Two-Year-Old Girl Killed in Crash on KZN South Coast
A two-year-old girl has died after she and her father were struck by a bakkie while walking to a taxi rank on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Former IDAC Head Andrea Johnson to Return to Madlanga Commission
Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson is set to be summoned back to the Madlanga Commission following the emergence of fresh allegations against her.
Memorial Service to Be Held for SA Rugby Under-18 Player Luqobo Makwedini
Family, friends and members of the sporting fraternity are expected to gather in the Eastern Cape on Thursday for the memorial service of South African rugby player Luqobo “Bibo” Makwedini.
Two Arrested After Missing Hammarsdale Man Found in Shallow Grave
A Hammarsdale community is reeling from shock following the discovery of the body of a young man who had been missing for more than two months.
BTS Withdraws From 2027 Grammy Race, Citing Concerns Over Music Divisions
K-pop supergroup BTS has announced that it will not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Snowfall Reported on R617 Between Underberg and Swartberg
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has confirmed snowfall along the R617 between Underberg and Swartberg in the southern parts of the province.
Man Critically Injured After Multiple Shooting in Umbilo
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot multiple times on a pedestrian bridge in Umbilo, south of Durban.
Madlanga Commission Postpones Suliman Carrim's Testimony Until August
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has granted an application by North West businessman Suliman Carrim to postpone his testimony, despite objections from the commission's evidence leader.
Authorities Monitor Snowfall as Hazardous Conditions Affect Parts of KZN and Eastern Cape
While the town of Underberg has remained free of snow, heavy snowfall has been reported in parts of the southern Drakensberg and the Eastern Cape, prompting authorities to monitor road conditions closely and urge motorists to exercise caution.
Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi Appointed New Western Cape Police Commissioner
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi as the new Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, with effect from 1 August 2026.
Multi-Agency Raid Targets Counterfeit and Illicit Goods in Johannesburg CBD
A large-scale operation targeting the illegal trade in counterfeit and illicit goods is underway in the Johannesburg CBD, with police forcing entry into several locked business premises as part of the crackdown.
FIFA Offers Member Associations Up to $40 Million Under New Commercial Proposal
FIFA has informed its member associations they could receive up to $40 million each if they support a proposal to sell stakes in some of its major competitions, with a deadline of 19 September to opt into the plan.
Former IDAC Head Says Allegations of Pressure on Nkosi Must Be Investigated
Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that allegations investigators pressured suspended police sergeant Fannie Nkosi to implicate suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo are serious and should be investigated.
Gauteng Education Department Urges Parents Not to Miss 2027 School Admissions Deadline
The Gauteng Department of Education is urging parents and guardians to submit their children's 2027 online school admission applications on time to avoid missing the deadline.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Hout Bay Informal Settlement
Firefighters are battling a fire that broke out at the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay, Cape Town, on Wednesday morning.
KZN Launches Funding Drive to Boost Local Spaza Shop Ownership
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing local participation in the province's spaza shop sector through funding, training and business formalisation.
Discovery Insure Flags Toyota Corolla Cross as High-Risk for Hijacking and Theft
Discovery Insure has classified the Toyota Corolla Cross as a high-risk vehicle for hijacking and theft, informing affected policyholders that additional security measures will now be required to maintain comprehensive cover.
Pretoria Scholar Transport Driver Sentenced to Life for Raping Nine-Year-Old
A 41-year-old scholar transport driver from Mamelodi, Pretoria, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a nine-year-old girl.
EFF Challenges Court Ruling Halting Phala Phala Impeachment Hearings
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s claim that parliamentary processes could cause him irreparable reputational and political harm before any final findings are made.
Traffic Authorities Warn Motorists as Heavy Rain, Snow and Icy Roads Hit KwaZulu-Natal
Traffic authorities are urging motorists to exercise extreme caution as heavy rain, snowfall and icy road conditions continue to affect parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
National Treasury to Release Remaining Withheld Municipal Funds
National Treasury has announced that it will begin releasing the remaining funds withheld from municipalities from the end of July, following ongoing assessments of their compliance with municipal finance legislation.
Portugal's Last Circus Elephant Begins New Life at Dedicated Sanctuary
Portugal's last remaining circus elephant has begun a new chapter after retiring to the country's first sanctuary dedicated to former working elephants.
Banyana Banyana Stumble in WAFCON Opener After Defeat to Tanzania
Defending Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana got their title defence off to a disappointing start after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in Casablanca, Morocco, on Monday.
Former IDAC Head Says Resignation Limits Access to Documents at Madlanga Commission
Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that her resignation has prevented her from obtaining some of the outstanding documents requested by the commission.