LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 20 February 2026
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
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Mugabe’s son to appear in Alexandra Court on Monday: Police
This follows their arrest after the alleged shooting of a gardener at Mugabe’s Hyde Park home
Compulsory gender-based analysis training for public servants
Compulsory gender-based analysis training for public servants
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has introduced a compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) online training course aimed at strengthening gender-responsive, youth-responsive, and disability-inclusive planning, budgeting and service delivery across government.
The GBA+ online course...
Teen arrested for possession of explosives
Teen arrested for possession of explosives
Members of the National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Gauteng Crime Intelligence have arrested a 16-year-old in Roodepoort this week for possession and distribution of explosives.
The team operationalised intelligence-led information on suspects selling explosives in and around Motlhakeng.
Information reportedly led the team to an identified...
Hursthill residents fear for their health as tap water turned reddish
Hursthill residents in Johannesburg say they no longer trust water from the municipality.
SAPS destroys over 13 000 firearms
SAPS destroys over 13 000 firearms
In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process for the 2025/26 financial year.
This brings the total number of firearms destroyed over the past seven years to 305 934.
The District Commissioner of Sedibeng in...
LIVE: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 20 February 2026
The Madlanga Commission will today continue hearing witness testimony.
SAPS to welcome new members of the Special Task Force
SAPS to welcome new members of the Special Task Force
The South African Police Service (SAPS) will today welcome 13 Special Task Force (STF) Operators to join the organisation’s elite tactical unit.
The STF unit deals with high-risk operations that fall beyond the scope of general policing, which requires specialised skills.
The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie...
Manamela appoints administrator to stabilise College of Cape Town
Manamela appoints administrator to stabilise College of Cape Town
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town following findings of serious governance and financial failures at the institution.
The appointment, made in terms of Section 46 of the Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006, takes...
Adv Maema’s testimony to be tested as cross-examination commences
The panel at the Nkabinde Enquiry will commence with the cross examination of Adv Sello Maema
Muslim Council condemns killing of Moulana in Mitchells Plain
MJC’s Sheikh Riad Fataar has called for a swift and thorough investigation.
Kimberley community holds candlelight vigil for trapped miners
Rescue efforts to find the trapped miners since the mud rush incident on Tuesday continue
Phala Phala trial set to resume at Modimolle Regional Court
David and his two co-accused are on trial for allegedly stealing the money that was hidden in a sofa
Gen Nelwamondo reflects on crucial unification of SA’s Armed Forces
SANDF is the third largest army in Africa after the Egyptian and Algerian armies
Police search for gun at residence of Mugabe’s son
A gardener was shot earlier in Hyde Park, north of Johannesburg and is in critical condition
Limpopo bus crash death toll standing at five
Preliminary investigations indicate that the bus lost control along a curvy mountain pass.
Grace Mugabe distressed following son’s arrest in South Africa
The two men have been charged with attempted murder.
Madlanga Commission grills Sibiya on PKTT disbandment
Justice Madlanga pointed out the contradiction in Sibiya’s statement.
Gardener critical after alleged shooting at Mugabe’s son’s home
Police have detained Mugabe’s son and one other person.
Fire breaks out at a chemical company in Germiston
One person has sustained second-degree burns and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Four Paws urges South Africans to sterilise their pets
The organisation calls on every community to make sterilisation a priority for responsible pet care.