Taxi Industry Warns of Commuter Losses Amid Steep Fuel Price Hikes
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has raised concerns that sharp increases in fuel prices could drive commuters away from using minibus taxi services.
NCC MP Fadiel Adams Arrested by Political Killings Task Team
The South African Police Service Political Killings Task Team has arrested National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams.
Public Service Commission Flags R800m Cost of Suspended Officials
The Public Service Commission has raised concerns over what it describes as the misuse of public funds, revealing that government spends an estimated R800 million each year on suspended public servants.
WHO Investigates Possible Person-to-Person Spread in Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak
The World Health Organization says a deadly virus outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has claimed three lives may have involved limited human-to-human transmission.
Constitutional Court to Hear Challenge to National Health Insurance Act
The Constitutional Court of South Africa is set to hear an application on Tuesday brought by the Board of Healthcare Funders, which is challenging the legislative process that led to the adoption of the National Health Insurance Act.
Police Issue Arrest Warrant for MP Fadiel Adams
Police have confirmed that Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress and a Member of Parliament, is a wanted man and has been instructed to hand himself over to the nearest police station.
Death Toll Rises to 26 After Deadly Fireworks Factory Blast in China
The death toll from a massive explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has risen to 26, with 61 others injured, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
Pick n Pay Enters Labour Consultations as Turnaround Efforts Intensify
Retail giant Pick n Pay has initiated formal consultations with labour unions as part of a broader strategy to stabilise its underperforming supermarket division.
Severe Weather Warning Issued as Cold Front Sweeps Across South Africa
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for widespread cold temperatures and strong winds expected to impact large parts of the country this week.
De Lille Reassures Travellers Ahead of Africa Travel Indaba Amid Protest Concerns
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has sought to reassure African travellers following a wave of anti-foreigner protests in Durban and other parts of South Africa, some of which have turned confrontational and violent.
Cunha Praises Carrick’s ‘Magic’ as Manchester United Secure Champions League Return
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has hailed interim manager Michael Carrick for restoring belief at the club, saying he possesses the “magic” to reconnect the team with its successful past under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Body of Missing Swimmer Recovered After Durban Beach Incident
Search and rescue teams have recovered the body of a 21-year-old who went missing while swimming at a Durban beach over the weekend.
Nigeria Plans Voluntary Repatriation Amid Rising Concerns Over Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
Nigeria has announced plans to facilitate the voluntary return of its citizens living in South Africa amid growing concerns over renewed anti-immigrant violence targeting African nationals.
Northern Cape Man Under Police Guard After Fatal Family Shooting in Kimberley
Police in the Northern Cape are investigating two counts of murder and one of attempted murder following a deadly shooting incident in Kimberley.
Dozens of Matric Pupils Fall ill After Suspected Food Contamination in Eastern Cape
A suspected food-related incident at the Ekuphumleni Matric Revision Centre has left dozens of matric pupils ill, prompting a health investigation in the Eastern Cape.
Cold Front to Bring Snow, Flood Risks and Strong Winds Across South Africa
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for a significant drop in temperatures accompanied by strong winds, expected to affect large parts of the country from Tuesday through Thursday.
Fuel Prices to Rise Sharply Amid Global Oil Pressures and Geopolitical Tensions
Motorists are set to face another significant fuel price hike on Wednesday, driven largely by rising global crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions, including strained relations between the United States and Iran and disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Seven Killed in Bus and Taxi Collision in Kariega
Seven people have been killed and several others injured in a crash involving a minibus taxi and a bus in Kariega.
Three Community Patrollers Killed in Bhambayi Shooting as Crime Fears Escalate
Residents of Bhambayi in KwaZulu-Natal have voiced anger and fear following the fatal shooting of three community patrollers during a confrontation with suspected gang members.
Severe Storm Warning Issued for KZN as Disaster Teams Deployed
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms expected to affect parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.
Woman Killed in Early Morning Shooting in Amanzimtoti
A woman has been shot and killed in an early morning incident on Longacres Drive in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban.
Police Recover Human Remains from Crocodile in Komati River
Police divers conducted a days-long operation along the Komati River, closely monitoring crocodile behaviour before recovering human remains believed to be linked to a missing Gauteng businessman.
Three Dead, Several Ill in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
Three people have died and three others have fallen ill following a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a Netherlands-based cruise ship, authorities and media reports confirmed on Sunday.
Hundreds Displaced, Children Among Most Affected in Durban Informal Settlement Fire
Nearly 500 people, the majority of them children, have been left homeless after a devastating fire tore through the Quarry Road informal settlement in Durban on Thursday morning.