Nestlé recalls NAN baby formula batch due to toxin risk

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall for NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula, which is designed for the dietary management of infants at risk of developing a cow’s milk protein allergy.

The product affected is NAN Special Pro HA in the 800g package for children aged zero to 12 months, with the batch number...

Five people have been killed during a shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police.

Government welcomes court order on driving license card machine tender

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed the High Court’s declaratory order that sets aside the appointment of IDEMIA as a preferred bidder for the driving license card machines tender.On Tuesday, the Gauteng North High Court declared that the tender was...

Concern over public safety following North West lightning incident

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has expressed serious public safety concerns after 40 people were reported to have been hit by lightning around Majaneng, a rural village in the Hammanskraal area, near Pretoria, earlier this month.The lightning observation map for 3 January 2026 (12 pm to 10 pm) showed...

Adv Mothibi a ‘person of integrity’

Current Head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Advocate Shamila Batohi, has expressed confidence in Advocate Andy Mothibi’s ability to “take the NPA to greater heights”.

Mothibi is expected to take over the reins at the prosecutorial body from next month when Batohi retires from the position.

“Advocate Mothibi is a person of...

Justice Minister to meet with NPA, SIU leadership

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is expected to meet with the leaders of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).

This after current SIU Head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, was appointed as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) at the NPA.

“The...

Travellers to prioritise road safety as they return home

As the holiday season comes to an end, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape is urging all motorists and travellers returning home to prioritise road safety and responsible driving.

SAPS expects a significant increase in traffic volumes on major routes, as families and holidaymakers make their way...

Class of 2025 matric results to be published in newspapers next week

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has announced that the results of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations will be published in accredited newspapers next Tuesday, 13 January 2026. On Wednesday, the DBE announced that the results will be presented in the same anonymised format as in recent...