From Prison to Purpose: Man Brings Mobile Laundromat to Help Philadelphia’s Homeless
A man searching for a more meaningful path after prison has turned a simple skill into a lifeline for people living on the streets of Philadelphia.
Middle East conflict disrupting humanitarian aid routes, officials warn
Key humanitarian air, sea and land routes are being severely disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, delaying critical aid deliveries to some of the world’s most vulnerable regions, according to aid officials.
Gauteng faces wet weather with widespread showers and thundershowers
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned residents in Gauteng to expect cloudy conditions with widespread showers and thundershowers on Friday, 6 March 2026, with an 80% chance of rain across the province.
Corruption case against Judge Phahlane and IPHC leader postponed
The corruption trial involving former judge Portia Phahlane and Michael Sandlana, leader of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), has been postponed to 23 July to allow for further investigation.
KwaZulu-Natal police seek four suspects in Pietermaritzburg fraud case
KwaZulu-Natal Police are searching for four Johannesburg residents wanted in connection with a fraud case in Pietermaritzburg. The suspects have been identified as Lucinda Langton, Shaun Minnaar, Keegan Agulhas, and Sabelo Mullela.
Four dead in Delft blaze on the Cape Flats
Four people have died in a fire that broke out in Delft early Friday morning, authorities confirmed.
Man airlifted to hospital after serious N3 crash in Durban
A man has been critically injured and airlifted to hospital after his car collided with a truck on the N3 in western Durban on Friday.
Rising oil prices linked to Middle East conflict could impact South African consumers
South African consumers may soon feel the economic effects of escalating conflict in the Middle East, as rising global oil prices place pressure on fuel costs and inflation.
Maersk suspends key shipping routes amid escalating Middle East conflict
Global shipping giant Maersk has temporarily suspended two major container services linking the Middle East with Asia and Europe as the conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt international supply chains.
Trump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, nominates Markwayne Mullin as replacement
Donald Trump has dismissed Kristi Noem as head of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the agency responsible for enforcing the administration’s immigration crackdown.
RCL Foods recalls 38 pet food products over salmonella risk
Food manufacturer RCL Foods has recalled 38 pet food products from shelves across South Africa due to concerns over possible salmonella contamination.
High Court declares section of VAT Act unconstitutional
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that Section 7 of the Value-Added Tax Act, which allows the Minister of Finance to change the VAT rate, is unconstitutional and invalid.
Middle East conflict disrupting communication with South Africans abroad, DIRCO warns
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting its ability to communicate with South African citizens in the region.
Nine taxis torched at Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town
Nine minibuses were destroyed in a fire at the Nyanga Taxi Rank in the early hours of Friday morning.
Trump backs potential Kurdish attacks on Iran as Middle East conflict escalates
Donald Trump has voiced support for Iranian Kurdish forces launching attacks against Iran from neighbouring Iraq, as the rapidly expanding Middle East conflict continues to draw in multiple countries across the region.
Severe thunderstorms expected across most of KZN as authorities deploy disaster teams
Severe thunderstorms are forecast to affect large parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, prompting the South African Weather Service to issue a Yellow Level 4 warning for the province.
Heartwarming Sky Ballet: Thousands of Starlings Dance Across March’s Full Moon
In a breathtaking display of nature, thousands of starlings lit up the night sky as they swooped in perfect synchrony across March’s full moon, also known as the Worm Moon. The phenomenon, called a murmuration, left skies glowing with life as the birds moved as one, creating a living, breathing silhouette against the Moon’s luminous face.
Gauteng Education Department concerned over arrest of teacher for alleged rape of learner
The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed deep concern following the arrest of a mathematics teacher from Ivory Park Secondary School, north of Johannesburg, for allegedly raping a Grade 12 learner.
Israel and Iran exchange strikes as Middle East conflict intensifies
Israel launched fresh attacks on Lebanon and Iran, with explosions reported across Tehran and air raid sirens sounding in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Iranian strikes on Israel triggered the alerts, with some projectiles intercepted before impact.
Turkey monitors Iranian Kurdish PJAK amid US-Iran-Israel conflict
Turkey said on Thursday that it is closely monitoring the activities of the Iranian Kurdish PJAK, warning that the group threatens Iran’s security and regional stability amid reports of consultations with Washington over the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran.
KZN officials intervene as illegal truck depot discovered at Phoenix school
A tense standoff occurred at Havenpark Secondary School on Thursday morning when Martin Meyer led an unannounced inspection after complaints about a logistics business operating on school grounds. The inspection came after officials were reportedly turned away during a previous attempt last week.
Centurion father appeals for help as wife and daughter remain trapped in Iran amid conflict
A father from Centurion says he is living every parent’s worst nightmare, as his wife and five-year-old daughter remain stranded in Iran amid ongoing conflict.
Motorists warned to take caution as heavy rains leave Gauteng roads slippery
Motorists travelling across Gauteng have been urged to exercise heightened caution following persistent rainfall that has left several roads wet and slippery, increasing the likelihood of crashes.
Minister orders probe into deadly Ormonde building collapse
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has instructed the Council for the Built Environment to investigate the building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, which claimed the lives of nine people.