Fire crews continue to battle blaze at Du Toitskloof Pass
The Cape Winelands District Municipality say the fires started on Friday have spread.
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SONA 2026: President to outline Government’s programme of action
SONA 2026: President to outline Government’s programme of action
When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the evening of 12 February 2026, the setting will once again carry deep constitutional and historical symbolism.
Parliament is set to convene a joint sitting of the two Houses at the Cape Town City Hall – the same venue, where former...
Fatal R410 accident claims three lives in Eastern Cape
The vehicle had five occupants when the driver lost control, leaving three dead at the scene
20 years on Hammanskraal residents still battling without clean water
Residents says they have had to rely on water tankers and sometimes have to pay the operators.
Those implicated at Madlanga Inquiry will be prosecuted: Mothibi
Andy Mothibi says the NPA will work with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective prosecution.
Residents of Swartruggens say they relocating due to water challenges
The Swartruggens Dam is full and currently overflowing
SAPS gives update on commissions of inquiry
SAPS gives update on commissions of inquiry
South African Police Service (SAPS) members whose names have been mentioned at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee have received notices of investigation into their alleged misconduct, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said.“To date, members whose names were mentioned at both committees...
Police operations bear fruit
Police operations bear fruit
Festive season police operations led to the arrest of 236 887 individuals, with 32 318 suspects having been wanted for various crimes ranging from murder to car hijackings, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola said.“Since the official launch of these operations in October last year, SAPS [South African Police Service] members have...
New locally produced vaccine to help tackle foot and mouth disease
Steenhuisen says the development positions South Africa to better manage future outbreaks.
Storm leaves trail of destruction at Macosa Village, Eastern Cape
At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm.
Breakthrough in Foot and Mouth Disease fight
Breakthrough in Foot and Mouth Disease fight
South Africa’s fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has received a boost with the first batch of locally produced vaccines in over 20 years set to reach farmers soon.This as the country has resumed local FMD vaccine production.“This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a proactive, science led war on...
Madibeng Mayor VIP guards accused of killing SANDF member get bail
NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the matter has been postponed to April.
Matlala defence to file another bail application with new evidence
Matlala and his co-accused appeared in court today, with the case postponed to Thursday next week.
Case opened after Mpumalanga learner accidentally killed by scholar bus
Officials are expected to visit the school and the family of the deceased learner this afternoon.
Society urged to invest in nurturing the boy child
Society urged to invest in nurturing the boy child
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says there is an urgent need within families, communities and society at large to invest more in nurturing the boy child.“We must teach boys, from an early age, that actions have consequences, that respect is not a sign of weakness but of strength; that discipline is an act of...
Ladysmith, Ulundi temperature to reach close to 40°C: SAWS
The weather service has issued an advisory for a heatwave in northern parts of the province.
Planned maintenance to affect water supply in parts of Pretoria
Residents have been cautioned to use water sparingly during the maintenance period.
Matjeng asked ‘Cat’ Matlala to source her Ozempic, Commission hears
Ozempic is also used for weightloss although it is not approved for this use.
Call for swift investigation into killing of three siblings
Call for swift investigation into killing of three siblings
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for a thorough and expedited investigation into the murder of three minor children in Lulwane village in Manguzi, northern KwaZulu-Natal.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident occurred on the night of 30 January 2026 and resulted in the deaths of...
Brig. Matjeng helped ‘Cat’ Matlala claim funds for 140 non-arrivals
Brig. Matjeng testified that she sent Matlala a code to enable him to claim for the 140 non-arrivals
Smith, Burger to carry SA flag at Winter Games
Smith, Burger to carry SA flag at Winter Games
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games set to get underway, cross-country skier Matthew Smith and skeleton athlete Nicole Burger have been selected to carry the South African flag at the opening ceremony of the games.“Smith (35) and Burger (31) are the oldest members among the five athletes who will do duty for Team SA at the XXV Winter...