Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of ANC Eastern Cape ward councillor Sicelo Mleve, who was gunned down during a community meeting in Gqeberha last month.
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has begun outlining evidence gathered against suspended Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Feroz Khan, with allegations spanning procurement irregularities, abuse of authority, financial disclosure concerns and links to the illicit tobacco trade.
A 38-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for the murder of his 33-year-old partner following a domestic violence incident that claimed the life of the mother of his infant child.
A protest over prolonged water shortages in Ratanda, Gauteng, has reportedly turned deadly, with community members alleging that two people were killed during clashes with police.
Legal experts say South Africa is unlikely to be legally obligated to compensate foreign nationals for losses suffered during recent public unrest, as the Nigerian government formally seeks compensation for Nigerian-owned businesses and properties damaged during anti-undocumented migrant protests.
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has called for an investigation into the involvement of South Africa's High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, following former president Jacob Zuma's recent meeting with fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta.
A 61-year-old Kraaifontein man is calling on the government to urgently address South Africa's immigration challenges after he was allegedly assaulted by a mob that mistook him for an undocumented migrant during recent anti-immigration unrest.
More than 600 jobs and an estimated 7,000 livelihoods are under threat after South Africa's last remaining manganese smelter suspended operations, with the company warning that a permanent shutdown could become unavoidable unless an urgent agreement is reached with the government and Eskom.
Authorities are attempting to trace two Durban mothers following allegations that they sexually abused their young children, while child protection advocates have urged investigators to locate the children and ensure their safety.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed Africa's commitment to supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in its fight against the ongoing Ebola outbreak during a solidarity visit to Kinshasa in his role as the African Union (AU) Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that a toddler in Uganda has tested positive for Marburg virus disease after the case was detected through enhanced Ebola surveillance, prompting health authorities to trace contacts and investigate the source of the infection.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has kicked off the 2026 tax filing season, with more than 1.9 million taxpayers already auto-assessed and approximately R8 billion in refunds expected to be paid within 72 hours where applicable.
The South African government has rejected claims by the Ghanaian government that one of its citizens was killed during recent anti-undocumented immigration protests.
A refugee leader in the Eastern Cape has called on the South African government to protect foreign-owned businesses while ensuring that undocumented migrants are dealt with in accordance with the law.
Alleged cartel member and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission next week as it continues investigating allegations of criminal infiltration within South Africa's law enforcement agencies.
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has expressed concern over plans by anti-illegal immigration groups to stage weekly protests until the local government elections in November, warning that prolonged demonstrations could undermine investor confidence and economic growth.
Three Lesotho nationals accused of involvement in the Cleveland mass shooting, which claimed the lives of 13 people last month, are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
The eThekwini Municipality says more than 20,000 foreign nationals were processed and repatriated during last month's operation, with the temporary transit site at the Durban Drive-in now officially closed.
Former president Jacob Zuma has been seen visiting a temple in India alongside corruption-accused businessman Ajay Gupta, in footage that has been widely circulated on social media.
Fifteen people have been killed in a devastating bus crash on the N1 near Touws River in the Western Cape.
Three people convicted of the kidnapping and murder of botanists Rodney and Rachel Saunders are expected to be sentenced in the Durban High Court on Thursday, bringing a case that has spanned nearly eight years closer to its conclusion.
Police were called to disperse a group of anti-illegal immigration protesters who gathered outside several businesses in Germiston on Wednesday, demanding to verify whether companies were employing undocumented migrants.
Magistrate Ignatius Du Preez has imposed a harsher sentence than that proposed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala following a plea agreement in which he also agreed to cooperate with the State.
Police remain on high alert as nationwide protests against undocumented foreign nationals are expected to continue following widespread disruptions on Tuesday.
