Man arrested after woman’s body found at Thembisa cemetery
A 36-year-old man is expected to appear in court following the murder of a woman whose body was found at Mooifontein Cemetery in Thembisa.
SACC calls for National Day of Mourning amid wave of mass killings
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) is calling for consideration of a National Day of Mourning following a recent wave of mass killings across the country.
Five accused in Durban Crime Intelligence officers’ murders to apply for bail
Five men accused of murdering two Crime Intelligence officers in Durban are expected to apply for bail when they return to court next month.
Cato Manor serial rape accused now faces 27 charges
The man accused of a series of rapes in Cato Manor, Durban, is now facing 27 charges after the State added further counts to the case.
SPAR expects weaker 2026 results amid operational and leadership challenges
Retail group SPAR expects its 2026 financial performance to come in below the previous year, with continued pressure on its Southern African operations, particularly its groceries and liquor business.
Madlanga Commission orders criminal charges against Feroz Khan
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has ordered that criminal charges be pursued against former Crime Intelligence deputy head Major General Feroz Khan for failing to comply with a subpoena requiring him to appear before the inquiry.
Bavuma and Miller centuries seal series win for South Africa
Centuries from captain Temba Bavuma and David Miller helped South Africa beat Australia by 32 runs in the second ODI at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday, securing the series with one match still to play.
23-year-old woman shot dead in alleged Thembisa robbery
A 23-year-old woman has been shot and killed during an alleged armed robbery in Thembisa, east of Johannesburg.
Another woman's body found in Ekurhuleni
The body of another woman has been discovered in Ekurhuleni, bringing the number of women found dead in the area to 11.
Wedela tavern shooting death toll rises to 18
The death toll from the mass shooting at a tavern in Wedela on Gauteng’s West Rand has risen to 18.
More than 140 left homeless after Clare Hills informal settlement fire
More than 140 people have been left without homes after a fire destroyed dozens of shacks at an informal settlement in Clare Hills, west of Durban.
KwaMakhutha mass shooting death toll rises to 12
The death toll from the KwaMakhutha mass shooting in KwaZulu-Natal has risen to 12 after one of the victims who was hospitalised died from their injuries.
Madlanga Commission seeks in-camera hearing for parts of Feroz Khan evidence
Evidence leaders at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have applied for parts of former Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan’s evidence to be heard in camera.
Volkswagen recalls 2.86 million vehicles over potential steering fault
German automaker Volkswagen is recalling around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering problem that could increase the risk of steering failure.
Five suspects arrested as police operation targets alleged killers of KZN officers
Five suspects have been arrested during an early-morning police operation in Inanda and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal.
Cabinet extends Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati’s term to 2029
Cabinet has approved a three-year extension for Mteto Nyati to continue serving as chairperson of Eskom’s board.
RAF takes services to rural communities in Ulundi
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is taking its services to Ulundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal this weekend as part of an outreach programme aimed at making its services more accessible to rural communities.
Ramaphosa condemns gender-based violence in Heritage Day address
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his National Heritage Day address to call on South Africans to stand together against gender-based violence, saying the abuse and killing of women cannot form part of the country’s heritage.
Suspect linked to Mount Edgecombe Crime Intelligence officers killed in Inanda shootout
A suspect linked to the killing of two Crime Intelligence officers in Mount Edgecombe has been shot dead during a police operation in Inanda.
NSRI warns of strong spring tides as Heritage Day weekend begins
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging beachgoers, anglers and coastal hikers to exercise extra caution as strong spring tides are expected along South Africa’s coastline over the Heritage Day long weekend and school holidays.
October fuel price hikes could push petrol closer to R30 a litre
South African motorists are facing the prospect of another steep fuel price increase in October, with the latest Central Energy Fund (CEF) data showing fuel price under-recoveries deepening.
Dimpane vows to ensure KwaMakhutha shooting suspects are brought to justice
Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has vowed that police will get to the bottom of the mass shooting in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, which claimed the lives of 11 people.
Matlala’s wife and two co-accused granted bail in lease fraud case
The wife of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and two of his co-accused have been granted bail in a case involving an allegedly fraudulent lease agreement.
US plans to admit up to 17 500 more Afrikaner refugees
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to admit up to 17 500 additional Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months.