NPA stresses importance of proper procedures after Masemola charges withdrawn
The National Prosecuting Authority says adherence to proper rules and procedures is essential to maintaining the integrity and credibility of the prosecutorial process.
Nine-year-old gaming YouTuber sparks controversy over alleged $118,000 ad spend
A nine-year-old gaming YouTuber and his father have attracted widespread attention after claiming the child accidentally spent about $118,000 of his father’s employer’s money on YouTube advertising.
SAPS vows zero tolerance for GBVF within its ranks
The South African Police Service says it will not tolerate gender-based violence and femicide within its ranks following the arrest of a senior officer accused of rape and the sexual grooming of a minor.
Four arrested in Gauteng fraud and corruption investigation
Four people have been arrested in connection with an ongoing fraud and corruption investigation involving several charges.
Sibiya vows to return to Alberton steel company over alleged undocumented workers
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya says authorities will conduct another unannounced inspection at a steel manufacturing company in Alberton, Ekurhuleni, following a tip-off that more than 200 undocumented foreign nationals are allegedly employed there.
Concerns grow over medicine shortages in South Africa
Concerns are growing over shortages of essential medicines in South Africa, with some products reportedly having been unavailable for several months.
Analysts expect Reserve Bank to raise interest rates by 25 basis points
Economists expect the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to raise interest rates by 25 basis points when it announces its decision on Wednesday.
Matlala associate arrested in Pretoria over alleged fraudulent bank statements
A close associate of alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala has been arrested in Pretoria in connection with an alleged fraud case.
Newcastle residents demand action as water crisis enters 10th day
Residents in parts of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, are calling for urgent intervention as communities enter a 10th day without a reliable water supply.
High-ranking police official to appear in court over sexual offence charges
A high-ranking South African Police Service official is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday following his arrest on sexual offence charges.
Police say ninth Ekurhuleni victim may be linked to love triangle
Police say the killing of the ninth woman whose body was found in Ekurhuleni appears to be linked to a love triangle.
Govender family turns search to Tibet after Nepal efforts yield no results
The family of missing Durban woman Terricia Govender has shifted its search to Tibet after efforts to locate the 33-year-old in Nepal yielded no results.
Ramaphosa calls on men to step up fight against GBVF
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on men to play a greater role in combating gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa.
Economists weigh prospects of South African interest rate hike
Economists are assessing whether the South African Reserve Bank could raise interest rates as central banks around the world respond to continued inflationary pressures.
South African journalist Micah Reddy believed to be in custody in Djibouti
South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy, who was reported missing in Djibouti, is believed to have been detained by authorities.
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea to undergo shoulder surgery
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will undergo surgery after dislocating his shoulder during New Zealand’s Test series against the Springboks.
Pressure mounts on Carrick after Manchester United draw at Fulham
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has defended his side despite a difficult start to the Premier League season, after a 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday left the club under increasing pressure.
Suspected serial rapist arrested in connection with 14 rape cases
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 36-year-old man who is allegedly linked to the rape of 14 women in the Zululand District and Gauteng.
Three arrested over Dawn Park woman’s murder
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found in Dawn Park, Boksburg.
One of nine Ekurhuleni women’s bodies remains unidentified
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the body of one of the nine women found in Ekurhuleni has yet to be identified.
Family returns from Nepal search for missing Durban woman
The family and friends of missing Durban woman Terricia Govender have returned to South Africa after spending two weeks in Nepal searching for the 33-year-old.
Suspended Ekurhuleni metro police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi fired
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been dismissed from his position.
Zolani Tete’s father forgives accused after court denies bail
The father of former boxing world champion Zolani Tete says he is relieved that the men accused of killing his son have been denied bail, but says he has chosen to forgive them.
Two police officers shot dead while responding to spaza shop attack in Eastern Cape
Two police officers have been shot and killed at Ziphunzana location in Libode, near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.