TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 19:42
Weather outlook: 16 February – 22 February
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that on Monday the country will experience partly cloudy, warm-to-hot conditions over the western interior, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers possible from the afternoon.
“There is a yellow level 2 warning of severe thunderstorms over the central and southern parts...
Motorists are urged to use alternative routes as emergency personnel attend to the scene.
Hawks launch manhunt for suspects involved in shooting of a police Sergeant
The East London Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit have launched an intensive, coordinated manhunt for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of serving police sergeant, Ndodomzi Dion Tengile (42), at Zizamele Township, in Butterworth.
The member was attached to Visible Policing at Port St...
PFP says the proposed amendment could impact on Islamic law, which prescribes the immediate burial
Police say preliminary investigations suggest the victim was murdered allegedly by a man and woman.
Three arrested after an e-hailing driver was allegedly killed on Wednesday appear in Court.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
Call for ceasefire as South Sudan moves towards elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan.
The President delivered the closing remarks at the African Union (AU) Ad-hoc High Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) Plus Summit, held in Ethiopia on Sunday.
The summit was convened on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary...
Three suspects are to appear in court in connection with the brutal murder of an e-hailing driver.
New species discovered at Richtersveld National Park
Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park.
Internationally respected entomologists, Dr Massimo Meregalli (Italy) and Dr Roman Borovec (Czech Republic), recently published new research on flightless weevils collected in remote parts of the...
SANParks suspends indemnity form at Table Mountain
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has suspended the indemnity and verification form requirement at Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect.“We have listened to the concerns raised by visitors and tourism partners and have acted decisively. Over the next 12 months, SANParks will implement a fully digitised ID...
Police confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of R715 000 during the operation.
Government creating opportunities for young people
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating work opportunities for young people, while improving the quality of education.
The President on Monday said targeted interventions in schools are helping to prepare learners for a rapidly changing world.
In his weekly newsletter today, following the...
All three suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this Monday morning
The houses for those displaced by the 2022 floods were initially set for completion in December.
Operators urged to familiarise themselves with process of applying for scholar transport permits.
On Wednesday last week, the state requested a postponement after Booysen fell ill.
Siboniso Duma condemned the incident and tasked a team to work to improve relations.
Female suspect in e-hailing driver murder faces charges of hijacking and murder.
Authorities have urged farmers to contact local veterinarian in suspicion of Foot and Mouth Disease.
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