Ramaphosa urges eligible voters to participate in local government elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all eligible South Africans to exercise their democratic right and participate in the upcoming local government elections.
Mkhawane and co-accused expected back in court over infant’s murder
Self-proclaimed pastor Caiphus Mkhawane and his two co-accused, Ntsako Makhubela and Amanda Mnguni, are expected to appear in the Atteridgeville Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning.
SASSA announces once-off changes to November 2026 grant payment dates
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a once-off adjustment to social grant payment dates for November 2026, linked to the upcoming local government elections.
Parliament urged to push for R600 increase in old-age grant
Parliament has been urged to motivate for a R600 increase in the old-age grant, which would raise the monthly payment from R2 400 to R3 000.
At least 30 killed in high-speed train collision in Spain
At least 30 people have been killed after two trains collided in southern Spain, according to a local leader.
Suliman Carrim to remain in custody despite R100 000 bail grant
North West businessman Suliman Carrim will remain in custody despite being granted R100 000 bail in a contempt of court case by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of local government elections
The Department of Home Affairs will temporarily extend its operating hours ahead of next week’s local government elections to help eligible voters access their identity documents.
Dashcam footage captures e-hailing driver ambushed in Eldorado Park
Dashcam footage circulating on social media has captured the moment an e-hailing driver was allegedly ambushed and robbed by a group of men in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
More than 115 children fall ill at Bronkhorstspruit creche amid water safety concerns
More than 115 children from a creche in Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit, have reportedly fallen ill with a stomach bug, raising concerns about the safety of drinking water in the area.
Melville residents protest over ongoing water shortages
Fed-up residents of Melville, Johannesburg, took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against ongoing water shortages, calling on the City of Johannesburg to urgently address the crisis.
Pretoria court to deliver judgment in Suliman Carrim contempt case
The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court is expected to deliver judgment on Wednesday morning in the contempt case against North West businessman Suliman Carrim.
Fatal crash closes N3 at Van Reenen Pass
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Cosatu to support ANC and SACP in upcoming local government elections
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) says it will support both the African National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) in the upcoming local government elections, despite tensions between the two political formations.
Police recover stolen Durban North bakkie after chase in northern KZN
KwaZulu-Natal police have recovered a bakkie stolen in Durban North following a multidisciplinary operation in Manguzi, in the uMkhanyakude District.
Suspected petrol bomb sparks fire at Durban CBD printing shop
Firefighters are investigating a fire at a printing shop on Denis Hurley Street in the Durban CBD after a suspected petrol bomb was allegedly thrown into the premises on Tuesday morning.
Chatsworth family alleges police raid days after son’s murder
A grieving family from Croftdene, south of Durban, has accused plainclothes police officers, believed to be from the Chatsworth SAPS drug unit, of conducting an unlawful search at their home just over two weeks after the murder of their son.
Ramaphosa deploys 510 SANDF soldiers to KZN amid anti-immigration unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 510 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal until November 30, following a wave of anti-immigration protests that left one person dead and saw shops looted and vehicles set alight in Durban.
Police monitor N12 freeway after renewed protests at Nana’s Farm
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) and Gauteng police are monitoring the N12 freeway between Klipspruit Valley Road and Abubakar Asvat Drive following renewed protests by residents of Nana’s Farm Informal Settlement on Monday night.
KZN Education investigates allegations of learners barred from matric exams
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is investigating allegations that learners at three schools in the province were prevented from writing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
Ramaphosa receives report on Iran’s participation in MOSI III naval exercise
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a report into the controversial naval exercise MOSI III, which investigated Iran’s participation in the military drills conducted in South African waters.
KZN disaster teams on high alert as severe thunderstorms forecast
Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal have been placed on high alert as parts of the province prepare for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
Mashatile assures Bronkhorstspruit residents of safe water supply
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured residents of Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, that alternative water supplies will remain available while the local water treatment plant is closed.
Police officer dies after allegedly shooting wife in Gqeberha
A 49-year-old police officer has died after allegedly shooting his wife three times before turning the firearm on himself at their home in Ikamvelihle, Gqeberha, on Monday morning.
Man rescued after being trapped beneath train for hours in Canelands
A man has sustained multiple injuries after being struck by a train and trapped beneath it for several hours in Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday night.