South Africa’s Department of International Relations has accused the commission chair of failing to consult with member states before granting Israel’s request.

Many people in areas like Northcliff, Glenvisa, Kensington, Germiston, Boksburg and even in the north of Pretoria said that they felt the ground shake for a few seconds just after 6.30am.

The known caseload since the start of the pandemic is at over 2.4 million in South Africa. On the vaccine front, just over 7.2 million jabs have been administered so far.

A Johannesburg mother claims that staff at the Helen Joseph Hospital ignored her daughter, ending in her finding her dead in the same spot she had left her.

His bail was set at R2000 with conditions including that he remained in Durban, pending the finalisation of his incitement case and that he may not convene or address any public gatherings. Mchunu is one of four alleged instigators who are currently facing prosecution.

Department of Trade and Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel told reporters that R3.9 billion had been raised to respond to the needs of factories, companies, small businesses among others whose properties were stolen or destroyed in the July mayhem.

KwaZulu-Natal has asked the national government to declare a state of disaster in the province following the unrest and mass looting which resulted in the loss of life and widespread destruction.

The South African Council of Churches General Secretary Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana says brutal accounts of the events that unfolded in Phoenix recently were brought to their attention. Mpumlwana says he was part of a two day provincial pastoral visit led by the KZN Council of Churches which ended on Wednesday.

Ride-hailing app Uber has launched a women-only feature that will give female drivers the option to select a preference to pick up passengers of the same sex.

Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Buti Manamela said South Africa urgently needed expertise, knowledge and innovation to better understand and adapt to the complex results of climate change.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation has warned motorists that the deadline for the renewal of licences which expired between 26 March to 31 December 2020 is fast approaching.

A memorial service was held for the late legendary New Brighton guitarist and producer Lawrence Matshiza in Gqeberha today.

The EFF wants Parliament to halt Public Protector Busisiwe Mkwhebane’s impeachment after the Western Cape High Court found fault with two of the rules for the process.

KwaZulu-Natal police officer Colonel Welcome Mhlongo, who was allegedly tasked with digging up dirt on former National Prosecuting Authority boss Mxolisi Nxasana in 2013, has denied allegations he thought Nomgcobo Jiba was the best person for the job.

A KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after raping a mother in front of her children in Osizweni, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Thursday.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the relationship between himself and the National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole, has not contributed to instability within the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Teacher’s union Suid Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie (SAOU) in the Northern Cape has raised concerns with the number of teachers and support staff in the Education Department who have not vaccinated.

During his visit to vaccination sites in Tembisa and Midrand on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the rise in numbers in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape was concerning.

Bekeni Danca, 40, was born in Xolobeni village and fears that if the project of an Australian-based company to mine the mineral sands along the coast of her village goes ahead, she will lose everything.

The Low’s Creek Periodical Court near Barberton in Mpumalanga has postponed a case against six suspects accused of torching a camping site for former Lily mine workers and families of three people trapped underground.

He said the fund would likely grow as they were engaging with big business to support businesses saying there has already been a pledge of R50 million.