Disaster management activated in Mpumalanga as heavy rains persist
Roads, bridges, schools, farms, and approximately 500 houses have sustained damage.
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News24 | Tears, joy on day 1 of ‘big school’; Calabash no more: Today’s top 7 stories in 7 minutes
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Court orders CCTV footage of DJ Warras fatal shooting
Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has ordered that CCTV footage of the fatal shooting of Warras.
News24 | Cops who tortured Cape Town barber are still on duty, says police minister
Three police officers accused of torture in the Wynberg Regional Court are still employed by the South African Police Services and “performing public-facing and operational duties,” according to Police Minister Firoz Cachalia.
Premier denies Gauteng Education facing school placement crisis
The Premier says that they don’t have a problem of space in the province.
N12 near Diepkloof interchange blocked off after shooting incident
All lanes have been closed and heavy traffic delays are being experienced.
Hlabisa to engage Ramaphosa, Cachalia on killing of traditional leaders
He was speaking after a meeting with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa.
Zimbabwean national stabbed to death in his car in Polokwane
Locals are alleged to have then assaulted one of the suspected attackers.
Foot and mouth to be declared a state of disaster: Steenhuisen
The Minister says there are vaccines currently circulating in the country
Endlovini 2022 mass shooting suspects get long sentences
One accused gets 75 years’ imprisonment, while the other received a life sentence.
Children can’t be taught on empty stomachs: Gwarube
Gwarube said that R10 billion has been allocated to the nutrition programme.
News24 | ‘To God be the glory’: Mitchells Plain teen who sold R2 sweets achieves bachelor’s pass
Mitchells Plain matric pupil Rudolph Lekay, whose story captured the hearts of South Africans last year when he woke up at 04:00 to sell sweets at a taxi and bus terminal to fund his own matric ball, has capped off the year with another milestone.
Undocumented minor children intercepted at Beitbridge Port of Entry
Undocumented minor children intercepted at Beitbridge Port of Entry
Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed the interception of another group of undocumented children at the Beitbridge Port of Entry on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
According to the BMA, the interception took place at approximately 12:30 when a Junior Border Guard, deployed...
Lamola leads African Union delegation to South Sudan
Lamola leads African Union delegation to South Sudan
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, where he is leading a High-Level African Union Ad-hoc Committee of Five (C5) Visit.
According to the department, Lamola is leading the delegation in his capacity as chairperson.
This visit, which takes place today and tomorrow,...
Frustrated parents of unplaced learners suspect corruption within Gauteng Education
Approximately 4 000 learners are still unplaced across the province.
KZN scholar transport vehicle tests to continue until end of January
63 scholar transport vehicles have failed recent roadworthiness inspections in the province.
News24 | DA likens Iranian protests to Sharpeville Massacre, asks SA govt to pick a side
The DA says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has to choose between those protesting in Iran and the Tehran regime.
Phahlane requests Ad Hoc Committee to conclude earlier
Phahlane is the first witness testifying before the committee this year.
News24 | The R370 social relief grant is not ‘about to stop’, despite viral TikTok claims
A widely shared TikTok video claims the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant is ending due to budget constraints, quoting a statement attributed to the Minister of Social Development.
Government extends best wishes as millions return back to school
Schools nationwide reopen, resuming teaching and learning after the summer recess for the new term.
News24 | District Six families ordered to vacate Searle Street cottages
Five District Six families must vacate their Victorian cottages in Searle Street by 6 March, after acting magistrate Juan de Pontes granted an eviction order.