Two-year-old child and man killed in Phoenix house fire
A two-year-old child and an adult male have died following a house fire in Phoenix, north of Durban, on Tuesday morning.
Power outage disrupts water supply to six municipalities
A widespread electricity outage in Ekurhuleni has disrupted water supply from Rand Water's Mapleton Pumping Station, affecting at least six municipalities.
Government accuses US of introducing new issues into AGOA trade negotiations
The South African government has accused the United States of introducing new issues into ongoing trade negotiations after Washington announced plans to withdraw the country's benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
MK Party organiser shot dead at home on KZN South Coast
An uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) organiser has been shot and killed at his home in Umzumbe on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Suspected cyberattack disrupts supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe
A suspected cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems across at least nine European countries has forced several retailers to discard spoiled food, raising concerns over the security of the European Union's food supply chain.
Patriotic Alliance Northern Cape chairperson dies in car crash
The Patriotic Alliance's (PA) Northern Cape chairperson, Anthony Mietas, has died in a car accident on the R353 between Williston and Fraserburg.
Severe thunderstorms expected across seven KZN districts
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 weather warning for seven districts in KwaZulu-Natal, cautioning residents about severe thunderstorms expected to bring heavy rainfall, hail, excessive lightning and damaging winds.
Motorists set for fuel price relief from Wednesday
South African motorists are expected to receive some relief at the pumps from Wednesday, November 4, with temporary fuel tax reductions set to ease petrol and diesel prices.
IEC urges voters to confirm special vote applications ahead of voting
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is urging voters to verify whether their special vote applications have been approved ahead of the two-day special voting period.
Democrats make final push ahead of US midterm elections
Democrats in the United States are making a final push for votes ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, hoping to gain control of Congress and limit President Donald Trump's political influence.
Grade 10 learner allegedly threatens teacher with knife at Phoenix school
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officers responded to a school in Forest Haven, Phoenix, north of Durban, on Monday morning following reports that a learner had allegedly threatened to stab a teacher.
Antonelli makes history as youngest Formula One world champion
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has made Formula One history after becoming the youngest-ever world champion at the age of 20 years and 68 days.
Protea Retirement Village residents endure 51-day water crisis
Residents of Protea Retirement Village in Primrose, Ekurhuleni, say they have been without a reliable water supply for at least 51 days, leaving elderly people struggling to carry out basic daily activities.
ActionSA councillor candidate's home destroyed in North West fire
The home of an ActionSA councillor candidate in the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, near Zeerust in the North West, has been destroyed in a fire.
Zuma returns to campaign trail ahead of municipal elections
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has returned to the political campaign trail, making his first public appearance since being hospitalised last month.
Ramaphosa campaigns in Mabopane ahead of ANC's final election rally
African National Congress (ANC) leaders are intensifying their election campaigns as the party makes its final push for support ahead of Wednesday's local government elections.
Eastern Cape man sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering girlfriend
An Eastern Cape man, Sandiso Matyida, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Sinazo Khanzi, whose body was discovered beheaded in January 2023.
March and March leader blames vagrants for violence during Durban protests
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has denied that members of the movement were responsible for violence during recent anti-immigration protests in Durban's central business district, instead blaming people living on the streets.
Russell says strong relationship with Antonelli remains despite title battle
Mercedes driver George Russell says his relationship with teammate and Formula One title rival Kimi Antonelli remains strong despite the Italian outperforming him during the current season.
Durban High Court to decide on final interdict against March and March Movement
The Durban High Court is expected to rule on Friday whether an interim interdict obtained by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia against the March and March Movement should be made final.
State set to add charges against businessman Suliman Carrim
The State is expected to add further charges against businessman Suliman Carrim when he appears alongside his two co-accused in the Musina Magistrates' Court in Limpopo on Friday.
SARB Governor says revised GDP figures do not mean South Africans are richer
South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the country's economy being revised upwards does not mean South Africans are wealthier, but rather reflects a more accurate understanding of the size of the economy.
Western Cape police warn of taxi rank closures amid deadly violence
Western Cape Police Commissioner Sizakhele Dyantyi has warned taxi operators that authorities may shut down taxi ranks if ongoing violence does not stop.
Political parties call on Ramaphosa to release naval exercise investigation report
Several political parties in Parliament are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to make public the findings of an independent investigation into the alleged failure to follow his instruction to exclude Iran's Navy from the Exercise Will for Peace naval drills.