Accused in Meyiwa trial questions why Kelly Khumalo has not testified
Mncube argued that everyone who was inside the Vosloorus home when Meyiwa was shot.
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Experienced Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams to head SAPS in North West
Experienced Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams to head SAPS in North West
Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams as the new Provincial Commissioner of the North West Province, effective from 1 August 2026.
Lieutenant General Adams takes up...
Cabinet confirms South Africa’s readiness to host SADC Summit
Cabinet confirms South Africa’s readiness to host SADC Summit
Cabinet has expressed confidence in South Africa’s readiness to successfully host the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), scheduled to take place in August.
Briefing media on the outcomes of Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Minister in the...
Economic reforms gain traction
Economic reforms gain traction
South Africa’s economic reform efforts are gaining traction, supported by increased freight rail cargo volumes, investment in the automotive sector, strengthened manufacturing capacity and a modest upward revision to projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.
“While the upward revision to South Africa’s economic growth forecast remains modest,...
Birth of Shebe Maburna’s child justifies bail release: Lawyer
Shebe Maburna is facing multiple charges, including three of attempted murder.
Matipandile Sotheni case delayed pending cellphone evidence
Sotheni appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on 16 charges, including murder.
Former IDAC head may be recalled by Madlanga Commission
The inquiry has indicated that it intends issuing Johnson with a Rule 3 notice
R60 million to strengthen Nelson Mandela Bay electricity infrastructure
R60 million to strengthen Nelson Mandela Bay electricity infrastructure
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has allocated R60 million towards strategic electricity infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving supply reliability, stimulating economic growth and attracting investment.The investment forms part of the municipality’s ongoing infrastructure renewal programme and includes...
LIVE: Matlala, co-accused attempted murder trial continues
Cross-examination of the state’s witness in the Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala trial continues.
Balance must be struck before withholding municipal funds: SALGA
Treasury to release remaining July 2026 Local Government Equitable Share transfers from Friday.
SA tourism records double-digit growth
SA tourism records double-digit growth
South Africa’s tourism sector continued its strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with international tourist arrivals increasing by 12.3% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Tourism.
The latest tourism figures show that South Africa welcomed 5 584 473 international tourists between January and June 2026,...
Dozens arrested in SAPS Louis Trichardt, LP anti-crime operation
An unconfirmed number of undocumented immigrants have been arrested during the ongoing operation
SANEF puts pressure on EC newspapers’ owners to pay journalists
Journalists at the Daily Dispatch and the Herald are reportedly working without pay.
LIVE: Post Cabinet meeting media briefing | 30 July 2026
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to brief members of the media…
AUBBTA calls for one-stop border system following Beitbridge traffic
There was severe traffic congestion outside the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina earlier this week.
TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry
TRC Commission into alleged efforts to stall investigation of apartheid-era perpetrators continues.
Chikunga launches documentary celebrating special Olympics athletes
Chikunga launches documentary celebrating special Olympics athletes
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities through sport.
Chikunga made the commitment during the premiere of Catching the Wind, a documentary...
Legal team brings in Senior Counsel for Shebe Maburna bail appeal
The legal team is confident that the new grounds presented are sufficient to secure bail
AGSA probes external auditor
AGSA probes external auditor
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is looking into a partner at audit firm Crowe, following revelations that a senior partner performed a disputed valuation related to the acquisition of a stake in Lanseria Holdings.Auditor Gary Kartsounis provided financial valuation services in a transaction between the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and...
Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits
Police assure of uninterrupted supply of rape kits
Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has sought to reassure South Africans that there is no shortage of adult or child rape evidence collection kits anywhere in the country.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Police said rape evidence collection kits remain available nationwide, with additional supplies currently...
SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade
SARS, SAPS deal blow to illicit alcohol trade
In a multi-million-rand blow to the illicit alcohol trade, law enforcement officers caught smugglers red-handed offloading 26 000 litres of irregularly declared high-proof ethanol at an unregistered Kempton Park warehouse on Wednesday.The crackdown was carried out by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), working with the South...