FILE | Crowd gathers as forensic personnel investigate after the deaths of patrons found inside the Enyobeni Tavern, in Scenery Park, outside East London in the Eastern Cape. The inquest into the death of 21 patrons at Enyobeni tavern in Scenery Park outside East London in the Eastern Cape has been adjourned until tomorrow for…
A crime scene. The family of a murdered Kimberley woman who suffered from dementia say they are still traumatised by the incident and are demanding justice. Fifty-eight-year-old Mimie Modise, who was killed last month was falsely accused of witchcraft. Modise’s naked body was found a day after she was reported missing by her family. She…
Energy Minister to form a task team to assist Matjhabeng Municipality in the Free State, to build infrastructure to equip their power grid. The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the formation of a dedicated energy technical working group. The group is aimed at assisting the Matjhabeng Municipality in the Free…
Bank notes and coins. The Western Cape government says a Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) for the embattled Kannaland Municipality in the Little Karoo will strengthen service delivery for residents. The municipality has been placed under administration by the Western Cape government. It has been plagued by alleged financial mismanagement. Provincial Finance Minister, Deidré Baartman, says…
South Africa’s Dane van Niekerk celebrates taking the wicket of India’s Harmanpreet Kaur. Former South African captain, Dane van Niekerk, could make a return to international cricket in the near future. The all-rounder who retired from international cricket more than two years ago was included in an extended 20-player Proteas training squad for the Women’s…
A Sassa card, card machine and a biometric device. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced that it will be introducing a Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment system in all its offices across the country from September 1, 2025. According to the agency’s Andile Tshona, the new biometric enrolment is expected to detect potential fraudulent…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering an address at Japan-South Africa Business Forum in Tokyo, 22 August 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that South Africa’s national interest will forever remain independent, reflecting the country’s constitutional values and national priorities. He was writing in his letter to the nation today after attending the 9th Tokyo International Conference…
The Life Esidimeni online memorial and advocacy project The families of Life Esidimeni victims have expressed anger at the legal recommendation that only two of the deaths warranted prosecution. Almost 10 years ago, 144 mental healthcare patients died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has received a legal opinion recommending the…
A sign of a crime scene. Two people have been shot and killed at a taxi rank in Philippi East (Cape Flats) earlier today. Police spokesperson, Malcolm Pojie says unknown gunmen opened fire at six adults aged between 35 and 43, leaving one victim dead at the scene. He says the second victim died…
Burning fire The Lowveld and Escarpment Fire Protection Association (LEFPA) in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, says the veld fires in Sabie have now been contained. This follows a two-day operation by firefighters to extinguish the fires that broke out on the plantation near the R536 road between Sabie and Hazyview on Saturday. LEFPA General Manager, Andre Scheepers,…
