Ice seen on cars during adverse weather conditions. The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape is urging residents to take extra precautions on the roads as icy weather conditions set in across parts of the province. Police say snow and ice have already been reported along the N1 and N10 routes in the…
A stethoscope seen on a hospital bed. The Western Cape government has told the Constitutional Court that the provincial public participation process on the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme fell short of legal requirements. The apex court is sitting for another day in Johannesburg to hear oral submissions in the legal challenge against the legislative…
March in Durban against undocumented foreigners, 6 May 2026. Foreign nationals residing along Mahatma Gandhi Road in Durban have rejected allegations linking them to criminal activity. This follows protests in the city against undocumented immigrants. The demonstration began at King Dinuzulu Park and is set to proceed to Durban’s South Beach, an area known for…
Sundowns’ player Defending Betway Premiership champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, are inching ever so closer to an unprecedented ninth consecutive title. The Brazilians extended their lead to five points after beating Polokwane City 3-nil at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Orlando Pirates who are second, have a match in hand. Both teams will be in action later this…
Accused number two in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi. Bongani Ntanzi’s childhood friend, Mandlenkosi “Shoes” Zondo is currently testifying at the High Court in Pretoria and has asked the court not to proceed with the affidavit that was being read out to him. Zondo says he was forced to sign the statement, which allegedly…
File: Homeless person’s belongings seen on pavement Homeless shelters in Johannesburg are experiencing increased pressure as winter conditions set in, with more people seeking refuge from the cold. Ikusasa Lethu Homeless Shelter says demand for its services has risen due to harsh weather, unemployment and ongoing economic challenges. The shelter is currently housing more than…
Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on March 4, 2026. The National Coloured Congress (NCC) Leader and Member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams, is expected to appear in a Durban court on Wednesday on charges related to the high-profile murder case of an African National Congress (ANC) leader, Sindiso Magaqa. Police…
[FILE] A car has been trapped in between a tree and a live wire near Westpark Cemetery Disaster management in the Garden Route in the Western Cape has confirmed that one person has died after a tree fell on top of a vehicle in Knysna. Emergency workers are still at the scene and are trying…
[FILE] Court proceedings amid legal battle on the constitutionality of the National Health Insurance in Pretoria The Constitutional Court of South Africa is hearing arguments challenging the legality of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, with the outcome expected to determine the future of the legislation. The case was brought by the Board of Healthcare…
File photo Residents in Thembisa on Gauteng’s East Rand have taken to the streets, gathering in large numbers at Swazi Inn, to protest against the sale of unsafe and non-compliant goods at local spaza shops. The protest follows calls from community members for the closure of non-compliant shops, many of which are believed to be…
