Caiphus Mkhawane case postponed for co-accused’s mental evaluation
The case against self-proclaimed pastor Caiphus Mkhawane and his two co-accused has been postponed in the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court.
Nqakula rejects claims of collusion with apartheid-era security generals
Former Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula has strongly rejected allegations that he may have colluded with apartheid-era security generals to secure pardons for human rights violations.
Bomb threat prompts emergency response at East London airport
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is urging travellers and members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity following a bomb threat involving a FlySafair flight at King Phalo International Airport in East London.
SAA staff face second consecutive month of delayed salaries
South African Airways (SAA) employees are facing a second consecutive month of delayed salary payments, with October wages reportedly set to be paid in staggered instalments over several days.
Bezuidenhout Valley residents demand water tankers amid contamination fears
Residents of Bezuidenhout Valley in Johannesburg are calling on Johannesburg Water to urgently deploy water tankers as the community enters its fourth day without water amid concerns about possible contamination.
E. coli contamination detected at Rhodes University and St Albans Correctional Facility
The Department of Water and Sanitation has confirmed high levels of E. coli in water samples collected at Rhodes University in Makhanda and St Albans Correctional Facility in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Police minister held liable after woman’s car is stripped of engine in police custody
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has held the Minister of Police liable for damages after a woman’s Volkswagen Golf was stripped of its engine and other components while in police custody.
Students demand improved security after guard is stabbed at KuGompo City residence
Students at Buffalo City College in KuGompo City have called for urgent security improvements at Fairview Residence following the stabbing of a security guard on Sunday.
Economic justice group welcomes fuel levy relief, calls for contingency plans
The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group has welcomed government’s R10-billion fuel levy relief package but says contingency measures are needed should fuel prices remain high after the temporary intervention ends.
South Africa beat Australia to level Test series
South Africa has bounced back from its opening Test defeat to secure an innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park on Thursday, levelling the three-match series.
Suliman Carrim’s case postponed to next week
The case against North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been postponed to next Thursday at the Musina Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo.
Reservoir Hills community mourns six-year-old boy who died after fall from third-floor window
The Reservoir Hills community in Durban is mourning the death of six-year-old Tyler Kai Mariayia, who died in hospital after falling from a third-storey window at his home on Thursday, 15 October.
Soweto mother says daughter alleges repeated rape by teacher
The mother of a nine-year-old Grade 4 pupil who was allegedly raped by a teacher at a primary school in Soweto says her daughter told her the alleged abuse had happened before.
Gauteng Health warns of dangers of lead exposure in children
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has warned that exposure to lead can cause long-term damage to children's brain development, learning abilities and growth.
Residents warned of possible water contamination in Bezuidenhout Valley
Johannesburg Water has warned residents in Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg, against using their water supply amid concerns about possible contamination following repairs to a damaged pipeline.
Africa CDC urges countries to strengthen Ebola preparedness
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has urged African countries to strengthen their preparedness for Ebola, warning that geographical distance does not guarantee protection following reports of a case in Nigeria.
Foreign national beaten to death in Durban CBD as police probe CCTV footage
Police are using CCTV footage to help identify suspects following the fatal assault of a foreign national in Durban’s central business district on Thursday morning.
Bikers’ convoy expected to cause traffic disruptions in Durban
A bikers’ convoy reportedly linked to the March and March movement is expected to take place in Durban on Thursday afternoon, with possible traffic disruptions around Moore Road, Berea and the Durban CBD.
Protesters allegedly break into VFS office in Durban
A group of protesters has allegedly broken into the VFS office on Problem Mkhize Road in Essenwood, Durban, as demonstrations continue for a second day.
University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu dismissed
The University of Fort Hare’s vice-chancellor, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, has been dismissed with immediate effect, just two days before he was due to vacate his position following his resignation last month.
Opposition parties criticise MTBPS, call for stronger economic reforms
Opposition parties have criticised Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), with calls for more ambitious economic reforms, while others have raised concerns about the timing of the planned fuel levy reduction.
Swimmer recounts fatal shark attack on Eastern Cape woman
A fellow open-water swimmer has recounted the traumatic moments surrounding the fatal shark attack on 65-year-old Janine Lochrenberg at Orient Beach in KuGompo City, formerly East London, in the Eastern Cape.
Godongwana announces further fuel levy cuts to ease pressure on consumers
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced another round of fuel levy reductions aimed at easing the impact of soaring petrol and diesel prices on South African consumers.
Twin brothers and Ekhayeni Lounge Bar owners shot dead in Bloemfontein
Twin brothers Kegomodicoe Lekone and Keabecoe Lekone, both aged 52, have been shot dead inside their Ford Ranger in Bochabela, Bloemfontein.