witness called by the defence.
WC Education provides support after 7-year-old’s alleged rape
Protests have taken place at the school with people demanding video footage.
UJ students protest rape cases, demand action after Kingsway assault
UJ students protested outside SABC, demanding media coverage of rape cases on campuses.
SA Zionist Federation rejects claim over Israel not stamping
The Federation says politicians and the media repeated the inflammatory claim
SA Zionist Federation rejects claim over Israel not stamping Palestinians’ passports
The Federation says politicians and the media repeated the inflammatory claim
Collaboration key for biodiversity conservation
Collaboration key for biodiversity conservation
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has emphasised that safeguarding South Africa’s biodiversity requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, anchored by a shared national mission.
“Conservation without people is hollow. True success hinges on inclusive, transformative...
DWS welcomes court ruling on Emalahleni sewage pollution case
DWS welcomes court ruling on Emalahleni sewage pollution case
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has welcomed a judgment by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, which found the Emalahleni Local Municipality guilty of multiple environmental offences under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the National Water Act (NWA).
The ruling follows the...
Police seize dagga worth approximately R12.3 million in Colesburg
Police say that a 39-year-old foreign national has been arrested.
G20 Leaders’ Summit ‘will go on’ despite absences – President Ramaphosa
G20 Leaders’ Summit ‘will go on’ despite absences – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the G20 Leaders’ Summit will proceed as planned, despite the absence of representation from the United States (US) government.
The President was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the CEO-City Cleanup Partnership Programme held in Kliptown, Johannesburg, on...
Gqeberha e-hailing drivers march over safety concerns, unfair pricing
E-hailing services in Gqeberha have embarked on a shutdown led by the National E-Hailing Federation
News24 | Coffin assault video that shocked SA resurfaces in false claims about Sudan crisis
A years-old video from Mpumalanga’s notorious coffin-assault case is circulating again on Facebook and X, this time misrepresented as footage from Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Level five thunderstorm warning issued for parts of SA
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Eastern and Western Cape will be affected.
Joburg motorists cautioned to prepare for expected road closures
The coordinated exercise will take place on Saturday from 09:00 until 13:00.
Gauteng says its ready to host G20 Summit
The Gauteng Provincial Government says it is ready to welcome G20 visitors.
President Ramaphosa urges Johannesburg to maintain revamp efforts beyond G20 Summit
President Ramaphosa urges Johannesburg to maintain revamp efforts beyond G20 Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the City of Johannesburg to continue the work to revamp the city and bring it to its glory days.
He was speaking during the CEO-City Cleanup Partnership Programme held in Kliptown, Johannesburg, on Friday morning.
The President pushed back on criticism that the...
Macpherson hails “historic” national construction summit
Macpherson hails “historic” national construction summit
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has hailed this week’s National Construction Summit as a “historic” milestone, saying it reaffirmed government’s commitment to rebuilding South Africa’s construction industry through regulatory reforms, improved project delivery, and stronger accountability.
The 2025...
Heavy rain with risk of flooding this weekend
Heavy rain with risk of flooding this weekend
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that the central and eastern parts of South Africa are expected to experience widespread rainfall and severe thunderstorms, which both bring a risk of flooding, amongst others.
This will be due to an intense weather system, a cut-off low pressure, that is expected to affect the country...