Woman arrested for murder of two-year-old child in Limpopo
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of a two-year-old child at Sekurung village, outside Lebowakgomo in Limpopo.
Three suspected cash-in-transit robbers killed in Umlazi shootout
Three suspected cash-in-transit robbers have been shot and killed during a shootout involving police and private security personnel in Umlazi, south of Durban.
State to conclude closing arguments in Shadrack Sibiya’s bail hearing
The bail hearing of former police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya continues at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court, with the State expected to conclude its closing arguments on Thursday.
SASSA revises November social grant payment dates ahead of elections
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced revised social grant payment dates for November ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections.
Mike Shingange elected as new COSATU president
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has elected Mike Shingange as its new president, ushering in a new four-year term for the federation’s leadership.
Armed robbers hold three educators at gunpoint in Phoenix school robbery
Three educators have been left traumatised after armed robbers allegedly held them at gunpoint during a robbery at a school in Westham, Phoenix, north of Durban, on Wednesday morning.
Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan worker over Facebook comment
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence imposed on a Sri Lankan migrant worker convicted of blasphemy over a comment he posted on Facebook.
Four ANC members killed in Katlehong shooting
The death toll in a shooting in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, has risen to four after two more people succumbed to their injuries in hospital.
Gauteng government concerned after six people killed in Ekurhuleni shootings
The Gauteng Provincial Government has expressed concern over continued gun violence in the province following three separate shooting incidents in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday night, which claimed six lives.
Teenager dies after being dragged by a taxi
Human skeletal remains discovered on Phoenix embankment
Human skeletal remains have been discovered on a steep embankment along Lenham Drive in Phoenix, north of Durban.
18-year-old killed in alleged mob justice attack in Limpopo
An 18-year-old boy has died following an alleged mob justice attack in Rostock Village, outside Burgersfort in Limpopo on Sunday.
Zolani Tete murder case postponed to December
The murder case involving former boxing world champion Zolani Tete has been postponed to December 8 to allow for further investigations.
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to host Formula 1 races
Rwanda has signed a 10-year agreement with Formula 1 to host races in the East African country, with the inaugural event expected in the early 2030s.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery, cancels audiences until October 20
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove a nodule from his lung at a hospital in Rome, with his recovery expected to take about a week.
Man arrested for murder of police officer in Duncan Village
Eastern Cape police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 48-year-old police officer in Duncan Village, Ku Gompo City.
Jacob Zuma discharged from Pietermaritzburg hospital
Former president and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma has been discharged from hospital following his admission last week.
One dead, several injured in rollercoaster incident at US amusement park
One person has died and several others have been injured following an incident involving a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in the United States.
March and March to return to Gqeberha Home Affairs offices amid immigration tensions
The March and March movement has vowed to return to the Department of Home Affairs offices in Gqeberha on Tuesday, amid ongoing tensions over immigration.
Police investigate carjacking, kidnapping after educator goes missing
Police are investigating a case of carjacking and kidnapping following the disappearance of 55-year-old educator Gert Adams.
Six-year-old girl critically injured in stabbing at Umhlali church
A six-year-old girl is in a critical condition after being stabbed multiple times inside a classroom at a local church in Umhlali, north of Durban.
EFF vows to monitor murder case of Tshwane leader Monica Dube
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it will closely monitor the murder case of its Tshwane Region 2 Secretary, Monica Dube, who was shot and killed in front of her family in Wallmansthal, north of Pretoria, in June.
Pastor accused of baby’s murder and mother’s rape to appear in court
A 36-year-old man described as a pastor, who is accused of murdering a four-month-old baby and raping the infant’s mother, is expected to appear in the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday alongside his two wives.
Shadrack Sibiya resigns from SAPS with immediate effect
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS) with immediate effect.