Mike Shingange elected as new COSATU president
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has elected Mike Shingange as its new president, ushering in a new four-year term for the federation’s leadership.
Armed robbers hold three educators at gunpoint in Phoenix school robbery
Three educators have been left traumatised after armed robbers allegedly held them at gunpoint during a robbery at a school in Westham, Phoenix, north of Durban, on Wednesday morning.
Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan worker over Facebook comment
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence imposed on a Sri Lankan migrant worker convicted of blasphemy over a comment he posted on Facebook.
Four ANC members killed in Katlehong shooting
The death toll in a shooting in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, has risen to four after two more people succumbed to their injuries in hospital.
Gauteng government concerned after six people killed in Ekurhuleni shootings
The Gauteng Provincial Government has expressed concern over continued gun violence in the province following three separate shooting incidents in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday night, which claimed six lives.
Teenager dies after being dragged by a taxi
Human skeletal remains discovered on Phoenix embankment
Human skeletal remains have been discovered on a steep embankment along Lenham Drive in Phoenix, north of Durban.
18-year-old killed in alleged mob justice attack in Limpopo
An 18-year-old boy has died following an alleged mob justice attack in Rostock Village, outside Burgersfort in Limpopo on Sunday.
Zolani Tete murder case postponed to December
The murder case involving former boxing world champion Zolani Tete has been postponed to December 8 to allow for further investigations.
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to host Formula 1 races
Rwanda has signed a 10-year agreement with Formula 1 to host races in the East African country, with the inaugural event expected in the early 2030s.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery, cancels audiences until October 20
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove a nodule from his lung at a hospital in Rome, with his recovery expected to take about a week.
Man arrested for murder of police officer in Duncan Village
Eastern Cape police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 48-year-old police officer in Duncan Village, Ku Gompo City.
Jacob Zuma discharged from Pietermaritzburg hospital
Former president and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma has been discharged from hospital following his admission last week.
One dead, several injured in rollercoaster incident at US amusement park
One person has died and several others have been injured following an incident involving a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in the United States.
March and March to return to Gqeberha Home Affairs offices amid immigration tensions
The March and March movement has vowed to return to the Department of Home Affairs offices in Gqeberha on Tuesday, amid ongoing tensions over immigration.
Police investigate carjacking, kidnapping after educator goes missing
Police are investigating a case of carjacking and kidnapping following the disappearance of 55-year-old educator Gert Adams.
Six-year-old girl critically injured in stabbing at Umhlali church
A six-year-old girl is in a critical condition after being stabbed multiple times inside a classroom at a local church in Umhlali, north of Durban.
EFF vows to monitor murder case of Tshwane leader Monica Dube
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it will closely monitor the murder case of its Tshwane Region 2 Secretary, Monica Dube, who was shot and killed in front of her family in Wallmansthal, north of Pretoria, in June.
Pastor accused of baby’s murder and mother’s rape to appear in court
A 36-year-old man described as a pastor, who is accused of murdering a four-month-old baby and raping the infant’s mother, is expected to appear in the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday alongside his two wives.
Shadrack Sibiya resigns from SAPS with immediate effect
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the South African Police Service (SAPS) with immediate effect.
Heavy police presence at Durban court as March and March members appear
A strong police contingent has been deployed at the Durban Magistrates’ Court as members of the March and March movement gather for the first court appearance of individuals arrested for allegedly plotting to disrupt the MTN8 final over the weekend.
Jacob Zuma recovering well in hospital, says foundation
The Jacob Zuma Foundation says former president Jacob Zuma is in high spirits and recovering well in hospital after being admitted to a facility in Pietermaritzburg last week.
One killed, 11 injured in second attack on Riyadh airport
One person has been killed and 11 others injured in a second attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, amid escalating hostilities involving Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Sri Lankan family pleads for clemency as migrant worker faces death penalty in Saudi Arabia
The family of a 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia has appealed for clemency, as diplomatic efforts intensify to secure his release.