Family Mourns Four-Year-Old Killed by Stray Horse in Eastern Cape
The family of four-year-old Imivuyo Maduba is struggling to come to terms with his death after he was struck in the head by a stray horse in the Eastern Cape.
National Assembly to Vote on Motion of No Confidence in Speaker Thoko Didiza
The National Assembly is set to vote on a motion of no confidence in Speaker Thoko Didiza next Wednesday.
Regulatory Failures Blamed for Deadly Verulam Building Collapse
Serious regulatory failures contributed to the collapse of a five-storey building at the River Ranch temple complex in Verulam, north of Durban, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has said.
Seven Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya’s Samburu County
Seven people, including five US citizens and Ecuador’s intelligence chief, have died after a tourist helicopter crashed in Kenya’s Samburu County on Wednesday.
Mudau Injury Overshadows Sundowns Victory Over Marumo Gallants
Mamelodi Sundowns moved into third place in the Premiership after securing a 2-0 victory over Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday, but the result was overshadowed by a serious injury to defender Khuliso Mudau.
Bloemfontein Man Arrested After 17 Years on the Run Over Alleged Rape
A 38-year-old Bloemfontein man wanted in connection with an alleged rape dating back to 2009 has been arrested after spending 17 years on the run.
Man Arrested in Klerksdorp for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Klerksdorp, North West, in connection with the alleged murder of his 37-year-old girlfriend.
Kokstad Man Accused of Killing Four-Year-Old Stepson Back in Court
A 43-year-old Kokstad man accused of killing his four-year-old stepson is expected to appear in court again on Thursday, alongside the child’s mother.
Chidimma Adetshina Says She Was Unfairly Targeted Amid Deportation Case
Former Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina says she believes she has been unfairly targeted as she continues to challenge her immigration status in South Africa.
Ugie Pig Farmers Raise Alarm Over Suspected African Swine Fever Outbreak
Small-scale pig farmers in Ugie in the Eastern Cape are calling for urgent government intervention following the suspected outbreak of African swine fever in the area.
CMH to Spend R745 Million on Dealership Properties Owned by Executives
Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) is set to acquire 13 properties occupied by its dealerships in a R745 million transaction involving three of the group’s executive directors and their associated family trusts.
Ramaphosa Objects to Madonsela’s Appointment as Evidence Leader in Phala Phala Impeachment Inquiry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised an objection to the appointment of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as the evidence leader for Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee.
Suspended Police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s Cases Postponed to September
The two criminal cases against suspended police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi have been consolidated and postponed to September 15 in the Regional Court in Pretoria.
Durban Nurse to Face Precautionary Suspension Over Alleged Patient Assault
A Durban-based nurse accused of slapping a patient at King Dinuzulu Hospital is set to be placed on precautionary suspension while an investigation into the incident gets underway.
South Africa’s Inflation Eases to 4.3% in July
South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation slowed to 4.3% in July, marking the first decline in five months and providing some relief to consumers.
NCC MP Fadiel Adams Testifies Before Madlanga Commission
National Coloured Congress (NCC) Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has begun giving evidence before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.
Residents Shocked by Alleged Sexual Activity at Verulam Cemetery
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Malmesbury Teenager to Return to Court Over Alleged Online Child Exploitation Links
A 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager accused of having links to extremist online child exploitation networks is expected to return to the local magistrates’ court in the Western Cape on Wednesday.
Impendle Municipal Workers Resume Protest Over Unpaid Salaries
Workers at Impendle Local Municipality are expected to return to the picket line on Wednesday amid ongoing concerns over unpaid salaries.
Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 93
The death toll from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster has risen to 93 after another body was recovered from the water near Long Island.
Man Arrested Five Years After R200 Million Cocaine Haul Stolen from Hawks Offices
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of cocaine worth an estimated R200 million from the Hawks’ offices in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, nearly five years after the drugs were stolen.
NSFAS Under Scrutiny After More Than 40,000 Students Improperly Funded
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is facing renewed scrutiny after an investigation found that more than 40,000 students were allegedly funded improperly, costing the scheme approximately R5.1 billion.
Madlanga Commission Hears Claims of Suspects Posing as State Representatives in Surveillance Dealings
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard allegations that murder accused Katiso “KT” Molefe, late taxi boss Mswazi Msibi and businessman Steve Motsumi allegedly presented themselves as representatives of the South African government while engaging with foreign suppliers of surveillance technology.
Bail Hearing Continues for Traditional Healer Accused of Hammarsdale Triple Murder
The bail hearing of a traditional healer accused of masterminding the murders of three people in Hammarsdale is set to resume on Tuesday afternoon.