Life Esidimeni prosecutions by NPA long overdue: DA
Families and opposition parties say full criminal accountability is essential to ensure justice.
South Africa
Parliament confirms ATM’s impeachment motion request
The Independent Police Directorate has declassified its report into the 2020 burglary.
Expert: Zuma-Sambudla tweets fueled 2021 unrest violence
Advocate Dali Mpofu grilled Emma Sadleir, disputing her assertion that she is an independent witness
‘Full extent of Standard Bank data breach remains unclear’: Regulator
Standard Bank has not disclosed how many clients were affected but says its systems remain secure.
Tributes pour in for Mazibuko as Ladysmith Black Mambazo returns home
Lady Smith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko will be laid to rest, this Saturday
Company linked to Ormonde building collapse faces forensic probe
The building collapse led to the deaths of nine construction workers.
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s to spend another week in jail
Nkosi is currently appearing before the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court.
KaHhoyi residents stranded as damaged road halts transport
The residents claim that the road has been in this condition for the past 15 years.
KZN machete killing sparks renewed crime fears
Two men fought ending in the attacker being killed with a machete.
NPA to prosecute individuals implicated in Life Esidimeni tragedy
The decision follows years of investigation into the deaths of 141 psychiatric patients.
No flood-related incidents reported so far in the city: Joburg EMS
This comes as Johannesburg continues to experience widespread thunderstorms and persistent rainfall.
Northern Cape woes investors to expand and create jobs opportunities
Northern Cape woes investors to expand and create jobs opportunities
Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, says over the next two days, investors, public institutions, business leaders, and other economic role players will gather in the province to deliberate on how they can deepen investment, expand opportunity and create jobs for people
“We look forward to … presenting the...
Northern Cape woos investors to expand and create jobs opportunities
Northern Cape woos investors to expand and create jobs opportunities
Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, says over the next two days, investors, public institutions, business leaders, and other economic role players will gather in the province to deliberate on how they can deepen investment, expand opportunity and create jobs for people
“We look forward to … presenting the...
Businessman Suliman Carrim hospitalised
Carrim allegedly suffered a heart attack at a gym in Sandton this morning.
Services restored at Gqeberha healthcare facilities after strike action
Services restored at Gqeberha healthcare facilities after strike action
The Dora Nginza Hospital and the Motherwell Community Health Centre (CHC) in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, are back to full working capacity following unprotected strike action at the two facilities.
This, according to Eastern Cape Department of Health Head of Department (HOD) Dr Rolene Wagner, who briefed the media...
Probe launched after animal remains found at KZN school
KZN education department investigates discovery of animal remains at Glenhaven Secondary School.
Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted
Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will institute legal action against individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
The tragedy unfolded between 2015 and 2016 when psychiatric patients were moved from licensed care facilities to unregistered and ill-equipped centres, resulting in the death of some 141...
Brakpan Court postpones bail application in Witness D murder case
Matipandile Sotheni faces charges including murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Suspended Sgt. Fannie Nkosi to plead not guilty to all charges
Nkosi faces charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice and unlawful possession of amunition.
Oversight visit to Meyerton wastewater treatment works
Oversight visit to Meyerton wastewater treatment works
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, conduct an oversight visit to the Meyerton Wastewater Treatment Works in the Midvaal Local Municipality.
The visit aims to assess progress on the upgrade and expansion project and engage with key stakeholders in the locality. It will also review...
SAWS warns of persistent rain
SAWS warns of persistent rain
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off low (COL) is situated over the central interior of the country, and it has resulted in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers over the central and eastern parts.
The COL is expected to exit the mainland by Tuesday; however, the rainfall persists throughout the week.
“Partly cloudy...