The Department of Higher Education and Training has announced the phased withdrawal of several outdated tertiary qualifications as part of a broader effort to modernise South Africa's skills development system and better align training programmes with labour market demands.
The number of people injured in the deadly shooting at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, has risen to 15, as police intensify efforts to track down those responsible for the attack.
Rise Mzansi has criticised law enforcement authorities for what it describes as a failure to tackle the proliferation of illegal firearms, following a mass shooting in Cleveland, Johannesburg, that left 12 people dead and 10 others injured.
Residents of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, have expressed shock and concern following the discovery of human skeletal remains at an illegal dumping site in the area.
Excitement is building across South Africa as fans from all walks of life rally behind Bafana Bafana ahead of their FIFA World Cup opening match against Mexico on Thursday night.
March and March says its planned nationwide immigration protest on 30 June will be peaceful, with organisers urging participants not to engage in violence, intimidation or criminal activity.
Johannesburg residents are preparing for higher municipal bills from 1 July, when the City’s new tariffs come into effect, increasing the cost of essential services including water, sanitation, electricity and refuse removal.
Police have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a bakery in the Vhembe District, where four suspects allegedly held employees at gunpoint before fleeing with cash and other stolen items.
Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Samuel Mashaba is expected to return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Thursday to continue his testimony regarding the controversial 2021 drug bust in Aeroton, Johannesburg.
Approximately 500 Nigerian nationals began the repatriation process at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria on Wednesday as part of a voluntary return programme supported by the Nigerian government.
United States President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's flagship current affairs programme, Meet the Press, after a tense exchange with host Kristen Welker over claims relating to election fraud and the January 6 Capitol attack.
A major protest by teachers in Mexico City disrupted access to Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but authorities have assured fans that the tournament will proceed as planned.
Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni has condemned the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 people at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, describing the attack as both "heartless" and "barbaric".
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has renewed its call for the immediate suspension of Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan and Hawks officer Ebrahim Kadwa, arguing that their continued presence in the police service could compromise ongoing investigations.
The Refugee Appeals Authority (RAA) has called on asylum seekers in Durban to collect notices relating to their pending appeals, while concerns continue to mount over the conditions faced by displaced foreign nationals in the city.
Retail giant SPAR has returned to profitability after reporting a profit of R147.3 million for the six months ended 27 March 2026, a significant turnaround from the R4.2 billion loss recorded during the same period last year. However, the group's latest financial results highlight ongoing operational challenges that continue to weigh on performance.
A mass shooting at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, has left 12 people dead and nine others injured in one of the city's deadliest attacks in recent months.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has distanced itself from an alleged scam targeting elderly grant beneficiaries, warning recipients to be cautious of individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency.
KwaZulu-Natal police have taken two men in for questioning following the discovery of skeletal remains at a dumping site in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban.
Three people have been convicted of the kidnapping, robbery and murders of renowned botanists Rodney and Rachel Saunders, who disappeared while filming a documentary in KwaZulu-Natal in 2018.
Residents in oPhongolo and surrounding areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal have been urged to remain alert after a lion escaped from the Mkuze Falls Game Reserve.
The reigning amaNdebele monarch, King Makhosonke II, has died at the age of 65 after serving as king for four decades.
Preparations for the 2026 Comrades Marathon have entered the final stretch, with more than 21,000 runners expected to take part in the iconic ultra-marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has announced plans to roll out the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir at 74 clinics across the province, marking a significant step in efforts to curb new HIV infections.
