MONDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2026, 00:55
The majority of violent crimes have shown a downward trend during the third quarter of the SAPS’s financial year, but the police minister and national commissioner both believe South Africa’s crime levels are still too high and law enforcement still has a long way to go.
Residents of the Sporong informal settlement in Randfontein are living in fear due to violence from illegal miners, despite a heavy police presence. Many have relocated or are sleeping elsewhere for safety, while some families have been allocated new homes, with the hope of further government intervention and the deployment of soldiers to ensure their security.
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The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
Political analyst Dr Frans Cronje said billionaire Patrice Motsepe is preparing to run for the ANC leadership and eventually the presidency of South Africa.
South Africa underline their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with victory against co-hosts and defending champions India.
Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul – the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB.
A damning Human Settlements committee report for Nelson Mandela Bay has revealed the true reasons why the national government has halted a R440m payment, significantly slowing down major infrastructure projects.
Will Jacks, labeled England’s ‘Jack of all trades’ by Harry Brook, delivers again at the T20 World Cup to keep the winter of a lifetime rolling on.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of 19-year-old Ashton Tomes in Holmfirth.
Chronic pesticide exposure is a ‘silent pandemic’ of neurodevelopmental harm in South Africa. The current regulatory system, designed for adults, fails to protect children from cumulative, low-level exposure.
United States win the men’s Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada in overtime.
Babina Noko joined Casric Stars, TS Galaxy, Golden Arrows, AmaZulu, Durban City, Milford and Jacksa Spears in Monday’s quarterfinal draw
Residents’ committees have replaced ward committees in Johannesburg, deepening inequality.
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, excessive lightning and hail in parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the North West.
Reports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew’s role as UK trade envoy.
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