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Motorists are warned against crossing heavily flooded roads and speeding.
Molefe and three others were arrested in Gauteng last month for the murders of Oupa John Sefoka
Four sentenced to life in prison for Hlatshwayo murder
Four people have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of engineer Oscar Hlatshwayo in a drive-by shooting in Ladysmith in 2019, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Wednesday.The SAPS Political Killings Task Team secured the convictions in the Madadeni High Court.At the time of his murder, Hlatshwayo was...
SAPS shines spotlight on Mangaung FCS Unit for protecting the vulnerable
As the country observes Women’s Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a series of profiles to celebrate the specialised units and teams who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect women, children and other vulnerable groups.
Today, the SAPS is shining the spotlight on the...
The case has been postponed to October 15 for further police investigation
SA to host water investment summit
Government is set to host the African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit, which aims to mobilise investments for climate-resilient water infrastructure and unlock shared prosperity across the continent.Set for next week, the summit takes place during South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the first to be hosted on African soil, under the theme:...
More than 60 families were left homeless by flash floods that hit the Mnquma Local Municipality.
Police arrested the 32-year-old alleged drug dealer for possession of R4 million worth of dagga.
The power utility has recorded at least four incidents of transformer vandalism last month alone.
Residents call for justice following the gruesome discovery of the woman’s body in a shallow grave
Gauteng Education strengthens school safety
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has vowed to remain committed to ensuring a safe, transparent, and supportive learning environment across all public schools in the province.
In a statement on Tuesday, the department outlined key interventions and progress made by the department in addressing school safety concerns, including...
Operation Shanela nets over 17 000 suspects
Over 17 000 suspects have been arrested in Operation Shanela nationwide, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). “[A total] 17 054 suspects [were] arrested, 266 for rape and 155 firearms seized during this week’s nationwide Operation Shanela,” said the police.The arrests were made between 27 July and 2 August.According to the...
Over 600 000 Grade 1 and 8 online applications recorded in Gauteng
Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane has announced that over 600 000 successful applications were recorded during the 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
In a statement, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said this remarkable milestone was reached on Tuesday, 5 August 2025,...
Eighteen people were killed in a mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape last year
Lekganyane elected to chair ad hoc committee probing Mkhwanazi’s allegations
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, established to investigate allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has selected Member of Parliament (MP) Molapi Soviet Lekganyane as its chairperson.
The ad hoc committee – which met for the first time on Tuesday – was established to probe the...
Gauteng Community Safety HOD, CFO suspended
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed provincial Department of Community Safety Head of Department (HOD) Nontsikelelo Sisulu and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mduduzi Malope, on immediate suspension.According to the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), the suspension of the HOD and CFO follow the conclusion of a forensic...
Garsfontein Road upgrades to support Mooikloof Mega City development
The Gauteng Provincial Government is undertaking the Garsfontein Road (K50) upgrading project to support the Mooikloof Mega City development.The residential and commercial mega project is one of strategic integrated projects aimed at providing access to lifestyle services aimed at lower income groups.“The...
The officers bid to be released on bail pending investigations began yesterday.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier handed over four mobile police stations yesterday.
The municipality is currently under mandatory intervention and cannot provide service delivery.