FRIDAY, 08 MAY 2026, 08:40
Cabinet condemns fake videos of attacks on foreign nationals amid protests
Cabinet has condemned the viral circulation of fake videos and images claiming to be of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa.
“The fake videos and images… are intended to undermine the good reputation of South Africa internationally and undermine South Africa’s pursuit of a better Africa...
Two police officers in Mpumalanga have been arrested for alleged corruption and extortion…
Indaba places rural infrastructure and inclusive economy under spotlight
Advancing rural infrastructure development and building an inclusive economy will take centre stage as Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, presides over the National Integrated Rural Development Indaba in Bloemfontein.
The two-day Indaba, held from 7 to 8 May 2026 at Lemo Green Park in...
Cat Matlala faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and money laundering.
SAPS mourns loss of two Tactical Response sergeants
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is mourning the tragic loss of two Tactical Response Team (TRT) sergeants, who lost their lives in a single motor vehicle accident in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
At the time of the accident, the members were travelling to Pretoria on Tuesday evening to testify in cases before court when the State...
Nelson Mandela Bay issues flood warning amid hazardous conditions
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre has urged residents, motorists, and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall continues to cause widespread flooding and hazardous conditions across various parts of the metro.
In a statement on Thursday, the municipality reported that...
Electoral Commission launches journal on African elections
Ahead of the Local Government Elections to be held in November, the Electoral Commission in partnership with the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) have launched the inaugural Special Issue of the Journal of African Elections.
Launched in Johannesburg on Wednesday, the special issue is a...
Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West
An intelligence driven operation has resulted in the arrest of five suspects, including a police officer, in connection with an ATM bombing reported in the early hours of the morning in Dinokana, Zeerust in the North West.
The arrests follow a multidisciplinary operation that tracked the suspects and lead to a confrontation...
South Africans are not a xenophobic people – Presidential spokesperson
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic.
The remarks come as demonstrations against undocumented immigrants have spread across several major cities in...
CAA says the aviation sector is equipped to handle adverse weather conditions…
Solar sector is expanding rapidly, but industry leaders warn the country is losing economic value…
Health authorities say hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship are being contained…
Five people, including two former police officers, have been sentenced to 17 years in prison…
Matlala together with his co-accused are expected to once again return to the dock this morning.
The Constitutional Court has ruled against Beit bridge fence companies’ appeal.
USAF says a longer term plan needs to be implemented to ensure sustainability of the scheme.
Residents in Thembisa are calling for closure of some spaza shops.
The rain is expected to continue throughout the night.
Mandlenkosi “Shoes” Zondo has maintained that police forced him to sign a statement.
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says South Africa should first benefit its own.
Adams is yet to arrive at the police station where he’s due to be booked.