FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 04:34
Three police officers accused of torture in the Wynberg Regional Court are still employed by the South African Police Services and “performing public-facing and operational duties,” according to Police Minister Firoz Cachalia.
The Premier says that they don’t have a problem of space in the province.
All lanes have been closed and heavy traffic delays are being experienced.
He was speaking after a meeting with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa.
Locals are alleged to have then assaulted one of the suspected attackers.
The Minister says there are vaccines currently circulating in the country
One accused gets 75 years’ imprisonment, while the other received a life sentence.
Gwarube said that R10 billion has been allocated to the nutrition programme.
Mitchells Plain matric pupil Rudolph Lekay, whose story captured the hearts of South Africans last year when he woke up at 04:00 to sell sweets at a taxi and bus terminal to fund his own matric ball, has capped off the year with another milestone.
Undocumented minor children intercepted at Beitbridge Port of Entry
Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed the interception of another group of undocumented children at the Beitbridge Port of Entry on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
According to the BMA, the interception took place at approximately 12:30 when a Junior Border Guard, deployed...
Lamola leads African Union delegation to South Sudan
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, where he is leading a High-Level African Union Ad-hoc Committee of Five (C5) Visit.
According to the department, Lamola is leading the delegation in his capacity as chairperson.
This visit, which takes place today and tomorrow,...
Approximately 4 000 learners are still unplaced across the province.
63 scholar transport vehicles have failed recent roadworthiness inspections in the province.
The DA says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has to choose between those protesting in Iran and the Tehran regime.
Phahlane is the first witness testifying before the committee this year.
A widely shared TikTok video claims the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant is ending due to budget constraints, quoting a statement attributed to the Minister of Social Development.
Schools nationwide reopen, resuming teaching and learning after the summer recess for the new term.
Five District Six families must vacate their Victorian cottages in Searle Street by 6 March, after acting magistrate Juan de Pontes granted an eviction order.
Victor Majola is accused of murdering Warrick DJ Warras Stock.
W Cape encourages safe driving practices as schools reopen
As schools reopen and daily travel routines return, the Western Cape Mobility Department has encouraged drivers to plan their journeys, drive responsibly, buckle up, adhere to speed limits, and stay vigilant on the roads.
Today marks the start of the 2026 academic year across all provinces, with schools welcoming back...
Dozens of parents and children have lined up outside the offices of the Gauteng Department of Education in the hope of sorting out issues around placements or the lack thereof.