Tensions escalate at Durban Home Affairs refugee centre as fire breaks out
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Woman killed, man wounded in shooting at Hammarsdale Magistrate’s Court
A woman has been killed and a man critically injured in a shooting at the Hammarsdale Magistrate’s Court, west of Durban.
Residents demand answers after chemical odour sickens Durban South community
Residents in parts of Durban South are calling for urgent action after a chemical odour reportedly left people experiencing coughing, breathing difficulties and vomiting.
CRL Commission warns against abuse of trust by religious leaders
The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission is warning the public about the dangers of religious leaders abusing the trust placed in them.
Abandoned Eastern Cape projects raise concerns over municipal accountability
Abandoned buildings, neglected sports facilities and millions of rands spent on projects that have since fallen into disrepair are raising concerns about municipal accountability in parts of the Eastern Cape.
South Africa to begin relocating refugee centres to borders in December
South Africa’s Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says it will begin relocating refugee reception centres from inland areas to the country’s borders from December.
Lenacapavir rollout could improve HIV prevention access in rural communities
The six-monthly HIV prevention injection lenacapavir could make it easier for people in rural communities to access pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism.
South Africa face Australia in first Test series since Sandpapergate
World Test champions South Africa will face current championship leaders Australia in Durban on Friday, as the two sides meet in a Test series on South African soil for the first time since the controversial 2017/18 tour.
Manhunt launched for pastor after four-month-old baby found dead in Atteridgeville
Police have launched a manhunt for a pastor accused of kidnapping and killing a four-month-old baby girl in Diepsloot, Gauteng.
Suspected multi-million-rand drug laboratory uncovered in Krugersdorp
Police have uncovered a suspected multi-million-rand drug manufacturing laboratory at a farm in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg.
Schoolchildren injured in multi-vehicle crash in Cato Ridge
Several schoolchildren have been injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Cato Ridge, west of Durban.
Durban mother seeks answers after son dies aboard MSC cruise ship
A Durban mother is seeking answers about the final hours of her 21-year-old son, who died aboard the MSC Euribia in October 2025.
NSPCA to lay animal cruelty charges over death of police dog
The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) is preparing to lay animal cruelty charges against police officials following the death of a South African Police Service (SAPS) dog.
Days of Our Lives star Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62
Fans of the long-running American soap opera Days of Our Lives are mourning the death of actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady.
Nearly 2,000 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid anti-migrant violence
Nearly 2,000 Nigerians have been repatriated from South Africa since June amid a wave of anti-migrant protests and violence, according to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Limpopo matric pupils cleared of group copying allegations
Fifty former matric pupils in Limpopo accused of group copying during the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations have been cleared and will now receive their results.
Messi signs off from Argentina duty with goal and two assists
Lionel Messi brought his 21-year international career with Argentina to an emotional close on Wednesday morning, South African time, delivering a final masterclass in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin.
Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma opens case over alleged social media threat
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has opened a criminal case after a man allegedly posted a threatening message on social media calling for her to be raped and killed.
Cosatu to stage nationwide marches over job cuts and workers’ rights
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will stage nationwide marches on Wednesday to mark International Day for Decent Work.
Mother of missing Durban woman devastated as Nepal ends official search
The mother of missing Durban woman Terricia Govender says she is devastated by Nepal’s decision to end its official search and rescue operation following the floods that struck the country in August.
Sibiya expected back in court for bail application
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, is expected to return to the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday as his bail application continues.
Trump to speak to Putin over reported plague death in Russia
US President Donald Trump says he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin about reports surrounding the death of a laboratory technician at a plague research institute in Siberia.
Government urges motorists to avoid panic buying as fuel prices hit record levels
The government is urging motorists to avoid panic buying as South Africa prepares for record fuel prices coming into effect at midnight.
Anuv Jain builds independent music career beyond Bollywood
Indian singer-songwriter Anuv Jain is proving that artists can build successful careers outside the country’s powerful Bollywood music industry while staying true to their own sound.