Pretoria court to hear arguments in Makgotloe’s bail application
Laurence Makgotloe is accused of manipulating ballistic evidence and submitting misleading reports.
South Africa
SAHRC report exposes bucket system in Makana Municipality
Mayor Yandiswa Vara maintains they’ve made strides in improving service delivery
Seven accused in AKA, Tibz murders to appear jointly in Durban court
AKA and Tibz were gunned down in an alleged hit outside a restaurant in Durban in 2023.
Bitou deputy Mayor to appear in court over public firearm discharge
Kolwapi is expected to appear in a local Magistrate’s Court following firearm discharge
Police pursue leads in hunt for suspects in Cleveland mass killing
Residents suspect that the shooting is linked to a turf war between groups of illegal miners
Limpopo MEC sends warning to illegal initiation schools
The MEC officially launched the initiation season in Polokwane today.
Chaos erupts at Modack trial as accused walk out
Toufeek Brown and other accused walked out of the courtroom, hurling profanities.
Deputy Mayor to appear in court for discharging gun in public
Viral videos on social media showed Kolwapi firing a weapon several times into the air.
SAHRC releases damning report on Makana Municipality water crisis
Findings reveal that some communities are still subjected to the use of the bucket system.
Malawian nationals seek refuge at Sherwood Hall in Durban
A representative of the Malawian community alleges threats and violence have increased recently.
Police suspect illegal mining link in Cleveland mass shooting
Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says the Cleveland shooting could be linked to illegal mining.
BMA campaign targets corruption at all ports of entry
Oshoek is one of the busiest borders connecting the Kingdom of Eswatini and South Africa.
Mthatha residents still await housing a year after flood disaster
Wednesday marks a year since the disastrous floods, in Mthatha.
DPWI reforms aimed at better life for all
DPWI reforms aimed at better life for all
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says his department is taking the public into its confidence as wrongdoing is investigated while also strengthening accountability, protecting public money and ensuring that it works for all South Africans.“In the Budget Vote I will deliver this afternoon, I will speak about the...
Morolong highlights importance of Milestones Campaign as SA marks Youth Month
Morolong highlights importance of Milestones Campaign as SA marks Youth Month
With South Africa moving towards the 50th anniversary of Youth Day, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong has highlighted the importance of the Milestones of Freedom Campaign, which government will launch next week.The Deputy Minister was speaking during an engagement with the Free State...
KZN backs National Treasury drive to eliminate ghost employees
KZN backs National Treasury drive to eliminate ghost employees
KwaZulu-Natal Treasury says it is ready to support the implementation of the nationwide initiative aimed at verifying all government employees and investigating allegations of ghost workers and payroll irregularities in the public service, as per National Treasury Instruction No. 4 of 2026/27.
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for...
Deputy President to engage Limpopo traditional leaders
Deputy President to engage Limpopo traditional leaders
As part of government’s commitment to strengthen traditional leadership, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will engage Traditional Leaders in Polokwane on Friday.“The engagement forms part of Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the institution of Traditional Leadership and fostering collaboration between government...
Learners killed in Limpopo crash to be laid to rest after DNA results
Families of Apel fire victims relieved after DNA confirmation enables burials
NCC announces recall of 18 Hino trucks
NCC announces recall of 18 Hino trucks
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) on Wednesday announced the recall of certain Hino 700 Series trucks.This follows a notification by Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd.“The recalled units were sold nationally through authorised Toyota dealerships between 10 September 2024 and 10 December 2024. This recall applies to 18 Hino 700...
Government continues drive for energy security
Government continues drive for energy security
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has outlined government’s comprehensive plan to fortify South Africa’s energy security, while driving the transition toward sustainable energy.
The Minister delivered the keynote address at the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa Annual Imbizo, which kicked off at the...
Mashatile to address closing session of 9th South African TB conference
Mashatile to address closing session of 9th South African TB conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), will on Thursday address the closing session of the 9th South African TB Conference taking place at Birchwood Hotel & O.R Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng.
The conference will...