SA men in Russia were promised bodyguard training, not war: Families
Families of four South African men who were rescued from Ukraine express gratitude to Ramaphosa
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Mkhwebane refutes Sibiya’s ‘cleared of wrongdoing’ claim
Mkhwebane says her office’s 2022 report lists irregularities and calls for further action.
Dirco details complexities in bringing SA men home from Russia
The men arrived at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.
SA men brought back from Russia pose safety risk: Makhubela
Four men who were allegedly lured into fighting in Ukraine have arrived in SA.
Minerals Council team to assist Ekapa Mine rescue trapped miners
A mud rush incident has left five mineworkers trapped underground.
Steve Biko Hospital experiences delays in surgical services
The failure has affected theatre operations but contingency measures are have put into place.
Four of 19 men stranded in Russia arrive in SA
They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for bodyguard training.
Cholota’s lawyers surprised by court’s dismissal of plea
Defence Attorney Piet Tibane says the defence will study the judgment to determine a way forward.
Chiloane vows probe into death of Tembisa Grade 5 learner
Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.
Booysen’s lawyer says inconsistencies in state witness Mr X’s testimony
Booysen and 11 others face 2017 Wainstein murder, plus organised crime related charges.
N West cancels services of scholar transport operator after bus crash
The bus overturned after the steering wheel broke off causing it to lose control.
Second accused in Meyiwa trial rejects ‘nkabi’ characterisation
Accused two in Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has been on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria.
Three more charged in connection with murder of e-hailing driver
The accused face charges of premeditated murder, murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances.
South African Weather Service warns of severe storms in northern KZN
Dlamini urges residents in uThukela District, uMzinyathi District to heed severe storm warnings.
IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections
IEC flags generative AI and hyper-local disinformation as risk ahead of local elections
As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in hyper-local disinformation campaigns has emerged as a key concern for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya warned that the...
Forum blames government for deepening Joburg water crisis
The forum says it has been reaching out to relevant government authorities with little response.
High Court postpones murder accused Tiffany Meek’s case to next month
Murder-accused Tiffany Meek faces five charges over her son’s 2024 death; case delayed.
Government committed to localisation in ITP programme
Government committed to localisation in ITP programme
Government committed to localisation in ITP programme
Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré has pushed back against misinformation in the public on the role of local players in South Africa’s Independent Transmission Project (ITP) Programme.
The Deputy Minister was speaking at the Disinformation Dialogue...
Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills
Steenhuisen calls for urgent resolution to secure sugar mills
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has raised serious concern over the escalating crisis facing the sugar industry following the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett.
Steenhuisen said urgent intervention is needed to secure the operation of key sugar mills ahead of the April crushing season.
According to the Department of...
Shebe Maburna’s case postponed to 27 March 2026
The case of attempted murder and assault against Shebe Maburna has been postponed to 27 March 2026
Man gets four life sentences for murders in KwaZulu-Natal
34-year-old man sentenced four life prison terms for killing traditional leader and others in KZN