SUNDAY, 17 MAY 2026, 23:00
North West drug accused 11 to appear in court
Eleven suspects arrested earlier this week in connection with the discovery of a multimillion-rand drug manufacturing laboratory on a farm in Swartruggens in the North West will make their first court appearance today.“Eleven suspects are expected to make their first appearance before the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court, this...
The Presidency announces recipients of National Orders
The Chancellor of the National Orders, Director-General in the Presidency, Phindile Baleni, has announced the names of South Africans and foreign nationals, who will be awarded National Orders next week.
On Thursday, Baleni made public the names of the recipients, who will be honoured at an investiture ceremony to be held on...
Adams faces five charges of defeating justice and fraud linked to Political Killings Task Team case.
Fannie Nkosi was charged with unlawful possession of explosives and theft
The group warns the proposed 65.6% water levy increase may be unlawful and unfairly burden residents
Government orders urgent evacuation of overwintering team at Marion Island
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has ordered the urgent evacuation of the overwintering team at Marion Island, following the delayed departure of the SA Agulhas II relief voyage to Marion Island.
With the weather in Cape Town having cleared, the helicopters that will...
Gauteng Health warns against use of unregulated substances
The Gauteng Health Department has warned members of the public against using “unverified and unregulated injectable substances for body enhancement and sexual performance purposes”.
This follows two serious cases of severe health complications reported at a health facility in Ekurhuleni.
“The cases, currently under...
The regional court is expected to determine a trial date for a “Lekompo” musician Shebe Maburna.
Presidency confirms Sisisi Tolashe has been dismissed, with Sindisiwe Chikunga acting minister.
Government explores youth skills and student debt interventions
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is expanding youth skills development and workplace exposure programmes through the public service and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), while also working on long-term solutions to the growing student debt crisis.
Replying to oral questions in the National...
Investment pledges could create 230 000 jobs, says President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment commitments secured through the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) are projected to create around 230 000 direct permanent jobs over time, as government intensifies efforts to tackle the country’s structural unemployment crisis.
Responding to oral questions in the...
NCOP week-long programme on Constitution and participatory democracy ends today.
Colonel Silas Thoka has finished giving his main testimony in court
The trio faces extortion and money laundering charges after appearing in court Wednesday.
Police say the victims succumbed to gunshot wounds on the scene.
Mathe says Nkosi will face charges of defeating and obstructing the course of justice.
The former lawyer offered to secure a public prosecutor job in exchange for R10 000.
Residents complained to the Premier about a host of issues relating to service delivery and crime
Judge Chili ruled that the arms deal corruption case should commence regardless of pending appeals
Two Grade-R learners who were burnt beyond recognition in a scholar transport crash.
Municipalities are urged to prioritise service delivery regain trust in local government.