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Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya briefs the media at the Union Buildings to address current developments. Livestream: 

Limpopo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna at Polokwane Magistrate Court The bail application of a well known Limpopo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, has been adjourned to Wednesday in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.   The state and the defence lawyers have concluded their closing arguments; the state is opposing bail.   Maburna is facing multiple charges,…

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a robbery and killing of a school principal in Tembisa, East Rand on Sunday night. It is reported that four suspects entered a house, shot the principal and assaulted his wife and son. The suspects robbed the victims of laptops, cellphones and cash. Police Spokesperson Dimakatso…

Commissioners of the Madlanga Inquiry at the inquiry’s sitting in Pretoria, 5 Dec 2025. Political analyst Dr Dale McKinley has warned of a possible public backlash if the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry’s final report is not made public. The Presidency has confirmed that the Commission’s interim report, which will be submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa…

Three suspects arrested in connection with a farm attack in Clocolan. Three suspects are expected to appear in a local Magistrate’s Court in Clocolan in the Free State on Monday after being arrested on Friday last week following a farm attack in the area. Police spokesperson Mmako Mophiring says the suspects forced their way into…

Kelvin Momo takes the Best Amapiano Album award for “Ntsako” Kelvin Momo’s album “Ntsako” has won the best Amapiano Album at the South African Music Awards (SAMA). Global dominance. Local roots. 🌍 The Log Drum King has been crowned! Congratulations to Kelvin Momo – Ntsako for the Best Amapiano Album! SAMA31 sponsored by the Motsepe…

FILE | NPA Head Shamila Batohi addresses an event. Outgoing National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss, Advocate Shamila Batohi, is expected to return to the Nkabinde Inquiry on Monday for the continuation of her cross-examination. The inquiry led by retired judge Bess Nkabinde is looking into suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke’s…

FILE | A taxi involved in a crash The Department of Mobility in the Western Cape has raised concerns on the number of road crashes and fatalities caused by negligence and reckless driving. Minister Isaac Sileku says 37 people have lost their lives in the past two weeks in 28 crashes. RELATED VIDEO | Road…

Zimbabwean national to appear in the Belfast magistrates court after being found in possession with passports and cash. A 43-year-old Zimbabwean national found in possession of over 580 passports and more than R147 000 in cash found hidden in his bakkie is expected to appear in the Belfast Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga on Monday. Edward…

Passengers’ luggage seen outside a taxi Taxi operators in East London, in the Eastern Cape, have committed to be extra vigilant in order to prevent road carnages, this festive season. Traffic volumes are expected to increase this week going forward as holidaymakers travel to various towns. The Eastern Cape sees a significant December influx of…