Northern Cape Police Confirm Robust Security Measures Ahead Of 2026 Local Government Elections
Northern Cape police confirm extensive security plans for the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections, with no high-risk voting stations.
Northern Cape police confirm extensive security plans for the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections, with no high-risk voting stations.
Three young swimmers aged 15 to 20 were rescued from rip currents at eNyokeni beach in KwaZulu-Natal on 31 October 2026 by lifeguard Sphesihle Mngadi.
UN reports show AI tools are driving up online violence against women journalists, doubling abuse reports since 2020 and intensifying gendered harassment worldwide.
Eighteen people died in three Eastern Cape crashes in seven days, including six in a Bizana truck accident carrying about 30 passengers to a ceremony.
Six people died and several were injured when a truck carrying about 30 passengers overturned in Eastern Cape on 31 October 2026.
Four boys stranded on riverbanks near Mqanduli during heavy rains in the Eastern Cape were rescued after emergency teams battled flooding conditions.
Masilonyana Municipality prepares to auction vehicles and assets following court judgments amid mounting financial woes and creditor disputes.
Chlorine supplies at Bronkhorstspruit Water Plant secured for six to seven weeks amid rising cases of waterborne illness hitting 833.
Tshwane has lifted the boil-water advisory for Pretoria CBD after tests showed the tap water meets health standards, ending days of precautionary measures.
Six female passengers died and six were injured after a minibus taxi collided head-on with a truck on the R61 near Aberdeen, Eastern Cape.
Sewage and industrial pollution have forced Tshwane's Rietvlei water plant to shut down for about a year, threatening the city's water supply.
GroundUp uncovered a security flaw in Gauteng’s e-Panic Button app exposing sensitive user data, prompting legislative demands for accountability.
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.
Police arrested 25 suspects in KwaZulu-Natal amid violent protests linked to public violence and property damage. SANDF troops deployed in Durban.
A man was arrested in KwaZulu-Natal for threatening to shut down Moses Mabhida Stadium before the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Farmers warn South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak may remain uncontrolled unless surveillance and vaccination strategies improve.
Protesters in Pretoria demanded deportations and policy reversal following a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers, amid threats and unrest.
South African-born Navi Pillay, first woman of colour on the High Court, wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for peace and international law.
Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane to visit Soweto after 10 vehicles torched in asylum-related protests. Arrests made, unrest still under investigation.
The Eastern Cape deputy judge president vacancy remains unfilled after JSC interviews highlighted Mthatha court dysfunction and leadership challenges.
Minister Macpherson called the Gqeberha Algoa Park police barracks a “horror show” despite R57m spent on repairs, ordering a 14-day audit and urgent fixes.
A 22-year-old woman was found dead near the University of Limpopo campus on 4 October. Police opened an inquest as investigations continue.
Slade van der Walt, a 22-year-old weightlifting champion, went missing at Strand Beach on 2 September while rescuing swimmers. The search continues.
eThekwini Municipality has commissioned a key 3.8km section of the R1.2bn Southern Aqueduct to boost water supply for 1.2 million residents in Durban.
Blouberg municipal manager and two security company directors appeared in court over alleged R11 million fraud in a Limpopo security tender case.
Investigative journalist Micah Reddy was released on 23 September 2026, following widespread concern from civil society and press freedom groups.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has issued an urgent public advisory as heavy rainfall continues to sweep across the province, with disaster management teams now on high alert. The warning follows severe weather assessments from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) that identify potential risks to infrastructure and public safety in...
South Africa’s major metropolitan areas are grappling with a systemic collapse of wastewater treatment infrastructure, resulting in the regular discharge of raw sewage into urban rivers, coastal waters, and community drainage systems. The Department of Water and Sanitation has documented this decline through its Green Drop and Blue Drop reporting...
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain over the Eastern Namakwa district in the Northern Cape and the Central Karoo district in the Western Cape. The warning is in effect from 6:00 pm on Sunday, 13 September 2026, until 11:59 pm...
South Africa marks 49 years since Steve Biko’s death in police detention, as a reopened inquest hears forensic evidence that his fatal injuries resulted from repeated assaults, contradicting the apartheid-era police account.