Two tourists found dead in the Kruger National Park

FILE Photo: Crime scene Management of the South African National Parks (SANParks) says the bodies of two tourists have been discovered in the Pafuri section (Nxanatseni North Region) of the Kruger National Park. It says a search was launched on Thursday evening after camp staff noticed that the tourists did not return. The two bodies…

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NPA appeals Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s orders

National Prosecuting Authority office building. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Mpumalanga has filed an application for leave to appeal the order of contempt of court against State Prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba, and an order authorising a warrant of arrest against him. This is after Ntaba was unable to show up to oppose a bail application…

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Strides made to clear payment deadlock at RAF: Creecy

Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy delivering a keynote address at the Aviation Stakeholders Convention, 18 May 2026. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says strides are being made towards clearing the payment deadlock at the Road Accident Fund’s (RAF). The fund has been struggling with administrative and financial issues in recent years. This has, in some cases,…

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George lifts emergency water tariffs, eases restrictions

George has eased water restrictions after recovery of dam levels following recent rainfall. The George Municipality in the Western Cape has lifted emergency water tariffs and eased water restrictions from Level 2D to Level 2B. This following the significant recovery of dam levels after recent widespread rainfall across the region. In a statement, the municipality…

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All schools now reopened in Cape Winelands District

The Western Cape Education Department says all schools in the Cape Winelands District have now reopened. Several schools had been closed since last week after severe weather damaged and washed away roads, making some areas inaccessible. Provincial Education Minister, David Maynier, says six schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District remain closed because access roads are still…

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Protection of whistleblowers remains key priority: Cachalia

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia presents the quarterly crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year on 22 May 2026. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says strengthening protection for whistleblowers remains a key priority for the police service. Cachalia says whistleblowers play a crucial as they expose crime and corruption. He was speaking during the release of…

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