WEDNESDAY, 04 MARCH 2026, 14:41
Operation Shanela nets over 16 000 suspects
The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has nabbed 16 542 suspects for various crimes between 23 February and 1 March.
Among those arrested were 2 393 wanted criminals across multiple provinces linked to murder, attempted murder, rape, assault grievous bodily harm (GBH), carjacking, illegal possession of...
RTMC raises alarm over private scholar transport operators
A high number of private scholar transport operators continue to exhibit an intractable attitude and unwillingness to comply with passenger regulation, despite high-profile fatal crashes and intensified law enforcement.
This is according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s (RTMC) observations, which are supported...
Farming organisations say decisions relating to foot and mouth disease are unlawful.
Health officials appear in Specialised Commercial Crimes Court
Three senior Department of Health officials, including the department’s Director-General (DG), who were arrested on Monday, have been granted bail of R10 000 each after appearing in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria.
The three — Deputy Director General of Tertiary Health and Hospital Services Dr...
Johanesburg EMS confirms that the death toll in the Ormonde building collapse has risen to eight.
Fuel prices to rise from Wednesday
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced an increase of between 20c and 65c for all forms of fuels from Wednesday.
The fuel price adjustments are based on current local and international factors.
The following fuel price adjustments will be implemented:
Petrol 93 (ULP and LRP): 20c increase. Petrol 95 (ULP and LRP):...
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
eThekwini wellness centre to strengthen employee wellbeing, service delivery
The eThekwini Municipality has officially unveiled the SINAWE “We are with you” Wellness Centre, marking a significant milestone in its mission to deliver faster, smarter and more people-centred services to communities.
The state-of-the-art facility, located at 350 Montpelier Road in Morningside, opposite...
Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt. Gen Tebello Mosikili is the witness before Ad Hoc Committee.
SA sends condolences to Nigeria after fatal maritime incident
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Transport Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have expressed their condolences to the bereaved family after one person died at sea and five crew members went missing, following the sinking of the MW Leo vessel near Mossel Bay.
The vessel had a total of 18 crew members on...
Deputy National Police Commissioner, Tebello Mosikili to testify before Ad Hoc Committee today
Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, to approach the High Court challenge his transfer.
Six people died after a two-storey business park building collapsed in Ormonde.
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze expected to apply for bail in Alexandra Magistrate Court
Chief Ntikedzeni Makhuvha was shot by armed robbers wearing balaclavas.
Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
Rescue operations are continuing at the site of the collapse.
The residents have since resorted to protesting, closing entries in and out of the village.
Three survivors were pulled from the rubble, one of whom is being treated in hospital.
Steenhuisen says cross-border infections pose unique challenges for controlling FMD outbreaks.
The building collapsed at Amethyst Business Park in Ormonde.