Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen at the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine drive in the Free State on March 2, 2026. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says access to foot-and-mouth disease vaccines must remain tightly controlled, as some farmers head to court seeking to use doses independently. The Department of Agriculture was briefing the Portfolio committee…
A SAPS badge. The Western Cape Police top brass has announced the return of 62 senior detectives who had either resigned or retired from the South African Police Service. This was revealed at a media briefing in Cape Town during the release of the crime statistics for the province for third quarter, from October to…
Tiny hands seen in the picture. The Gauteng Health Department says 23% of children aged six to 14 years in the country are overweight or obese. The department is stepping up efforts to combat rising childhood obesity in the province with the launch of the Asibe Healthy Jozi Kids initiative. It aims to promote healthy…
An accident scene. Six people have died in a crash involving two minibus taxis and other vehicles in Seshego in Polokwane in Limpopo. Two people sustained serious injuries, while four others suffered minor injuries. Limpopo – Seshego Cross: #TaxiCrash two taxis crash after one was overtaking into oncoming traffic – road closed at the scene…
City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Service (EMS) rescuers attending to a building collapse in Ormonde on March 2, 2026. Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has called on the developer of the building which collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, to immediately come forward and take responsibility. Nine people died when a concrete slab between…
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services on the scene at the Ormonde building after it collapsed. The Department of Employment and Labour says it will provide support to families affected following the building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg, on Monday. The department says this includes assistance through the Compensation Fund where applicable. Deputy Minister of Employment…
A SAPS graphic depicting an arrest. The Hawks Tactical response Unit and the SAPS Special Task Force have arrested seven suspects in Klerksdorp, North West who were planning to bomb an ATM earlier on Tuesday. Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says one rifle, a pistol and explosives were recovered. “The suspects will be charged with possession…
Rescue workers at scene of the Ormonde Building collapse Gauteng police have confirmed that an inquest docket will be opened following the building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, which resulted in the deaths of nine construction workers. The exact cause of the incident is still unclear at this stage. However, the City of Johannesburg has confirmed…
Newly unveiled statue of former ANC leader Nelson Mandela at Moses Mabhidha Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal on March 3, 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the 10-meter-tall statues of the late former African National Congress (ANC) leaders Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday morning. Tambo’s statue was installed at Durban’s Beachfront, and Nelson…
The accused Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze appear at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says Bellarmine Mugabe (28) and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze (33) face two additional charges. The pair briefly appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, and their case was postponed to Thursday (March 5). [TODAY] The bail…
