Five suspects have been arrested on charges of contravening the Foreign Military Assistance Act. The Hawks have arrested another suspect related to an investigation into how several South Africans were facilitated into involvement in the Russia/Ukraine war. The suspect is facing charges of contravening the Foreign Military Assistance Act. Four others were charged on Saturday…
Some small-scale farmers say they have suffered significant losses from the heavy rains and hail that have hit parts of the country. Among them is North West farmer – Jeff Nong. He farms grapes in Ventersdorp for the distilling of alcoholic beverages. He says his grapevines suffered significant damage, and he already expects to harvest…
Members of various churches gather for the National Day of Prayer at the FNB Stadium. The National Day of Prayer is currently underway at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Hundreds of South Africans have gathered for the 5th instalment of the mass prayer gathering that started in 2017. The event is hosted by the Motsepe…
A classroom with chairs and tables. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has launched its first Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education assessments for Grade 4 learners. In a statement, it says the assessments aim to boost foundational learning and comprehension by teaching in home languages alongside English. The end-goal is to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and equity…
Benches inside of a court. A 27-year-old man accused of killing a rape victim in the case involving a self-proclaimed pastor, had his case postponed to Tuesday next week in the Mutale Magistrates’ Court outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo. The accused, Andani Madzhie, has been charged with the murder of Ndinainwi Mabuke at Thengwe village last…
File image | Learners in a classroom. The Northern Cape Department of Education has urged matriculants taking the 2025 Senior Certificate Examinations to refrain from unsafe ‘pens-down’ celebrations. Matriculants across the country will finish writing their last paper on Thursday. Provincial education department spokesperson, Geoffrey Van Der Merwe, says the department discourages the hosting and attendance…
SAPS arrest graphic. The South African Police Service has arrested 16,000 suspects nationwide during intensified Safer Festive Season operations, including one 178 for rape and one 143 for murder, between November 17 and 23. Police also seized 150 unlicensed firearms, 984 dangerous weapons, and contraband goods worth over R4 million. Major takedowns included hijacked trucks,…
SAPS arrest graphic. The South African Police Service has arrested 16,000 suspects nationwide during intensified Safer Festive Season operations, including one 178 for rape and one 143 for murder, between November 17 and 23. Police also seized 150 unlicensed firearms, 984 dangerous weapons, and contraband goods worth over R4 million. Major takedowns included hijacked trucks,…
Rain shower, Thunderstorm. The KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thami Ntuli, has called on residents of the province to take heed of the weather warnings that authorities issue. This comes after three people were reported missing amid heavy rains that led to flooding. The body of a woman has been recovered. Search and rescue operations continue for the…
March against GBVF As the country observes the start of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children tomorrow, civil society movements say there needs to be a clear plan of action, preventative measures and strategies, amid Gender-based Violence and Femicide being classified a national disaster. Government officially classified GBVF a national…
