EFF welcomes arrests in Medicare 24 tender corruption investigation
Matlala, the first accused, was denied bail while the rest were granted bail.
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Three arrested in R2.5m abalone bust in Cape Town
Three suspects arrested in Cape Town, authorities seize abalone worth over R2.5 million…
Xhariep Municipality calls for fair funding model
Xhariep District Municipality says current funding models disadvantage poorer municipalities…
Veteran journalist and author, Terry Bell dies at 84
Bell’s journalistic career began in the 1960s, working for several publications
Fire-fighting helicopter crashes in Hout Bay, pilot survives
The cause of the accident is yet to be determined
Cape Town firefighters call in air support to battle Hout Bay blaze
The fire ignited on Tuesday in Hout Bay and reached the mountain ridge overnight
Pres Ramaphosa working to ensure that SAPS remains stable: Magwenya
The NPA has not clarified what charges Masemola is facing.
Cradock Four Inquest hears testimony from former security official
Lukhanyo Calata, son of late Fort Calata says he doesn’t believe that Stemmet is a credible witness
Minister Mantashe assures SA that fuel supply remains stable
Minister Mantashe assures SA that fuel supply remains stable
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has called on South Africans not to panic as the South African fuel supply remains stable.
The Minister was answering questions in Parliament on Wednesday.
Fuel supply security has come under scrutiny following heightened tensions in Iran which led to the closure...
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Flood risk in 3 provinces as thunderstorms persist, hot in KZN
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, which may result in floods, are expected in parts of the Northern Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
Man shot dead in Mowbray, police launch investigation
Police responded to a shooting incident at the corner of Victoria and Queens street
No planned announcement on relief measures for fuel hikes: DMRE
Robert Maake says fuel price adjustments will be announced at the end of this week.
NPA confirms Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola summoned to court
This relates to the multi‑million‑rand Medicare24 Tshwane District contract
Bail plea of eight accused in Limpopo insurance murders postponed
One of the accused has applied to be taken to a mental facility for observation.
Top Cops among 15 granted bail in explosive Medicare24 case
The accused were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the three year R360 million SAPS tender
Senior police officials in court with alleged crime boss, Matlala
Senior police officials in court with alleged crime boss, Matlala
Some 12 senior police officers as well as alleged underground boss, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, have appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption, fraud and the Contravention of the PFMA.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the charges stem from the alleged irregular awarding of...
Summit highlights innovation, investment in Africa’s blue economy
Summit highlights innovation, investment in Africa’s blue economy
The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre has been transformed into a hub for the regenerative blue economy as the second day of the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit reaches its peak.
The three-day summit, from 23 to 25 March 2026, has brought together about 500 delegates, including innovators,...
Case against murder accused Tiffany Meek postponed to April
Meek appeared before the high court sitting at Palm Ridge, East in the east of Johannesburg.
Inside the R360m SAPS tender case: Matlala,15 others in court
The number of suspects has now risen to sixteen from the twelve initially mentioned by the NPA
Government welcomes arrest of 12 police officers
Government welcomes arrest of 12 police officers
Government has welcomed the arrest of 12 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and a company director in relation to a tender that was awarded irregularly to Medicare 24.
All accused were expected to make their first appearance before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday on charges of corruption, fraud and the...
KZN Premier commends community safety’s spirit of volunteerism
KZN Premier commends community safety’s spirit of volunteerism
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has commended members of voluntary community safety structures for their dedication and sacrifice in the ongoing effort to build safer communities free from crime.
The Premier was speaking at a recent engagement with crime prevention structures at Riverview Community Hall in Ward 10...