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.
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.