Heavy rain and hail cause flooding concerns in Durban
Durban has experienced heavy rain and hail, with motorists reporting flooded roads and hazardous driving conditions as severe thunderstorms move across KwaZulu-Natal.
Seventh woman’s body found in Ekurhuleni amid growing safety concerns
The body of a seventh woman has been discovered in Ekurhuleni, adding to a series of deaths that has sparked alarm among residents and heightened concerns about women’s safety.
Mbalula’s lawyers challenge Dlamini-Zuma’s bribery allegations
Lawyers representing ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula have told the High Court in Johannesburg that former Cabinet minister and ANC NEC member Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has no evidence to support allegations that he paid delegates to secure his position within the party.
Majodina apologises for outburst during Kouga community meeting
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has apologised for swearing at a member of the public during a heated community engagement in Kouga in the Eastern Cape.
Ramaphosa orders priority investigation into Kempton Park women’s killings
President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed law enforcement agencies to prioritise investigations into the deaths of several women whose bodies have been discovered in and around Kempton Park, Gauteng.
Kwa-Thema councillor suspects woman’s body was dumped in area
A ward councillor in Kwa-Thema, Ekurhuleni, believes the body of a woman discovered in the area on Tuesday morning may have been dumped there.
Capitec hit with R28 million in penalties over FIC Act breaches
Capitec Bank has been fined a total of R28 million by the Prudential Authority (PA) after an inspection identified several shortcomings in the bank’s compliance with South Africa’s anti-money-laundering and financial-crime laws.
Trump dismisses AI safety fears as ‘hoax’ amid calls for stronger safeguards
US President Donald Trump has dismissed growing concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence, describing them as a “hoax” while rejecting calls for stronger safeguards around the rapidly developing technology.
Women’s safety cannot be placed solely on women, says advocacy group
Women should not be expected to take increasing responsibility for their own safety amid rising violence, according to Women for Change’s Sabrina Walter.
Police confirm sexual assault in Kempton Park women’s deaths
Police have confirmed that most of the women whose bodies were discovered in the Kempton Park area had been sexually assaulted.
Six women’s bodies found in Ekurhuleni in two months
Police are investigating after another woman’s body was reportedly discovered in Kwa-Thema, Springs, east of Johannesburg.
Grade 10 learner shot dead at KZN school
The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department has condemned the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Grade 10 learner at Ndengezi Intermediate School in Pinetown.
Missing Kempton Park runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo identified among bodies found
Police have confirmed that the fourth body of a woman found in the Kempton Park area, east of Johannesburg, has been identified as that of missing runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo.
Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix after Norris hit by VSC timing
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren’s Lando Norris lost a likely win due to the timing of a Virtual Safety Car (VSC).
Petrol price could rise by more than R2 a litre in October
Motorists could face another significant increase in fuel prices in October, with rising international oil prices and a weaker rand putting pressure on the cost of petrol and diesel.
Police warn of online dating scams amid Kempton Park investigations
Police have warned residents about the dangers of online dating scams in Kempton Park, amid concerns that some encounters may be linked to robbery and assault.
Pretoria businessman granted R50,000 bail over alleged Hawks cocaine theft
A Pretoria businessman accused of stealing 541 kilograms of cocaine from a Hawks facility in Port Shepstone has been granted R50,000 bail.
Family searches for missing daughter after Nepal floods
The family of Terricia Govender, 33, has travelled to the Nepal-Tibet border in search of answers after devastating flash floods swept through the area.
Fifth woman’s body found in Kempton Park amid growing concern
A fifth woman’s body has been discovered in the Kempton Park area, raising further concern as police investigate a series of deaths involving women in the vicinity.
Cut-off low brings thunderstorms and strong winds to several provinces
A cut-off low that brought disruptive rainfall to parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape has moved further north and east, with thunderstorms, rain and strong winds expected across several provinces.
Five suspects to appear in court after Cape Town e-hailing driver allegedly kidnapped and raped
Five suspects, including two women, are expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court in Cape Town on Monday following the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 25-year-old e-hailing driver.
South Korea steps up efforts to bridge digital divide among older people
South Korea is intensifying efforts to help older people navigate an increasingly digital society as its rapidly ageing population struggles to access online services and modern technology.
At least 21 people killed in N1 crash in Western Cape
At least 21 people have died following a serious collision on the N1 between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka in the Western Cape.
Erasmus says making South Africans proud remains Springboks’ biggest motivation
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the team’s greatest motivation is continuing to make South Africans proud, both at home and those who travel around the world to support the national side.