Police launch major crackdown in Durban crime hotspot areas
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi addressing SAPS members before the raid. Police in KwaZulu-Natal have…
Eastern Cape farmers counting cost of foot and mouth disease outbreak
Cattle grazing on a farm. Farmers in the rural area of Kruisfontein outside Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape are counting the cost of the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. Several cattle have been severely affected, raising serious concerns about the impact on livestock and livelihoods in the area. Farm manager Shaun Felix says he…
Police launch major crackdown in Durban crime hotspot areas
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi addressing SAPS members before the raid. Police in KwaZulu-Natal have conducted raids in crime hotspots in Durban in a major crackdown on illegal activities. Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi led the multi-agent operation targeting the Durban CBD and surrounding townships on Friday night. The operation targeted the Point area as well…
SA water crisis won’t be solved instantly: Deputy Minister Mahlobo
Residents filling up water bottles. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo says the water crisis in South Africa is a deep-rooted issue that cannot be resolved instantly. Major cities like Johannesburg are seriously affected. Melville, Westdene, Brixton, and parts of Midrand have endured weeks without a consistent water supply, leading to frustration and widespread…
Calls for TRC commission to subpoena Mbeki, Zuma
File: Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe chairs the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Commission of Inquiry on November 10, 2025. Lukanyo Calata has called for the Truth Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry to subpoena former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma to come answer for their failings with regards to the investigation and prosecution of TRC cases. Representing families of victims,…
Family remembers Dr Diana Ferrus’s unwavering generosity
Dr Ferrus’ funeral service is under way at the VGK church in Worcester Internationally renowned South African poet, writer, and activist, Dr Diana Ferrus‘ funeral is underway at the VGK Church in Worcester, Boland. Ferrus died at the age of 72. Her poem “I’ve come to take you home” was a catalyst for the return…
Victoria Mboko closes in on top 10 in WTA rankings in Qatar
19-year-old Victoria Mboko. Victoria Mboko took a big step towards entering the top 10 in the WTA rankings for the first time after the Canadian teenager stunned Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in the Qatar Open quarter-finals. The 19-year-old battled to a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 win in Thursday’s quarter-final in Doha to snap twice Grand…
African World Heritage Fund pledges to protect Africa’s heritage
The UNESCO logo is seen. The African World Heritage Fund says it will continue to ensure that the continent’s irreplaceable heritage is protected for future generations. This, as Africa navigates rapid development, climate change, and global uncertainty. UNESCO and the African Union founded the fund in 2006. Its aim is to address historic challenges, including…
Limpopo scholar transport operators decry traffic crackdown
A scholar transport vehicle is seen during an inspection by the Department of Transport on 22 January 2026. Some scholar transport drivers in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, say they are concerned about traffic officers impounding their vehicles. The drivers have been transporting learners in vehicles such as bakkies. Members of the Vhembe Transport Association met to discuss…
SANDF urges fair assessment beyond recent DRC deployment
SANDF troops. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has stated that the deployment of its members to peacekeeping missions in regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cannot be used as the sole measure of the challenges faced by the country’s military. This statement follows extensive research on SANDF peacekeeping operations conducted…
Competition Commission raids four scrap metal companies in Gauteng
One of the scrap metal companies being raided. The Competition Commission has launched search and seizure operations at the premises of four scrap metal companies operating in Germiston, Nigel, Vanderbijlpark and Hammanskraal. The operation forms part of an investigation into allegations that major players in the scrap metal industry may have coordinated price adjustments for…
