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,…
FILE | Burning tyres during a protest The Public Order Police have dispersed protesting residents of Unit 15 in Mmabatho, outside Mahikeng, with rubber bullets, after they blockaded Bray Road. They are demanding immediate restoration of water provision in the area. They say they’ve stayed without water for the past five days and the…
SAPS’ arrest graphic A large group of residents of Hammanskraal in northern Pretoria are protesting outside the Themba Magistrate’s Court where a 26-year-old man is due to appear this morning. The man allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend, Kgaugelo Marota and attempted to kill his current partner. North West Police Spokesperson Adele Myburgh says the body of…
Court gavel Police have arrested two of the four suspects wanted in connection with the murder of Kestell businessman, Mohammed Shamsul Alam, who was shot and killed inside his shop in February last year. It is alleged that on the day of the incident, four unknown men entered the shop and fired several shots at the businessman in full…
SANDF General Rudzani Maphwanya. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has denied a Sunday newspaper report that its chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, is defying Defence Minister Angie Motshekga. This comes amid concern about the comments made by the general in support of Iran on a recent trip to that country. Critics say the general should not…
Actress Nandi Nyembe. South Africans have taken to social media to pay tribute to award-winning veteran actress Nandi Nyembe who died on Saturday at the age of 75. Nyembe was wheelchair-bound due to her deteriorating health. She had been facing significant financial difficulties and was seeking help. Nyembe was best known for her role as…
School classroom There’s growing concern about learners resorting to excessive violence to solve their problems. Eastern Cape Police spokesperson, Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, says a 17-year-old learner from the Eastern Cape is expected to appear in the Alice Magistrate’s Court on a charge of attempted murder and robbery on Monday. He allegedly robbed, stabbed and dumped…
