Chiloane vows probe into death of Tembisa Grade 5 learner
Grade 5 learner, Neo Mokgoatsane died after a goalpost fell on him in Tembisa.
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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
Dtic Minister commits to investigating governance issues
Dtic Minister commits to investigating governance issues
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says he remains committed to investigating issues related to governance and malfeasance as they relate to the Film and Television Production Incentive.
The Minister led a delegation of senior officials from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), including...
eThekwini Municipality reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion
eThekwini Municipality reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion
The eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and people-centred city.
During a recent public consultation with the disability sector on the city’s Draft Annual Report 2024/25, the municipality underscored its focus on ensuring that service delivery responds...
SAPS, SANDF work to finalises deployment plan
SAPS, SANDF work to finalises deployment plan
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have met to finalise the deployment plan of the defence force in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said.“I can confirm that the SAPS National Commissioner General...
SAPS, SANDF work to finalise deployment plan
SAPS, SANDF work to finalise deployment plan
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have met to finalise the deployment plan of the defence force in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said.“I can confirm that the SAPS National Commissioner General...
Over 20 criminal cases were opened against me: Sibiya
He has been testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.
Court dismisses Moroadi Cholota’s bid to halt her corruption case
Judge Phillip Loubser delivered the judgment in Cholota’s court bid to avoid prosecution.
South Africa to receive one million FMD vaccine
South Africa to receive one million FMD vaccine
The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the shipment marks the first phase of a...
Hormone‑disrupting chemicals found in sanitary pad brands sold in SA
UFS found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every sanitary pad and pantyliner from brands sold in SA.