Ghana to Evacuate Citizens from South Africa Amid Anti-Foreigner Protests
Ghana says it will evacuate approximately 300 citizens from South Africa following recent protests targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country.
Keir Starmer Faces Growing Pressure Amid Reports of Possible Cabinet Resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting political pressure on Wednesday following reports that Health Minister Wes Streeting is preparing to resign in a move that could trigger a leadership contest within the governing Labour Party.
Didiza Tables Section 89 Report as Parliament Moves to Implement ConCourt Phala Phala Ruling
Thoko Didiza has formally tabled the Section 89 independent panel report in Parliament, paving the way for the possible establishment of an impeachment committee to assess whether a prima facie case exists against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Police Bust Major Drug Lab in Swartruggens, 11 Arrested Including Foreign Nationals
Police have arrested 11 suspects, including four Mexican nationals, following a major drug laboratory bust in Swartruggens on Wednesday.
Three Bodies Recovered as NSRI Rescues 23 People Trapped in Western Cape Floods
The bodies of a woman and two men have been recovered following a large-scale rescue operation on a farm in Rawsonville, where severe flooding continues to batter parts of the province.
Fadiel Adams Bail Hearing Delayed After Late Arrival at Court
The bail hearing of National Coloured Congress leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams was delayed at the Pinetown Magistrate's Court west of Durban on Wednesday following his late arrival.
Masemola, Matlala and 15 Others Due in Court Over R228 Million Police Contract
Suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Wednesday alongside controversial businessman Vusimuzi Matlala and 15 co-accused.
WHO Says No Larger Hantavirus Outbreak Detected Yet, But Warns Risk Remains
The World Health Organization says there is currently no evidence of a wider hantavirus outbreak linked to infections detected aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, although health officials warn the situation could still change because of the virus’s long incubation period.
Mother and Child Killed in Crash Involving Health Minister’s Vehicle
A mother and her child have died following an accident involving a vehicle transporting Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on the N1 near Bela-Bela in Limpopo.
Western Cape Begins Recovery Efforts After Devastating Storms
Mop-up operations are expected to begin on Wednesday following days of severe weather caused by two cold fronts that made landfall in the Western Cape over the weekend.
Firefighters Contain Massive Factory Blaze in Durban South
Firefighters spent several hours battling a massive factory fire in Clairwood south of Durban on Tuesday.
Iran Warns US to Accept Peace Proposal as Middle East Truce Wavers
Iran’s chief negotiator has warned that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace proposal or risk the collapse of ongoing efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict.
Two British Ministers Resign in Blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after two junior ministers resigned from government in protest over his leadership.
ActionSA to Lay Criminal Charges Against President Ramaphosa Over Phala Phala Allegations
The ActionSA says it will lay criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, relating to fresh allegations linked to the Phala Phala farm controversy.
Public Protector Says ConCourt Ruling Does Not Affect Phala Phala Findings
The Office of the Public Protector says the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court on the Phala Phala matter does not invalidate or undermine its own findings into the scandal.
Unemployment Rises to 32.7% as South Africa Records 8.1 Million Jobless People
South Africa’s unemployment crisis has deepened, with the number of unemployed people rising to 8.1 million, according to the latest figures released by Statistics South Africa.
Three Dead as Severe Storms Batter Western Cape, Province Declared Disaster Area
At least three people have died in separate weather-related incidents across the Cape Town metropolitan area as severe wind and heavy rainfall continue to lash large parts of the province.
Anti-Immigration Protesters Defiant Amid Alleged Intimidation and Attacks
Protesters campaigning against illegal immigration say they will continue their demonstrations despite what they describe as growing intimidation and threats.
N1 Near Worcester Closed as Severe Weather Batters Western Cape
Alan Winde says the N1 highway near Worcester in the Boland has been closed until further notice due to severe weather conditions affecting the region.
ANC Postpones Special NEC Meeting Following Severe Weather in Cape Town
The African National Congress has postponed its special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to Wednesday due to severe weather conditions affecting Cape Town.
Severe Weather Disrupts Flights at Cape Town and George Airports
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says severe weather conditions have disrupted flight operations at Cape Town International Airport and George Airport.
Mpumalanga Taxi Boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni Arrested in Extortion Case
Prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni, widely known as “Ferrari”, has been arrested in connection with an alleged extortion case.
Opposition Parties Divided After Ramaphosa Rejects Calls to Resign Over Phala Phala
Opposition parties have expressed mixed reactions after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he will challenge the Phala Phala independent panel report through a judicial review process and will not resign from office.
Severe Storms Lash Cape Town as Emergency Teams Respond to Thousands of Distress Calls
A powerful storm continues to batter Cape Town and other parts of the Western Cape, leaving a trail of destruction across informal settlements and residential areas.