Two teachers were shot dead and a third was wounded at Ntabankulu Primary School on Thursday by a disgraced former teacher who opened fire on staff before turning the gun on himself.
South Africa is entering 2026 with one of its strongest economic backdrops in over a decade, supported by improving domestic fundamentals and favourable global conditions.
A scholar transport vehicle in Voslorous, Ekurhuleni, caught fire due to an electrical fault in the engine compartment while transporting two children aged six and ten. The City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services reported no injuries as the driver and passengers escaped safely, despite the vehicle being extensively damaged.
Nedbank warned prospective homeowners to budget beyond monthly bond repayments, since purchasing a home involves significant upfront, ongoing and unexpected costs that can strain finances.
Limpopo law enforcement officials have arrested 91 scholar transport drivers for lacking required permits and failing to meet safety regulations since schools reopened last week.
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, accompanied by several officials, visited the Sporong informal settlement and Randgate community hall to address concerns about violence and displacement caused by illegal mining activities.
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Tensions stay high at Randgate Hall in Kagiso, where 500 residents from Sporong informal settlement seek safety from illegal miners terrorising their community.
Renault plans to shut down its electric vehicle and software unit Ampere Holding, reintegrating its activities into the group to simplify the organisation, reduce costs and speed up implementation of future projects.
Kamogelo Matsepe, a 19-year-old student in Mpumalanga, was fatally stabbed by another pupil during an argument at school, leaving his family traumatised after witnessing his death. The suspect was arrested and is facing a murder charge.