The Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services says the large number of foreign nationals in South Africa's prisons remains a significant concern and has called for measures to accelerate their repatriation.
Free State police have launched a manhunt for a 19-year-old suspect following the brutal murder of two young brothers on a farm near Harrismith.
Music legend Lionel Richie was forced to cut short the opening performance of his "Sing a Song All Night Long Tour" after reportedly falling ill on stage during a concert in Minnesota.
A man was shot and killed in Durban's Rossburgh area on Friday morning in what is the latest fatal shooting reported in the city.
According to the information provided by Greater Together Foundation, businesses across KwaZulu-Natal are being urged to remain vigilant ahead of planned demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026, with organisers expected to focus their protests on concerns surrounding undocumented foreign nationals living and working in South Africa.
Thousands of learners in Gauteng could face delays in receiving their end-of-term report cards due to technical problems affecting the South African School Administration and Management System (SASAMS).
Businessman and alleged police informer Tumelo Nku is expected to return to the Madlanga Commission on Friday as his testimony continues over his alleged involvement in the Aeroton cocaine seizure.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that authorities will act decisively against anyone attempting to destabilise the country during planned anti-illegal immigration demonstrations scheduled for 30 June.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has pledged a R5 million bonus for every match Bafana Bafana wins during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the national team continues its historic tournament run.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has introduced stricter travel measures aimed at containing the spread of Ebola, requiring individuals returning from affected areas to complete a 21-day quarantine period before being allowed to travel abroad.
Three Lesotho nationals have been arrested and charged with murder following a mass shooting in Johannesburg earlier this month that claimed the lives of 13 people.
A man believed to be in his 50s was shot and killed in Durban's Springfield area on Thursday afternoon.
The Madlanga Commission has requested that North West businessman Suliman Carrim undergo an independent medical assessment after failing to appear before the inquiry for a second time.
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in KwaZulu-Natal has assured commuters that taxi services will operate as normal on 30 June, despite concerns surrounding planned demonstrations linked to illegal immigration.
Municipalities across South Africa continue to spend billions on consultants despite ongoing challenges in governance and financial management, according to the latest report from the Auditor-General.
US President Donald Trump has expressed scepticism about the potential leadership of Andy Burnham, Britain's expected next prime minister, describing him as "extremely liberal" and suggesting he would be unlikely to support expanded oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
South African couple Peet and Mel Viljoen face arrest should they return to the United States after American authorities issued bench warrants for their arrest following their failure to appear in court.
Spain and China have pledged their support to Venezuela following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday, prompting international expressions of solidarity and offers of assistance.
Organisers of the planned 30 June demonstrations say their primary objective is to call on government to enforce existing immigration laws, while insisting that the protests will remain peaceful and lawful.
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appeared before the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday after the State formally separated his case from that of his co-accused in the Medicare24 corruption matter.
South Africa secured a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in the nation's history after defeating South Korea 1-0 in a decisive Group A clash on Wednesday.
A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of seven members of the Monswamy family, hours after his alleged accomplices appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says negotiations with businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala in the high-profile Medicare24 corruption case have yielded positive results, although details remain subject to court approval.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has not been deployed ahead of the planned 30 June demonstrations linked to concerns over illegal immigration.
