President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted the suspension of SAPS commissioner General Fannie Masemola after charges related to a police contract were withdrawn.
South African rugby lock Hyron Andrews died in France on 16 October 2026 ahead of Lions’ Champions Cup match. Tributes from rugby leaders followed.
Forty-three learners from M.E Makgato Secondary School in Seshego were hospitalised with stomach complaints; 13 remain in hospital.
Northwestern Medicine and others have launched $5,500-a-year longevity clinics, raising questions about nonprofit missions and scientific evidence.
South African students have a new funding pathway as Astron Energy invites applications for the 2027 bursary programme. The programme covers undergraduate and postgraduate studies across science engineering information technology and business disciplines offering full funding and a structured support package. Recipients commit to a work back period after graduation...
Police seized 69 000 suspected Mandrax tablets worth R5.5 million in Grassy Park, arresting a 58-year-old woman who appeared in Wynberg court.
Suliman Carrim remains in custody after his arrest at OR Tambo Airport for failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission; bail postponed to Monday.
KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka opened the R83.2 million Siyakhanyisa Primary School in Zidedele, creating 59 jobs and boosting the local economy.
Unemployed South African youths in the Western Cape are invited to join a year long learnership that blends on the job exposure with formal training. Program Overview The programme is designed to support first time workers by pairing on site experience with structured learning over a year. It targets unemployed...
Fani John Sibeko, suspected shooter in Katlehong, is under investigation by Afrika Mayibuye amid disputed political links after a memorial service shooting killed four.
The Constitutional Court’s green robes, worn since 1995, symbolise a break from apartheid-era judiciary, reflecting South Africa’s democratic values.
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Gqeberha for the murder of Lelethu Nkabi linked to a funeral policy. Investigations and court proceedings continue.
Ebola has reached North Ubangi province in DR Congo, bordering the Central African Republic, marking the outbreak’s spread to eight provinces.
Westville Prison’s Usethubeni School aims to maintain its 10-year streak of 100% matric pass as 28 inmates write the 2026 NSC exams nationwide.
US talent agencies and producers urge law forcing studios to allocate half their budgets to independent productions, aiming to diversify content creation.
President Ramaphosa will inaugurate Vedanta's Gamsberg Phase II expansion on 16 October 2026, doubling zinc output and creating up to 1,000 operational jobs.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile addressed FEDUSA’s 8th national congress, focusing on economic challenges, unemployment, and AI’s impact on labour.
Regional Victorian patients face months-long delays for travel reimbursements despite a health scheme subsidy, with government proposing increased support.
AKA's photographer testified about the shooting and panic outside Wish restaurant in Durban, describing confusion and final moments before rapper's death.
Unathi Mayi has been added as the seventh accused in the Nelson Mandela Bay syndicate case involving kidnapping, murder, and organised crime charges.
Court delays in the Nafiz Modack trial were linked to late arrivals from Pollsmoor Prison due to shared transport and security protocols, says management.
Lunga Nkrumah Sivuku was sentenced to eight years in prison in Mthatha for fraudulently using false teaching qualifications to secure employment.
Sir Lowry’s Pass residents oppose bail for Willem van der Westhuizen, accused of setting dogs on 14-year-old Christiano Jansen in a severe attack.
Five suspects linked to a R100 million clandestine drug lab in Hekpoort appeared in Krugersdorp court facing drug manufacturing and dealing charges.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli welcomed a new-energy vehicle convoy in Durban ahead of SA Auto Week 2026, highlighting growth in electric mobility and investment.
The Western Cape High Court ordered Parliament’s ethics committee to reconsider complaints against Fikile Mbalula and late MP Dikeledi Magadzi over PRASA-related allegations.
Civil group #UniteBehind delivers affidavit to NPA demanding prosecutions over the corrupt R3.5bn Swifambo/PRASA locomotive deal involving oversized trains.
GroundUp uncovered a security flaw in Gauteng’s e-Panic Button app exposing sensitive user data, prompting legislative demands for accountability.
South African law requires fair reasons and procedures for dismissals, including informing employees and allowing responses before firing.
Two ANC Youth League members were killed and three others injured in a drive-by shooting in Katlehong on 13 October 2026 after a memorial service.
