Pastor’s wife in court over alleged killing of four-month-old baby
The case against a pastor’s wife arrested in connection with the alleged killing of a four-month-old baby has been postponed to Monday.
UN Human Rights Office congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize win
The United Nations Human Rights Office has congratulated former High Commissioner Navi Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
KZN police on high alert amid planned marches following Durban CBD violence
KwaZulu-Natal police say they have received intelligence about planned marches across the province on Friday, including in Durban, following a night of violence in the city’s Central Business District (CBD).
Armed suspects rob Cash Crusaders at Phoenix Plaza
An armed robbery has been reported at Cash Crusaders at Phoenix Plaza, with suspects fleeing with several items and an undisclosed amount of cash.
Vehicle torched as fresh protests erupt at Johannesburg’s Constitutional Hill
A vehicle has been torched at the Constitutional Hill Human Rights Precinct as fresh protests erupted in Johannesburg on Friday.
NCC announces recalls of Audi, Hyundai and Hino vehicles over safety defects
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced recalls affecting 879 vehicles across three brands, citing potential safety defects involving Audi Q3s, Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids and Hino 700 truck tractors.
Zuma’s hospitalisation raises questions over MK Party campaign plans
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in the party’s upcoming election campaign activities.
Police minister, KZN commissioner to meet eThekwini mayor after Durban CBD violence
Acting Police Minister Feroz Cachalia and KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi are expected to meet eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba on Friday morning following a night of public violence in Durban’s Central Business District (CBD).
Home Affairs withdraws asylum directive amid violent protests in Durban and Soweto
The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive governing asylum applications following mounting pressure on refugee reception centres and violent protests in Durban and Soweto.
Tensions escalate at Durban Home Affairs refugee centre as fire breaks out
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Woman killed, man wounded in shooting at Hammarsdale Magistrate’s Court
A woman has been killed and a man critically injured in a shooting at the Hammarsdale Magistrate’s Court, west of Durban.
Residents demand answers after chemical odour sickens Durban South community
Residents in parts of Durban South are calling for urgent action after a chemical odour reportedly left people experiencing coughing, breathing difficulties and vomiting.
CRL Commission warns against abuse of trust by religious leaders
The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission is warning the public about the dangers of religious leaders abusing the trust placed in them.
Abandoned Eastern Cape projects raise concerns over municipal accountability
Abandoned buildings, neglected sports facilities and millions of rands spent on projects that have since fallen into disrepair are raising concerns about municipal accountability in parts of the Eastern Cape.
South Africa to begin relocating refugee centres to borders in December
South Africa’s Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says it will begin relocating refugee reception centres from inland areas to the country’s borders from December.
Lenacapavir rollout could improve HIV prevention access in rural communities
The six-monthly HIV prevention injection lenacapavir could make it easier for people in rural communities to access pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism.
South Africa face Australia in first Test series since Sandpapergate
World Test champions South Africa will face current championship leaders Australia in Durban on Friday, as the two sides meet in a Test series on South African soil for the first time since the controversial 2017/18 tour.
Manhunt launched for pastor after four-month-old baby found dead in Atteridgeville
Police have launched a manhunt for a pastor accused of kidnapping and killing a four-month-old baby girl in Diepsloot, Gauteng.
Suspected multi-million-rand drug laboratory uncovered in Krugersdorp
Police have uncovered a suspected multi-million-rand drug manufacturing laboratory at a farm in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg.
Schoolchildren injured in multi-vehicle crash in Cato Ridge
Several schoolchildren have been injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Cato Ridge, west of Durban.
Durban mother seeks answers after son dies aboard MSC cruise ship
A Durban mother is seeking answers about the final hours of her 21-year-old son, who died aboard the MSC Euribia in October 2025.
NSPCA to lay animal cruelty charges over death of police dog
The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) is preparing to lay animal cruelty charges against police officials following the death of a South African Police Service (SAPS) dog.
Days of Our Lives star Robert Kelker-Kelly dies at 62
Fans of the long-running American soap opera Days of Our Lives are mourning the death of actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady.
Nearly 2,000 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid anti-migrant violence
Nearly 2,000 Nigerians have been repatriated from South Africa since June amid a wave of anti-migrant protests and violence, according to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.