2026

Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Tebello Mosikili addresses a media briefing in Pretoria in February 7, 2026. Deputy National Commissioner for Policing, Tebello Mosikili, says the safety and security of witnesses testifying at the Madlanga Commission remains a priority. She addressed a media briefing in Pretoria on Friday, where Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola announced…

A worker wears protective gear while working with cattle amid a foot and mouth disease outbreak. The Agricultural Research Council has released its first batch of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines since 2005. This comes after South Africa produced its first locally manufactured foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years. Academic expert on foot-and-mouth disease from the University of…

Residents filling up water bottles. Water supply challenges remain a concern for residents in Swartruggens in the North West. While the local dam has exceeded full capacity, residents say many higher-lying properties struggle to access water due to faulty and non-maintained water infrastructure, including the local water pump. The community says the newly built water…

Cattle grazing on a farm. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says South Africa has taken a major step in strengthening its response to foot and mouth disease with the launch of a locally produced vaccine developed by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC). The vaccine targets the SAT 1, SAT 2 and SAT 3 strains, and…

Severe weather A freak storm that hit Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape last Thursday night has left a trail of destruction at Macosa Village. At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm. Electricity infrastructure has also been affected. Nopikana Mfadu, who stayed in a temporary structure, has been left homeless after the structure…

An accident scene Three people have been killed when their vehicle overturned on the R410 at the Dubeni location near Cacadu in the Eastern Cape, on Friday. Provincial transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose says the vehicle had five occupants when the driver lost control, leaving three dead at the scene, while two others suffered critical injuries…

File: water shortages in Gauteng Residents of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, say they are still battling a massive water crisis despite numerous government interventions over the past few years. The crisis stems from the failed Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant polluting the Apies River, as well as inadequate water infrastructure across the township. For close to…

Court gavel. Two VIP Protection Officers assigned to the Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor have been granted bail of R20 000 each in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. Thabang Eugene Sohole and Michael Makampe allegedly shot and killed a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) after forcing him to pull over on the R80 towards…