Four suspects have been shot and killed following a confrontation with police in Site C Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa says members of the Provincial Combat Team were following up on information about suspects allegedly involved in the extortion of businesses in the area. Officers identified a vehicle matching the suspects’ description and…
The Mayoral Executives briefs the media on issues that relate to governance, accountability measures and service delivery plans, ahead of a special council sitting where its draft budget will also be tabled. Livestream|
ActionSA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Xolani Khumalo trail begins at the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court. Livestream|
Crime scene with tape and used bullet annisters. Two suspects have been shot and killed during a robbery at a shopping complex in Ironside, Vaal. Gauteng Police say the suspects arrived at the centre in three vehicles and robbed a store. During the robbery two suspects were shot and killed while four others fled. It is…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. Livestream:
Several senior police officers including generals appear before the Pretoria Magistrates Court on March 25, 2026. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the arrest of 16 accused, including senior police officials and alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala. The EFF says while the arrests are a necessary step, they must lead to successful prosecutions,…
[FILE] Agriculture Minister revealed that abalone worth a total of R16-million was stolen at gunpoint from the Department’s abalone stores – in three attacks since 2015. Three suspects have been arrested in Thornton near Goodwood in Cape Town after being found in possession of illegal abalone valued at more than R2.5 million. Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela…
The Xhariep District Municipality in the Free State has raised concerns over the national government’s allocation of resources, saying it disadvantages smaller and poorer municipalities. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement on the revised draft White Paper on Local Government, acting Municipal Manager Mbulelo Jafta claims that the municipality’s classification as a poor district with a…
SA author, Terry Bell. The legendary South African author, labour commentator, journalist and political activist, Terry Bell, has died of an illness at the age of 84 in Cape Town. His family confirmed the sad news on Wednesday. Bell’s journalistic career began in the 1960s, working for several publications under the Amalgamated Press banner, later…
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is facing a difficult decision ahead of its interest rate announcement on Thursday, as economic pressures continue to mount. Oil prices have risen above 100 US dollars per barrel, the rand has weakened toward R17 against the dollar and global bond yields remain high. Economists have warned that cutting…
