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.
Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies at 86
British actor Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film franchise, has died at the age of 86.
Insurance killings trial postponed to January 2027
The trial of 10 people accused of involvement in alleged insurance-related killings has been postponed to January 25, 2027, by the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo.
Asset Forfeiture Unit secures R99 million restraint order against taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni
The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has obtained a restraint order targeting assets worth an estimated R99 million linked to Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his alleged associates.
NICOC acting coordinator agrees to public use of some documents at Madlanga Commission
Acting National Intelligence Coordinating Committee (NICOC) coordinator Dr Ntandazo Sifolo has agreed to allow some declassified documents to be used during open hearings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Five suspects arrested after viral e-hailing driver robbery in Eldorado Park
Five suspects have been arrested following a viral video showing the alleged armed robbery of an e-hailing driver in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg.
NSFAS receives over one million applications for 2027 funding
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received more than one million applications for the 2027 funding cycle, with the application deadline set for October 31, 2026.
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.