Severe weather claims 10 lives around the country
The government has officially classified the situation as a national disaster.
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana following the passing of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae at the age of 86.
On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa also conveyed his sympathies to...
Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct
Two senior cops in court for charges of criminal misconduct
Two senior police officers and a businessman have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on charges related to contravening the Precious Metals Act and defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
The accused in the case include Head of Counter-Intelligence in the South African Police Service Crime Intelligence...
Kadwa, Khan and Downes’ case postponed to July
Mathe says police flagged precious metals transport and concerns over the third accused status.
SA working with WHO to trace hantavirus cases locally
The Health Minister says possible contacts with hantavirus-infected people has increased to 97 in SA
Ngizwe Mchunu’s house burnt down, unable to testify in Khanyile trial
Ngizwe Mchunu was supposed to testify in the 2021 unrest-related trial of Bonginkosi Khanyile.
Gauteng Liquor Board report released
Gauteng Liquor Board report released
Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, has released the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) Committee of Inquiry Report.
The report has been submitted to Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development and was made available to the MEC after she assumed office last month.
“Following a thorough review of its findings...
CT Disaster Risk Management teams assess storm damage
Several communities have been affected by the destructive rain and winds.
Kadwa, Khan granted R20 000 bail each by Kempton Park court
Kadwa and Khan face charges over illegal precious metals dealings, transactions and corruption.
Steyn tells Madlanga Commission that drug trade hard to infiltrate
Steyn is testifying on the mishandling of seized cocaine amid inquiry into justice system corruption
Rule of law must be upheld, President Ramaphosa speaks on illegal migration and protests
Rule of law must be upheld, President Ramaphosa speaks on illegal migration and protests
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call on South Africans to respect and uphold the laws of the country as government tackles the challenge of illegal migration.
This as demonstrations, some violent, against undocumented immigrants have spread across several major cities...
Power system stable as winter demand increases
Power system stable as winter demand increases
Eskom says the power system remains stable even after a sharp rise in evening consumption, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels.Demand has been rising, driven by seasonal winter conditions in South Africa over the past few weeks.“The system has remained stable. This has been achieved alongside...
Nelson Mandela Bay cemeteries reopen following flood disruptions
Nelson Mandela Bay cemeteries reopen following flood disruptions
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has announced the reopening of all municipal cemeteries that were temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions.The municipality said inspections were conducted on Friday to assess the readiness of affected sites ahead of the weekend, confirming that water levels have since...
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
SACCAWU to march over Pick n Pay’s planned job cuts
SACCAWU says the retailer intends to retrench 22 000 workers.
President Ramaphosa to address Africa’s Travel Indaba
President Ramaphosa to address Africa’s Travel Indaba
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday officially open and address Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
In a statement on Monday, The Presidency said the Indaba is a platform for leaders of the African tourism industry, investors, media, international...
CT harsh weather conditions leave woman injured, roads flooded
A second cold front has made landfall in parts of the Western Cape, bringing with it more heavy rain
Bail ruling due for pastor accused of raping two minors in Limpopo
The pastor allegedly raped two 15-year-old girls during prayer services at his home.
New witness set to testify for Ntanzi in Meyiwa trial on Monday
Five men, including Ntanzi, are on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in Vosloorus in 2014.
Concern raised on challenges at Pretoria West police station
Concern raised on challenges at Pretoria West police station
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns over infrastructure and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) challenges at the Pretoria West police station.
This following an oversight visit to the station by the committee last week.
“[The] committee uncovered...
SAWS Advises on intense cold fronts bringing cold, wet and windy conditions
SAWS Advises on intense cold fronts bringing cold, wet and windy conditions
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says that very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected over the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the western interior of the Western Cape, as well as the Chris Hani and Joe Gqabi district municipalities of the Eastern Cape, until...