United States President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's flagship current affairs programme, Meet the Press, after a tense exchange with host Kristen Welker over claims relating to election fraud and the January 6 Capitol attack.
A major protest by teachers in Mexico City disrupted access to Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but authorities have assured fans that the tournament will proceed as planned.
Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni has condemned the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 people at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, describing the attack as both "heartless" and "barbaric".
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has renewed its call for the immediate suspension of Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan and Hawks officer Ebrahim Kadwa, arguing that their continued presence in the police service could compromise ongoing investigations.
The Refugee Appeals Authority (RAA) has called on asylum seekers in Durban to collect notices relating to their pending appeals, while concerns continue to mount over the conditions faced by displaced foreign nationals in the city.
Retail giant SPAR has returned to profitability after reporting a profit of R147.3 million for the six months ended 27 March 2026, a significant turnaround from the R4.2 billion loss recorded during the same period last year. However, the group's latest financial results highlight ongoing operational challenges that continue to weigh on performance.
A mass shooting at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, has left 12 people dead and nine others injured in one of the city's deadliest attacks in recent months.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has distanced itself from an alleged scam targeting elderly grant beneficiaries, warning recipients to be cautious of individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency.
KwaZulu-Natal police have taken two men in for questioning following the discovery of skeletal remains at a dumping site in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban.
Three people have been convicted of the kidnapping, robbery and murders of renowned botanists Rodney and Rachel Saunders, who disappeared while filming a documentary in KwaZulu-Natal in 2018.
Residents in oPhongolo and surrounding areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal have been urged to remain alert after a lion escaped from the Mkuze Falls Game Reserve.
The reigning amaNdebele monarch, King Makhosonke II, has died at the age of 65 after serving as king for four decades.
Preparations for the 2026 Comrades Marathon have entered the final stretch, with more than 21,000 runners expected to take part in the iconic ultra-marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has announced plans to roll out the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir at 74 clinics across the province, marking a significant step in efforts to curb new HIV infections.
A parliamentary investigation has uncovered alleged widespread abuse of South Africa's Traffic Register Number (TRN) system, with lawmakers warning that the mechanism has become vulnerable to fraud and exploitation by criminal syndicates.
The Department of Home Affairs has welcomed the planned introduction of specialised immigration courts, saying the move will help reduce overcrowding at prisons and detention facilities while streamlining deportation processes.
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) believes increased scrutiny of alleged corruption within law enforcement agencies could be making it more difficult for organised crime syndicates to operate in South Africa.
Western Cape police are investigating a triple murder following a shooting incident in Langa on the Cape Flats on Monday night.
Five additional senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officers have been suspended in connection with the controversial Medicare24 contract, as investigations into the matter continue.
South Africa's economy is expected to show signs of growth when Statistics South Africa releases the country's first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures on Tuesday.
The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) in KwaZulu-Natal says it is confident that any learning disruptions experienced at uMkhumbane High School in Chesterville can be addressed following the return of educators and the resumption of normal teaching activities.
Eastern Cape Community Safety MEC Xolile Nqatha has expressed concern over a resurgence of mass shootings and violent crime in the Nelson Mandela Bay District following a deadly shooting in KwaDwesi, Gqeberha, that left four people dead and two others injured.
Dozens of anti-illegal immigration protesters marched through Kwa-Thema township east of Johannesburg on Monday, a day after President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged stronger action against illegal immigration while warning against lawlessness and xenophobic violence.
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday as investors reacted to renewed military tensions in the Middle East, following fresh Israeli strikes on Iran and renewed hostilities involving Lebanon.
