2026

IPID only reacting to Mbense murder because of Madlanga Commission publicity: Commissioner Khumalo

2 months ago3 mins

IPID) Director of Investigation and Provincial Co-Ordinator Thuso Keefelakae testifies before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Director of Investigation and Provincial Co-Ordinator Thuso Keefelakae says the case docket regarding the murder of Emmanuel Mbense has been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Mbense was allegedly tortured and murdered in…

35 new foot and mouth disease cases confirmed in Free State

2 months ago2 mins

Cattle on a farm. The Free State Department of Agriculture has confirmed 35 new cases of foot and mouth disease, bringing the provincial total to 291 cases. Department spokesperson Moliehi Moeng says outbreaks have been recorded in several areas across the province, with infected farms placed under quarantine and movement restrictions implemented within a 10-kilometre radius. Moeng says a…

Accused two in Meyiwa case claims he was assaulted by police

2 months ago2 mins

FILE | A man holds Senzo Meyiwa’s picture during his memorial at the Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban. Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial says he was continuously assaulted by the police, as they were forcing him to sign documents pinning him to the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Ntanzi was on…

Vrededorp residents want President to address crime, service delivery during SONA

2 months ago4 mins

The main street in Vrededorp, Johannesburg Vrededorp residents in Johannesburg have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to use his State of the Nation (SONA) speech to address the scourge of crime, substance abuse, unemployment and poor service delivery in the area. Ramaphosa will deliver the SONA on Thursday evening at a joint sitting of Parliament…

COSATU seeks ministers’ intervention over ongoing SAPO crisis

2 months ago3 mins

A branch of the SA Post Office Office. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) says it will seek urgent engagements with the Ministers of Employment and Communications as well as with Treasury, to find solutions for the ongoing crisis, threatening the collapse of the South African Post Office (SAPO) and jobs of thousands…

My corruption busting record is why I am labelled a spy: O’Sullivan

2 months ago2 mins

Private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan testifies before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan says attempts are being made to discredit his corruption busting record by spreading a narrative that he is a spy. O’Sullivan is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around national security for a second day. He is appearing…

Association calls on Presidency to intervene in Gauteng scholar transport impasse

2 months ago3 mins

A scholar transport vehicle is seen during an inspection by the Department of Transport on 22 January 2026. The African Scholar Governing Association (ASGA) is calling on the Presidency to intervene and ensure a swift resolution after they handed a memorandum to National Treasury. ASGA is demanding that they settle the outstanding debt owed by the Gauteng…

Commission hears IPID evidence on Police involvement in gem theft

2 months ago3 mins

IPID Director of Investigations and Provincial Co-ordinator Thuso Keefelakae Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Director of Investigations and Provincial Co-Ordinator, Thuso Keefelakae rejected the notion that the City of Ekurhuleni could not act against suspended EMPD deputy police chief Julius Mkhwanazi because a parallel criminal investigation was underway. Keefelakae is testifying at the Madlanga Commission…

Seven perish in Eastern Cape N2 crash

2 months ago2 mins

Shattered glass on the ground after an accident. Seven people including a minor have died in a car crash involving three vehicles on the N2 near Bulembu Airport outside eQonce (formerly King Williams Town) in the Eastern Cape. The seven were confirmed dead on the scene while two other occupants were sent to Grey Hospital for medical treatment. It…

Morero acknowledges scale of water crisis in Joburg

2 months ago2 mins

Drops of water seen from a water tap. City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero has acknowledged the scale of the ongoing water crisis in the city. Morero says the city is working to stabilise the network through a multifaceted water demand management programme. He briefed the media at the newly constructed Brixton Reservoir on…

Bellarmine Mugabe and co-accused plead guilty in shooting case

Collision on the M4 Northern Freeway in KZN claims 1 life

Night-sky guides graduate to boost Astro tourism sector

Mnisi says he considers Sgt Fannie Nkosi as a very close friend

Western Cape promotes public transport as solution to traffic woes

Blitzboks split results, as Bok Women lose in Hong Kong Sevens

IPID only reacting to Mbense murder because of Madlanga Commission publicity: Commissioner Khumalo

35 new foot and mouth disease cases confirmed in Free State

Accused two in Meyiwa case claims he was assaulted by police

Vrededorp residents want President to address crime, service delivery during SONA

COSATU seeks ministers’ intervention over ongoing SAPO crisis

My corruption busting record is why I am labelled a spy: O’Sullivan

Association calls on Presidency to intervene in Gauteng scholar transport impasse

Commission hears IPID evidence on Police involvement in gem theft

Seven perish in Eastern Cape N2 crash

Morero acknowledges scale of water crisis in Joburg