Seven arrested in Klerksdorp over planned ATM bombing

A SAPS graphic depicting an arrest. The Hawks Tactical response Unit and the SAPS Special Task Force have arrested seven suspects in Klerksdorp, North West who were planning to bomb an ATM earlier on Tuesday. Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says one rifle, a pistol and explosives were recovered. “The suspects will be charged with possession…

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Ramaphosa unveils Mandela, Tambo’s statues in Durban

Newly unveiled statue of former ANC leader Nelson Mandela at Moses Mabhidha Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal on March 3, 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the 10-meter-tall statues of the late former African National Congress (ANC) leaders Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday morning. Tambo’s statue was installed at Durban’s Beachfront, and Nelson…

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Two additional charges for Bellarmine Mugabe, co-accused: NPA

The accused Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze appear at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says Bellarmine Mugabe (28) and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze (33) face two additional charges. The pair briefly appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, and their case was postponed to Thursday (March 5). [TODAY] The bail…

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Farmers take govt to court over FMD vaccines’ restrictions

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen at the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine drive in the Free State on March 2, 2026. The Southern African Agri Initiative, SAAI, and the Free State Agriculture and Independent Business Organisation, Sakeliga, will approach the High Court in Pretoria for an urgent interdict against the Agriculture Department,  Minister John Steenhuisen…

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E-hailing murder case postponed to June for further investigations

Three people arrested in connection with the murder of an e-hailing driver in Pretoria appear in court. The case against six people arrested in connection with the murder of e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat has been postponed to June 2026 for further investigations by the Pretoria Magistrates Court.  All six accused have abandoned their bail application.   Satlat was allegedly…

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