Ramaphosa to attend BRICS Summit in India
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to travel to New Delhi, India, this weekend to attend the 18th BRICS Summit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
One injured after light aircraft crash-lands in Midrand
A small aircraft crash-landed in Midrand on Tuesday afternoon after reportedly suffering engine failure, leaving one person injured and causing major traffic disruptions in the area.
South Africa’s economy contracts 0.2% in second quarter, ending six-quarter growth streak
South Africa’s economic recovery has suffered a setback, with the economy contracting by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
Mapisa-Nqakula denies ‘wig’ was code for bribe in corruption trial
Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied allegations that her references to a “wig” in conversations with a contractor were a coded request for a bribe.
South African mechanic among group abducted in Mozambique lodge attack
A South African mechanic is among around 11 people who were reportedly abducted during an attack on a hunting lodge in northern Mozambique.
175-year-old Shiva temple collapses into Ganga as flooding and erosion worsen
A 175-year-old Shiva temple in Ratua collapsed into the Ganga River on Sunday as severe flooding and riverbank erosion continued to worsen across the district.
Eiffel Tower shut down after staff protest over treatment of women during Hindu group visit
The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed on Monday after employees went on strike following an incident in which female staff members were reportedly removed from their positions during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation.
Potential class action investigated over faulty contraceptive pills
A potential class action is being investigated after a packaging error involving contraceptive pills allegedly resulted in unintended pregnancies among women who used an affected batch between 2023 and 2025.
KZN Public Works department secures first-ever clean audit
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has achieved a clean audit for the first time in its history.
Security threats and disputed evidence emerge in Cat Matlala trial
Security threats, reports of gunfire and a dispute over bail evidence have emerged during a trial-within-a-trial in the attempted murder case involving alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused.
Refilwe stabbing accused to make second court appearance
The 53-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a 20-year-old man in Refilwe last week is expected to make his second appearance in the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court outside Pretoria on Tuesday.
Arsenal make flying start despite missing out on marquee forward
Arsenal may have failed to land the elite forward they wanted during the summer transfer window, but the Premier League champions have wasted little time showing they remain a formidable force.
Manhunt launched after scholar transport driver shot dead in Westbury
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for two suspects following the fatal shooting of a 53-year-old scholar transport driver in Westbury on Monday.
Mandeni operation targeting undocumented workers halted after information leak
A law enforcement operation targeting the alleged illegal employment of undocumented foreign nationals in Mandeni, northern KwaZulu-Natal, has been halted after authorities reportedly received information that details of the raid had been leaked.
Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions raise global supply concerns
Oil prices have started the week sharply higher, with Brent crude climbing above $97 a barrel and moving closer to a three-month high.
Afrika Mayibuye defends former convict mayoral candidate amid public backlash
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has defended its decision to field former convict Themba “SkeemGP” Nzimande as its mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni.
Five killed after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
At least five people have been killed after an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport, crashed into vehicles and caught fire.
Antonelli stuns at Monza with remarkable Italian Grand Prix victory
Kimi Antonelli produced one of Formula 1’s most remarkable performances at Monza, storming from 19th on the grid to claim a stunning victory in the Italian Grand Prix.
Durban family races against time to find daughter missing in Nepal
A Durban family is refusing to give up hope as they continue their desperate search for 33-year-old Terricia Govender, who has been missing in Nepal for nearly two weeks following devastating flash floods.
Gauteng records more than 346,000 individual school placement applications for 2027
More than 346,000 individual learners have applied for placement in Gauteng’s public schools for the 2027 academic year, highlighting the growing demand for education in the province.
Zolani Tete murder accused back in court for bail hearing
The bail application of two men accused of being involved in the murder of former two-time boxing world champion Zolani Tete is expected to resume at the Mdantsane Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape.
FlySafair passengers warned of revised flight times after severe weather
FlySafair passengers have been warned to expect revised arrival and departure times as the airline works to resolve technical issues and recover from weather-related disruptions.
IFP Calls for Urgent Deployment of KZN Political Killings Task Team After Two Candidate Murders
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has called for the immediate deployment of the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team following the murders of two of its ward councillor candidates within seven days.
eThekwini Municipality Warns Metro Police Jobs Are Not for Sale
The eThekwini Municipality has warned members of the public that Metro Police jobs are not for sale following allegations that an official collected hundreds of thousands of rands from people who were allegedly promised employment.