
Bail application of accused in Mpumalanga Education graft resumes
The suspects are accused of defrauding the Mpumalanga Education Department of over R113 million.
THURSDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2026, 18:15

The suspects are accused of defrauding the Mpumalanga Education Department of over R113 million.

No injuries or damage to properties have been reported following Monday’s fire.

UCT study found that CIT networks are run by criminal cooperatives.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivered his State of the Province Address at Nasrec on Monday
Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
Schreiber today briefed the media on the probe into claims of maladministration at Home Affairs.
The second accused in Marikana mass shooting appeared in court on Monday.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to highlight plans to tackle illegal dumping.

Latakgomo passed away on Sunday and had a media career that spanned more than five decades.

The miners have been stuck underground since last Tuesday.

The miners have been stuck underground since last Tuesday.

The e-hailing driver was killed inside his vehicle in Atteridgeville Pretoria earlier this month.

General Shadrack Sibiya is testifying before Madlanga Commission.
Institutions warned against misusing internationalisation to evade immigration law
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has warned universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges against using internationalisation as a reason to ignore South Africa’s immigration and labour laws.
The warning follows a recent joint meeting with the...

Five suspects have been killed during a shootout with the police’s Technical Response Team

Two additional charges have been added to Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze.

The SIU has uncovered widespread corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.
R16m upgrade revitalises Kelvin Jones wastewater treatment plant
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s commitment to improving water and sanitation infrastructure is bearing fruit with the R16 million refurbishment of the Kelvin Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kariega.
The upgraded facility plays a critical role in supporting major industries within the metro, including...
Home Affairs implements reforms to root out corruption
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has assured citizens that the government is rolling out targeted interventions to curb corruption and hold officials accountable for manipulating systems to issue documents irregularly.
“I can today announce that disciplinary processes against all implicated individuals are ongoing. A total...

IPID reports over five years show 158 SAPS members were convicted of crimes including rape.
Weather outlook: 23 February 2026 – 01 March 2026
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms over the central interior, accompanied by heavy rain on Monday.
A cut-off low is expected to approach the Eastern Cape from the northwestern interior, leading to significant cloud development with a chance for heavy downpours in places.
“As the cut-off...