Kagiso residents flee their homes after alleged Zama Zama threats
About 500 residents fled their homes following alleged intimidation from illegal miners
South Africa
Franschhoek fires enter 5th day
It is reported that there have been no injuries in the Franschhoek fires, only damage to equipment
Criminals are targeting courts to pay revenge, eliminate rivals: Nel
Two people were killed and three others were wounded outside the Booysen’s Magistrate’s Court.
President Ramaphosa calls for urgent strengthening of foundational learning
President Ramaphosa calls for urgent strengthening of foundational learning
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s education system can only succeed if learners acquire strong literacy and numeracy skills in the early years of schooling.
The President was addressing the 2026 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni on...
Innovation at the centre of government’s push to tackle housing backlog
Innovation at the centre of government’s push to tackle housing backlog
As South Africa continues to grapple with a growing housing backlog and the continued existence of informal settlements, government is intensifying efforts to address these pressures through an innovation-driven approach to housing delivery.
In a bid to accelerate the provision of dignified, resilient and...
Police deployed to Durban’s Addington Primary School amid protests
Protesters are calling on the school to prioritise SA learners over foreign nationals.
MEC Masina to visit LD Moetanalo Secondary after learner’s stabbing
A Grade 11 learner was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another learner at the school.
LIVE| CRL Rights Commission’s briefing on Ad Hoc Committee’s work
The CRL Rights Commission are briefing the media in Braamfontein.
Booysens court shooting condemned
Booysens court shooting condemned
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has condemned the fatal shooting outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
The incident claimed the lives of at least two people while three others were left injured.
The committee called for accountability from security officials that were present at the...
LIVE | President Ramaphosa addresses Basic Education Sector Lekgotla
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering the keynote address at the Basic Education Lekgotla.
NW Transport Dept warns non-compliant scholar transport suppliers
SAHRC report found systemic failures in the scholar transport programme in the North West.
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station operating safely, says Eskom
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station operating safely, says Eskom
Eskom has moved to assure the public and stakeholders that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station continues to operate safely and securely.
This after the power utility reduced the station’s two units from full power to 100MW each following a fault on the 132kV transmission lines Pinotage transmission substation near...
Government intensifies work to review scholar transport
Government intensifies work to review scholar transport
Government is working on reviewing legislation governing scholar transport with a view to make the sector safer and more secure for learners.
This according to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi who held a media briefing on Tuesday afternoon in the wake of a horrific accident which claimed the lives of 12 children on Monday.
The...
Cellphone analyst resumes testimony at Phala Phala farm theft trial
Three suspects allegedly stole about $10 million stuffed in a sofa at the Phala Phala farm.
3 killed, 5 injured in EC R63 pile-up
Police have opened a case of culpable homicide and negligent driving.
News24 | Ethics company told to pay back Lotteries money
An investigation by a forensic investigations firm recommended that the National Lotteries Commission claim back hundreds of thousands of rands it paid to a company that advised it on ethics.
Gauteng strengthens enforcement of road safety regulations
Gauteng strengthens enforcement of road safety regulations
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport says it is ramping up road safety interventions through stronger enforcement of existing legislation, adoption of technology and stricter compliance with the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) and National Land Transport Act (NLTA).
This comes after 12 learners died while they...
Meyiwa murder case to focus on defence witness statement
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Wednesday morning at the High Court in Pretoria.
Two Marikana mass shooting suspects set to appear in Athlone Court
Two suspects arrested in connection with Marikana mass shooting are set to appear in Athlone Court
Ramaphosa to address Basic Education Sector Lekgotla
Cyril Ramaphosa will focus on Early Childhood Development at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla
Booysens Magistrate’s Court to reopen after shooting
Two people were killed and three others were wounded outside the court.