MP Fadiel Adams granted R10,000 bail in obstruction and fraud case
Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has been released on R10,000 bail following his appearance in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court in Durban on Friday.
Three Pretoria West police officers arrested on extortion charges
Three police officers attached to the Pretoria West police station have been arrested on charges related to extortion and corruption.
Motorists face another fuel price hike in June
South African motorists are expected to face another increase in fuel prices in June, although petrol users may see a smaller adjustment compared to diesel consumers.
Madlanga Commission hears recusal bid against chief evidence leader
The Madlanga Commission has heard a recusal application brought against Chief Evidence Leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson by North West businessman and alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi.
Social workers assist bereaved families after Bela-Bela N1 tragedy
Social workers have been deployed to support the families of a husband, wife, and their one-year-old child who died in a tragic crash on the N1 outside Bela-Bela over the weekend.
Truck Driver Rescued After Kidnapping in Northern KZN Hijacking Incident
A truck driver has been rescued following a hijacking and kidnapping on the R68 road between Dundee and Nquthu in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
MV Hondius Hantavirus Case: New Zealand Passenger in Taiwan Hospital Quarantine
A New Zealand passenger from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius is currently in hospital quarantine in Taiwan, according to Taiwanese health authorities.
Eleven Suspects to Appear in Court After R1 Billion Drug Lab Bust in North West
Eleven suspects, including five Mexican nationals, are expected to appear before the Swartruggens Magistrate's Court following the discovery of a large-scale illegal drug manufacturing operation in North West.
Two More Arrested in Home Affairs Corruption Crackdown
Leon Schreiber says two more arrests have been made in joint anti-corruption operations involving the Department of Home Affairs and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.
Second Mpumalanga Taxi Boss Hands Himself Over in Extortion Case
A second Mpumalanga taxi boss and businessman is expected to appear in court alongside prominent taxi operator Joe Sibanyoni and two co-accused on Friday in connection with an extortion case.
Ramaphosa Declines to Reveal Reasons for Tolashe’s Dismissal
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not publicly disclose the reasons behind his decision to remove Sisisi Tolashe as Social Development Minister.
Zuma to Appeal Ruling Allowing Arms Deal Trial to Proceed
Former President Jacob Zuma has instructed his legal team to appeal a ruling by the High Court of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg ordering that his long-running arms deal corruption trial proceed despite pending appeals.
Ramaphosa Removes Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe Amid Controversy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, following mounting pressure over a series of governance-related controversies.
Two Culpable Homicide Cases Probe Deadly Family Tragedy on Limpopo Highway
Police are investigating two separate culpable homicide cases after a family was devastated in back-to-back road incidents on the N1 highway near Bela-Bela in Limpopo.
Dozens Injured, Including Schoolchildren, in Head-On Taxi Collision in Northern KZN
Emergency services responded to a serious head-on collision on the R69 Hlobane Road near Vryheid in northern KwaZulu-Natal, where dozens of passengers including schoolchildren are recovering in hospital.
Zuma and Thales Arms Deal Case Set to Proceed After Two-Decade Delay
The long-running arms deal case involving former President Jacob Zuma and French defence company Thales Group is finally set to move forward after more than 20 years of legal delays.
Bail Hearing Continues for Accused in Alleged Insurance Murder Syndicate
Eight people accused of being part of an alleged insurance-related murder syndicate are continuing with their bail application in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court.
Athlone Park Residents Endure Week-Long Water Outage as eThekwini Works on Supply Problems
Residents of Athlone Park south of Durban say they have been without running water for more than a week as the eThekwini Municipality works to restore supply to affected areas.
Cape Winelands Municipality Warns Motorists Amid Severe Flooding
The Cape Winelands District Municipality has urged motorists to avoid unnecessary travel as severe flooding continues to affect large parts of the Western Cape.
Ramaphosa Faces MPs in Parliament Amid Fallout From Phala Phala Ruling
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to face members of the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon during an oral question-and-answer session in Parliament.
Gayton McKenzie Pushes for South Africa to Bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says he wants South Africa to pursue another bid to host the Rugby World Cup despite hesitation from SA Rugby.
Trump Praises Xi as High-Stakes US-China Talks Begin in Beijing
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday described Chinese President Xi Jinping as “a great leader” and “a friend” as the two leaders opened a high-profile summit in Beijing focused on trade, the Middle East conflict and US arms sales to Taiwan.
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.