[File photo] The late Olorato Mongale 3 minutes The family of Olorato Mongale, the 30-year-old woman whose body was found near Alexandra last week, says they feel a sense of relief after the main suspect in her murder was killed in a police shootout. Philangenkosi Makhanya, the prime suspect, died in a confrontation with officers…
The crime scene where the main suspect in the Olorato Mongale murder case, Philangenkosi Makhanya was shot dead by police in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal on May 29, 2025. 3 minutes KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says that the police have detained two suspects who were with Philangenkosi Makhanya, who was the main suspect in the murder…
[File image] Lion rests at a captive breeding facility for big cats in Brits, North West Province, in South Africa 1 minute Two stray lions have been spotted in the veld in Plange-Mtititi village on the northern side of the Kruger National Park (KNP) in Limpopo. The lions are believed to have escaped from the…
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi leads a community outreach to raise awareness on child maintenance and domestic violence in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on May 23, 2025. 2 minutes Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says her department is committed to reviewing South Africa’s parole laws as well as the Criminal Procedure Act….
Murder suspect Philangenkosi Makhanya 2 minutes The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale has been shot and killed by police in KwaZulu-Natal. Philangenkosi Makhanya was found by the police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. It’s believed he shot at police, who returned fire. Makhanya, together with two other suspects, Fezile Ngubane and Bongani…
ANC Women’s League memorial service for Isithwalandwe Gertrude Ntiti Shope. 2 minutes Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has paid tribute to the late uMkhonto operative, diplomat, trade unionist, teacher and African National Congress stalwart Gertrude Shope at her memorial service in Irene, Centurion. Mapisa-Nqakula says Shope’s legacy will live on through the women of…
Pic of Olorato Mongale at a memorial service in Bloemfontein 2 minutes KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says a second person has been taken in for questioning in the manhunt for three men linked to the murder of Olorato Mongale. The body of the 30-year-old master’s student was found in Lombardy West, Johannesburg, on Sunday….
RAF board seen at a taxi rank 2 minutes The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has given the Department of Transport until next week to inform them on its strategy to resolve governance failures, financial mismanagement and procurement irregularities within the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Yesterday, the RAF updated SCOPA on several issues, including…
SAPS raiding businesses 1 minute Limpopo police say they have confiscated counterfeit goods worth millions of rand in various stores in Burgersfort. Police raided more than 10 shops. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says they recovered counterfeit goods, including clothing items and cosmetics. “Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe commended the team for swiftly operationalizing the information, which…
Credit cards seen on a keyboard 1 minute SANParks says three suspects have been arrested on allegations of credit card scamming after targeting tourists near Table Mountain. Spokesperson JP Louw says the suspects used a fraudulent card device to attempt to scam international tourists. “The suspects tried withdrawing 4000 pounds but the transaction was cancelled…
