City Power offices in Johannesburg. City Power in Johannesburg says it expects to fully restore power to an area on Bree Street in the city centre by Monday next week. This follows an explosion at a substation. The power utility says electricity has already been restored to some customers. Technical teams are on site to assess…
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is briefing the media briefing in Durban. It’s believed Mkhawanazi will address issues raised at the Madlanga Commission, including those pertaining to Durban businessman James Stuart Scharnick. Live proceedings below:
A classroom with school furniture. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says school safety should be a collaborative effort of government departments, communities and local municipalities. This Commission launched its annual “State of Schools Report” in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The 2025 report highlighted systemic challenges such as school safety and pit latrines. “The issue of…
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will launch a healthcare strategy in Bloemfontein on Thursday. The six-month multi-month dispensing healthcare strategy aims to reduce the number of patients’ clinic visits. Patients will receive a several-month supply of medication on a single visit. The Health Department says this will reduce…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Live proceedings below:
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is expected to hold a media briefing in Durban on Thursday afternoon. It’s believed he will address issues being raised at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. They pertain to Durban businessman James Stuart Scharnick‘s criminal record and firearm license. #sapsKZN Police in KwaZulu-Natal hereby…
VBS Mutual Bank building. A forensic accountant is expected to conclude his testimony in the case of looting the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank on Thursday. Ryan Sacks compiled forensic reports on the looting of the bank. He has been testifying in the trial of former Thulamela Municipal Mayor, Avhashoni Tshifhango, in the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes…
A dairy cow stops to look up while feeding at a dairy farm. The City of Ekurhuleni says residents need to submit a written notice at least 14 days before slaughtering animals for religious or cultural purposes. The city says traditional and religious slaughtering is an important part of many celebrations. It, however, says this…
FILE | Church pews. Pastors from across the Western Cape will be marching to Parliament on Thursday to voice their opposition to proposed regulations on churches. The move follows the cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission’s call for greater oversight of religious organisations. The CRL recently introduced a peer-review mechanism aimed at promoting accountability…
(File Image) Westbury residents are protesting against the increase in gang violence in the area. The case of five suspects arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Westbury last month is expected to resume on Thursday in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. They are facing charges of murder and attempted murder. This is after two teenagers…
