
Modise points to undocumented hostel tenants in Saulsville massacre
At least eleven people were killed in the mass shooting.
MONDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2025, 00:28

At least eleven people were killed in the mass shooting.

Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences and says he will expect a full report.

Eleven people were killed and 14 others wounded in a shooting at a Saulsville drinking establishment

The shooting happened at a drinking establishment at the local hostel in Saulsville, Pretoria
Police launch manhunt for suspects who fatally shot Witness D
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed “Witness D”, who had testified at the Madlanga Commission.
The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, will meet and brief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga on investigations into the murder of Witness D. Madlanga...
President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Van der Merwe family
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offers his deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Marius van der Merwe, who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission.
Van der Merwe was a Brakpan-based security industry member and former Ekhurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department official. He was shot multiple...

At least 10 others were injured in the incident and were taken to the hospital for medical attention
SADC Media Awards recognise journalistic excellence
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has called on Southern Africa’s journalists to take ownership of the region’s story, saying the SADC Media Awards remain one of the most powerful platforms for shaping a shared regional identity.
Speaking at the 2025 SADC Media Awards dinner — where the 2026 competition was also...

‘Witness D’, Marius van der Merwe, detailed allegations of a murder cover by the EMPD deputy chief

Police have confirmed that a witness from Madlanga Commission has been shot dead in Brakpan

Umalusi has confirmed that the 2025 matric results will be released on the 12th of January 2026

South Africa is commemorating 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Equal Education approached the Western Cape High Court in April.

The Bloemfontein court has sentenced 52-year-old Sello Cedric Pinkoane to 14 years’ imprisonment

CoGTA says strengthening South Africa’s disaster response systems requires clear legislation

Limpopo Police Commissioner Lt General Hadebe says the rate of sexual offences and GBV has increased

Cookhouse Police in the Eastern Cape are looking for suspects who escaped from police custody

Three people arrested for fraud and corruption after promising people jobs at Matlosana Municipality
IPID welcomes 20-year sentence imposed on EMPD officer
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has welcomed the 20-year sentence imposed on an Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officer for the murder of his partner in 2023.
On 21 September 2023, at around 13:00, two Constables from EMPD went to fetch their colleague, Constable Robert Ngobeni from home...

Home Affairs Dept says it will extend operating hours at its offices from Monday until 16 January

Former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa was killed in Vosloorus on October 2014.