FILE| Bullets seen on a desk. Five alleged suspects have been shot dead in a shootout with police at Bester in Inanda, north of Durban. The incident comes after another separate shooting, which left two alleged suspects fatally wounded by police at Amaoti in Inanda on Wednesday. #sapsKZN Two suspects, who were wanted in connection…
Court gavel Three people will appear in the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on Thursday on alleged fraud, corruption, theft, and money laundering charges. Hawks spokesperson Lethunya Mmuroa says the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in connection with fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Fund claims. The claims were submitted to the Labour Department in Tzaneen between January and May 2025. Mmuroa says…
A 25-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man are to appear at the Ogies Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga tomorrow, for statutory rape. A 25-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man are to appear at the Ogies Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga on Thursday, for statutory rape. The woman is accused of coercing a 15-year-old girl to have sexual…
Lightning strikes during a stormy day. Family and friends are attending a joint memorial service for 27-year-old Koketso Shikwambe and 35-year-old Kenosi Mashishi at a primary school in Moretele in the North West. They died after lightning struck them at the Dertig Sports Ground at the weekend. Forty other people were injured and taken to…
Matric results in a newspaper. The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is warning matriculants to be cautious of unregistered institutions offering fake study opportunities. SAQA says students should verify institutions before paying fees. The warning comes as the Basic Education Department prepares to officially announce the 2025 matric results on Tuesday next week. Before you register,…
An empty school classroom. Education Activist Hendrick Makaneta believes escalating private school fees are threatening to widen the gap between the rich and the poor in South Africa. He has expressed concern about the exorbitant fees that some private schools are charging. This comes ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year. PODCAST| Private…
Newly Appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed the appointment of Andy Mothibi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), citing that he is a better candidate than all those who were shortlisted. WATCH | President Ramaphosa praises outgoing NDPP Shamila Batohi for…
FILE PHOTO | Confiscated drugs seen on a table. Two men have been arrested in Kempton Park, north-east of Johannesburg, for allegedly being in possession of drugs with a street value of over R200 000. The suspects who are foreign nationals are expected to appear in a local magistrate’s court soon. They are facing charges…
FILE | Scorched fields in the Cape Winelands The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Fire Services have been deployed to a fire in Languedoc, Stellenbosch, which is burning in the direction of Boschendal Wine Estate. The fire is being fueled by strong winds. Spokesperson, Anesca Roodt says together with the Winelands Fire Protection Association, Boschendal…
An alcoholic beverage poured into a glass. A lobby group has proposed an increase in South Africa’s legal drinking age from 18 to either 21 or even 23. Gatekeepers South Africa has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing the country’s struggles with alcohol abuse and its link to domestic violence, drunk driving, and other risks….
