
LIVE: SAPS and SANDF joint Media briefing
The South African Police Services and South African National Defence Force brief the media
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026, 11:04

The South African Police Services and South African National Defence Force brief the media

Paramedics say the taxi was travelling on the Pietermaritzburg bound lane towards Durban.

The board says technologies such as AI and encrypted platforms have intensified the scale

The department says problems in the country’s port and freight industry will top the agenda

Chairperson of KwaMaphumulo Taxi Association says the department’s delay escalated the disputes

The six people with gunshot wounds were taken to a local hospital.
President Ramaphosa to address inaugural National Transport Conference
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the inaugural National Transport Conference at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on Monday.
The conference, held under the theme: “Transport: The Driver for Growth, Job Creation, Inclusivity and Sustainability” will bring together decision-makers, investors and innovators...

However, experts say the burning of fossil fuels isn’t the biggest contributors to poor air quality.

Last month, Eskom issued a notice of intent to cut off supply to at least 14 municipalities
FMD cases in North West rise to 179
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced a rise in confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) across the province.
In a statement on Saturday, the department alerted communities, farmers, and stakeholders that infections had climbed to 179.
“As of 06 March 2026, three additional cases have been...

This after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s deployment of soldiers to crime-affected provinces.

Mathale says they are working on capacitating the police service with skilled detectives

Marius van der Merwe known as Witness D at Madlanga Commission was killed in December last year.

Mshengu says Mchunu intends to write to ANC’s secretary-general Fikile Mbalula on his decision.

More than 500 troops have been deployed across Gauteng to support police operations

The event recognises the hard work of industry professionals both in front of and behind the camera.

The suspect is expected to make his first appearance before the Brakpan Magistrates’ Court on Monday

Senzo Mchunu has been on special leave since July, last year

The ceremony will honour the best productions, actors, directors, and behind-the-scenes creatives

Sessions were held in Riverlea, Noordgesig, Westbury, Reiger Park, and Eldorado Park in Johannesburg

South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander died last week at the age of 65