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Trio who assaulted Eastern Cape car guard all released on warning

The three men accused of assaulting a security guard at one of East London’s most popular waterfront spots have all been released on warning. The...

Justice committee welcomes Andy Mothibi’s NDPP appointment, vows tough oversight

Parliament’s justice watchdog has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Adv Andy Jan Lekgoa Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)...

SABC warns public against fake TV licence inspectors amid robbery scare

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has issued a warning to the public following the circulation of social media messages alleging that criminals are...

NSFAS 2026 explained: Your next steps, key dates, mistakes to avoid

If you applied for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding for 2026, this is the moment to pay attention. The hard part...

Solly Mapaila warns Cyril Ramaphosa about ANC leaders ‘who act like...

South African Communist Party (SACP) general secretary Solly Mapaila has delivered a blistering message to ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa, framing the party’s decision to...

Cyril Ramaphosa names SIU head Mothibi new prosecutions boss

South Africa’s prosecutorial leadership has entered a new chapter as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office confirms the appointment of Adv Jan Lekgoa Mothibi as the...

ActionSA lambasts Polokwane mayor John Mpe over ‘contaminated water’

ActionSA leadership in Limpopo has stated that it will be lodging a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) against the Polokwane...

Ten half naked teen boys rescued, man arrested on suspicion of...

A 47-year-old foreign national was arrested in the Johannesburg CBD following the rescue of 10 half-naked teenage boys in what police suspect is a...

Discovery Health seeks refunds after claims processing error

Discovery Health has asked a number of members to repay the Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) after a processing error resulted in some claims...

Nearly 900K learners apply for NSFAS funding in 2026

Close to 900,000 students have applied for financial support from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2026 academic year, with young...

Government to blame for Limpopo girl’s pit toilet death, says activist

The death of a six-year-old girl who drowned after falling into a pit toilet in Nkuzana Village has ignited a fierce constitutional rebuke of...

Santaco urges vigilance as festive return traffic reaches peak

As thousands of commuters stream back to Gauteng and other economic hubs following the festive break, the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has...

Stats show nearly 8K people nabbed for drunk driving over festive...

Nearly 8, 000 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during the recent festive season, highlighting the ongoing challenge of alcohol...

Two ‘armed’ suspects killed in shootout with police in KZN

Two allegedly armed suspects were shot dead during an intelligence-driven police operation in KwaZulu-Natal, as authorities intensify efforts to choke the flow of illegal...

Residents face up to seven days of dry taps as Joburg...

Johannesburg residents are being urged to brace themselves for a difficult and uneven week as parts of the metro face low water pressure and...

 Man arrested after girlfriend stabbed to death in Free State farm

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his 22-year-old girlfriend following an alleged domestic violence incident at a local...

Road crash claims six lives in the Free State as holidaymakers...

At least six people lost their lives in a tragic road accident following a T-bone collision between a sedan and a 22-seater minibus taxi...

Good news for SA motorists as Gwede Mantashe lowers gear on...

South African motorists will enjoy a welcome reprieve at the pumps this month after government announced fuel price decreases for January, effective from Wednesday,...

Dirco spin doctor willing to apologise over SA nuclear revival tweet

The spokesperson for South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has conceded that his remarks on suggestions that President Cyril Ramaphosa should...

Beitbridge records over 22, 000 travellers in single-day festive surge

The Beitbridge border between South Africa and Zimbabwe remains the country’s busiest land crossing, processing more than 22, 000 travellers in a single day...
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