In a landmark decision, South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has issued its first batch of marriage certificates officially recognizing 33 Muslim marriages. This initiative marks a significant step towards formal acknowledgment of Muslim unions within the country’s legal framework.
Pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the High Court on [insert date] to express their support for South Africa’s case against the Israeli government at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The demonstration was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and aimed to show solidarity with South Africa’s legal team.
Fuel prices are projected to increase in the first week of November, but a recent drop in oil prices may help mitigate these hikes. According to the latest estimates from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the price of 95 unleaded petrol could rise by nearly 17 cents per litre, while wholesale diesel prices may increase by around 16 cents.
The ANC’s National Executive Committee is urging the government to implement stricter regulations for spaza shops in light of increasing reports of child deaths linked to food purchased from these local vendors. Party President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed concern over the alarming incidents and emphasized the need for enhanced oversight in the food retail sector.
Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi announced this morning that the cause of death for six children in Naledi, Soweto, has been linked to a chemical known as Organophosphate . This revelation came during a media briefing addressing ongoing food poisoning investigations in Gauteng.
Police have apprehended four suspects found in possession of a chemical potentially linked to recent food poisoning cases in Gauteng. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that health officials have identified a chemical commonly used in the production of foods sold by certain spaza shops.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump held a rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden yesterday, where the event was marked by a series of vulgar and racist remarks made by his allies. The former president, a well-known figure in New York for decades, aimed to use the iconic venue—famous for Knicks basketball games and Billy Joel concerts—to present his closing argument against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, despite New York last supporting a Republican presidential candidate in 1984.
Healthcare facilities in the Eastern Cape are bolstering security measures in a bid to curb the wave of robberies targeting medical staff. According to Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa, new digital security systems have been installed and upgraded in the province's most affected health facilities.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is set to continue this morning at the Pretoria High Court after a delay earlier this month due to defense lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu's health issues.
Two people have drowned in separate incidents in KwaZulu-Natal, prompting investigations by local authorities.
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the party's struggles with authority, legitimacy, and public trust, following its historic electoral decline in the May 29 polls. For the first time in three decades, the ANC lost its majority, highlighting concerns over the party’s future stability.
Three suspects are set to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrates' Court today in connection with the murder of seven people who were shot dead last week at an informal settlement on the Cape Flats. Authorities suspect the incident is gang-related, adding to the ongoing violence plaguing the area.
Detectives investigating the murder of Duduzile Khumalo, a 46-year-old teacher from Ntuzuma, have established a connection between the crime and an inmate at Westville Prison. Khumalo was shot in front of her Grade R pupils at Phikiswayo Primary School, located north of Durban, in July.
A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at the Table Mountain lower cableway station on Tafelberg Road, Cape Town, temporarily stranding around 400 people atop the mountain. The blaze started around 1 p.m. within the parking garage of the lower station and was contained by 4:45 p.m. Firefighters from the City of Cape Town, with support from Table Mountain National Park crews, worked to extinguish the flames, and guests and staff were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.
The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has issued an arrest warrant for Longwe Twala, son of music producer Chicco Twala, after he failed to appear in court.
The main road in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, has been temporarily closed following a multi-vehicle accident.
The Sol Plaatje Municipality's driver's licence testing station in Kimberley is closed today after a raid by the Road Traffic Management Corporation's anti-corruption unit and police, which led to the arrest of several officials.
A tragic head-on collision between a truck and a delivery vehicle claimed five lives on the Schoemanskloof road, located between Machadodorp and Mbombela in Mpumalanga, last night.
The Mtubatuba High Court has sentenced 38-year-old Sfiso Gumede to ten life terms in prison for his role as a serial rapist. His criminal activities spanned nearly a decade, beginning in 2014 in Empangeni, where he targeted vulnerable women, the youngest of whom was just 17 years old.
A tragic incident occurred near Mbazwana in the Mkhanyakude District when a medical bus transporting 60 patients collided with a stray cow on Thursday.
The Education Departments in Gauteng and Mpumalanga are taking proactive measures in response to a troubling increase in foodborne illnesses within their provinces. Their focus is on intervening to prevent further cases, particularly in light of the 207 reported incidents of food poisoning in Gauteng from February to September.
Twenty-four learners from Enzani Primary School in Matsulu, Mpumalanga, have been discharged from the hospital following a suspected food poisoning case. The students were taken to the hospital after reporting abdominal pains and other symptoms.
A 13-year-old boy has tragically died after consuming snacks in khubvi, Thulamela, Limpopo. It is believed that he ingested crisps offered to him and three other boys by a local shopkeeper. This incident is part of a concerning trend of suspected food poisoning cases occurring across the country.
A tragic mass shooting in Bishop Lavis on the Cape Flats has claimed the lives of six individuals aged between 24 and 55. According to police reports, an armed suspect entered an informal dwelling on Kogelberg Street last night and opened fire on the occupants, resulting in multiple fatalities.
