Man and two children found dead in suspected murder-suicide in Tongaat
Authorities were on the scene of an apparent murder-suicide in Tongaat on Tuesday afternoon, where a man and his two young children were discovered dead inside a home.
Heartwarming: Anonymous Resident Donates 21kg of Gold to Help Revive Osaka’s Ageing Water System
In an extraordinary act of quiet generosity, one resident in Osaka has quite literally turned gold into goodwill.
Gauteng Legislature demands accountability from SAPS over domestic violence compliance failures
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for stricter accountability measures within the South African Police Service (SAPS) following alarming findings related to misconduct and non-compliance with domestic violence laws.
Foot-and-mouth outbreak spreads to Free State as cases top 1,000 nationwide
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has warned that while KwaZulu-Natal remains the epicentre of South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, infections are now rising rapidly in the Free State.
Fire at Cape Town International Airport contained after brief disruption to operations
A fire that disrupted operations at Cape Town International Airport has been successfully contained, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
Residents blockade roads in Westbury and Coronationville over ongoing water shortages
Residents of Westbury and Coronationville in Johannesburg have once again taken to the streets, blockading roads with burning tyres and stones as frustration mounts over intermittent water supply.
Recovery efforts continue for five miners trapped in mud rush at Ekapa Mine
Authorities are continuing efforts to recover the bodies of five miners trapped underground following a mud rush at the Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, with Gwede Mantashe telling Parliament that crews are moving closer to reaching the victims.
Katseye member Manon Bannerman steps back for health and wellbeing
Swiss singer Manon Bannerman, 23, is taking a temporary hiatus from Katseye to focus on her health and wellbeing, the group confirmed on Friday.
Government admits municipalities lack capacity to tackle water losses
The national government has acknowledged that many municipalities across South Africa lack the engineering capacity to address escalating water losses.
Suspended Deputy Police Commissioner grilled over alleged cartel figure at son’s party
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya faced intense questioning over his knowledge of alleged criminal cartel kingpin Vusimuzi Matlala nicknamed “Cat” attending a private party at his home in September 2024.
Police continue manhunt after Pietermaritzburg cash-in-transit shootout
A manhunt is underway in Pietermaritzburg following a shootout with police early Tuesday, in which two suspects were killed and one remains at large.
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops after CJNG leader killed in shootout
Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to restore order following the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a military operation in Tapalpa over the weekend.
Taiwan pledges to uphold US trade deals despite Trump tariff ruling
Taiwan has pledged to work closely with the United States to ensure previously agreed trade terms remain intact, following the US Supreme Court decision striking down former President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said on Tuesday.
Peter Mandelson released on bail as London police investigate alleged Epstein links
Police in London have released former British ambassador Peter Mandelson on bail as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct in public office connected to his past association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Oil eases on renewed US–Iran talks, gold firms as trade uncertainty lingers; SA outlook improves
Global markets opened the week on a mixed footing, with oil prices slipping on signs of easing supply risks, while gold edged higher amid renewed trade uncertainty.
SIU uncovers multimillion-rand corruption scheme at Home Affairs
South Africa’s immigration system has effectively been “sold, one permit at a time,” according to an interim report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which has uncovered widespread corruption within the Department of Home Affairs.
City suspects arson in Table Mountain fire near Devil’s Peak
The City of Cape Town says arson is suspected in a wildfire that broke out in Table Mountain National Park near Devil’s Peak off Phillip Kgosana Drive on Monday.
Two suspects killed in shootout with police after Verulam cash-in-transit heist
Two suspects have been shot dead during a gun battle with police in the uMgungundlovu District following a dramatic cash-in-transit robbery in Verulam, north of Durban.
Diesel spill disrupts traffic on Durban’s M7 after tanker collision
Traffic on the M7 highway towards Bluff was brought to a standstill on Monday after a collision between two trucks left the roadway covered in diesel and prompted a large emergency response.
Heartwarming: Baby Giraffe ‘Eugene’ Steals Hearts with His Adorable Tuft and Big Personality
A four-week-old giraffe calf with a tiny tuft of hair and an even bigger dose of charm is quickly becoming the feel-good star of the season.
Armed intruder shot dead at Mar-a-Lago in Florida
An armed man was shot and killed after breaching the secure perimeter of former US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida early Sunday morning, the US Secret Service said.
Four injured after truck collides with diesel tanker on Durban’s M7
Four people have been taken to hospital with injuries after a truck collided with a diesel tanker on the M7 highway towards Bluff, south of Durban, causing major traffic disruptions and a hazardous fuel spill.
Case against Mugabe’s son postponed for formal bail application
The case against Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of late former Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze Mugabe, has been postponed to 3 March to allow for a formal bail application.
Cash-in-transit incident underway in Verulam, public urged to avoid area
A cash-in-transit incident is currently unfolding at the intersection of Fairview Road and Main Road in Verulam, according to Marshall Security.