The family of 21-year-old Zenande Chiloane says they can finally begin the healing process after his body was recovered from the Crocodile River near Kamagugu Township in Mbombela.
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) says it has observed a decline in passenger numbers, particularly on cross-border routes, amid growing tensions over illegal immigration and calls for the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that security forces are prepared to maintain law and order ahead of the so-called 30 June deadline being advocated by anti-illegal immigration groups for foreign nationals to leave the country.
The Durban High Court is expected to receive an update on Wednesday regarding progress made in the business rescue process of sugar producer Tongaat Hulett since the matter was last heard in April.
At least 1,876 of the approximately 7,000 Malawian nationals currently housed at the Sherwood Hall transit site in Durban have been identified as undocumented or illegally residing in South Africa, according to the Department of Justice.
The death toll in a tragic collision involving a bakkie and a bus on the N2 near Peddie has risen to five, according to the Eastern Cape Department of Transport.
Tensions boiled over outside the Sherwood Hall grounds in Durban on Monday when a large group of Malawian nationals confronted anti-illegal immigration activist Ngizwe Mchunu and members of the March and March movement.
The 2026 Sardine Run has officially begun along KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast, with seine netters successfully hauling in the first significant catches at Port Edward over the weekend.
Residents and businesses in Pietermaritzburg continue to face severe disruptions to essential services as a strike by municipal workers in Msunduzi enters its 10th day, leaving parts of the city without electricity, water and refuse collection.
New York Knicks fans flooded the streets of Midtown Manhattan late on Saturday to celebrate the team's historic NBA Finals victory, but jubilant scenes quickly descended into chaos as a World Cup shuttle bus was set alight and a teenager was shot during the celebrations.
The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has joined calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign immediately, accusing him of using legal processes and public funds to avoid accountability over the findings of the Section 89 independent panel.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport says it remains committed to ensuring accountability in cases involving violence, threats and intimidation on the province's roads.
A Durban Metro Police officer has been suspended and is under investigation after allegedly taking money from members of the public while falsely promising them jobs within the Metro Police Service.
Outdoor retailer Cape Union Mart has approached the Western Cape High Court seeking an interdict against pro-Palestine activists who have been staging protests and consumer boycotts outside its stores since late 2023.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on migration has warned that South African citizens do not have the authority to conduct identity checks or enforce immigration laws on foreign nationals, stressing that such actions are illegal and should not be tolerated.
The repatriation of thousands of Malawian nationals who have been sheltering at Sherwood Park in Durban is expected to continue until Tuesday, as buses transport families back to Malawi following days of uncertainty and delays.
A unique animal therapy programme at a psychiatric hospital in France is transforming the lives of patients, offering comfort, companionship and a welcome break from the challenges of mental illness.
Thailand is mourning the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of Maha Vajiralongkorn, who passed away at the age of 47 after a prolonged illness.
A 13-year-old learner has died and 14 others have been seriously injured following a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck near Sepanapudi in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo.
The Nkabinde Inquiry has dismissed an application by former National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi to have formal written submissions admitted into the official record of the proceedings.
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the deportation of 980 undocumented Malawian nationals, describing it as the largest repatriation operation involving Malawian citizens conducted by the department to date.
Residents in several areas south of Durban could soon experience improved water supply as the multi-billion-rand uMkhomazi Water Scheme enters its final phase of construction.
South Africa’s leading business organisation has criticised the South African Reserve Bank’s recent decision to raise interest rates, arguing that the move comes at a time when economic growth remains weak and business confidence is under pressure.
South African Breweries (SAB) has voiced strong opposition to a proposal to increase excise duties on standard beer by 20%, warning that the move could have unintended economic consequences.
