IPID investigator Nomsa Masuku testifying at the Madlanga Commission, February 11, 2026. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) investigator Nomsa Masuku has told the Madlanga Commission that it was wrong for the Police to register Emmanuel Mbense’s murder as an inquest. Mbense was tortured and killed in Brakpan in April 2022, allegedly by members of the…
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifying at the Madlanga Commission. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed the testimony of suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi to 23 March. The commission has heard that Mkhwanazi’s legal representative had only recently been appointed and requires more time to prepare for the proceedings. His…
Police vehicle seen at the shooting scene at Bester in Inanda, January 8, 2026. Police in KwaZulu-Natal say the five suspects who were killed in a shootout with officers on Thursday morning at Bester in Inanda, west of Durban, were wanted in connection with various cases. They include the killing of police officers. Thursday’s incident…
South African money, notes and coins. South Africa has recorded positive economic activity in the fourth quarter of 2025 increasing by 0.4%, following a 0.5% increase third quarter of last year. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data released by Stats SA was largely in line with analysts expectations. Full-year growth for the economy expanded…
[File Image] People stand near the remains of a building, which was destroyed during flooding. 1 minute Roads and bridges in the Moretele Local Municipality in the North West have been severely damaged following heavy rains in the area. Municipal officials say residents of villages such as Kromkuil, Tlholwe and De Grens are trapped in…
Forensic Pathologists examine the scene where two people are alleged to have died during service delivery protests, sparked by ongoing frustrations over poor service delivery, in Diepkloof 2 minutes Two people have died and another sustained injury following protest by hostel residents in Diepkloof, Soweto on Monday. Residents blockaded the highways and Chris Hani Road…
More than 1,200 entries were received from journalists around the country as they shared examples of their best work from the past year. Source: Supplied. Over 1,200 entries were submitted by journalists from across the country, showcasing their best work from the past year. Regional winners The regional winners, who each received R5,000 are: Live…
SANDF patrolling an area 2 minutes Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says plans are in motion to safely repatriate South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops currently deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The soldiers are part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) peacekeeping mission in the conflict-affected region. Speaking during a…
A view shows a plant of Azovstal Iron and Steel Works during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine on May 15, 2022. The African National Congress (ANC) is calling on government to spare no effort in establishing the circumstances surrounding 17 South Africans reportedly trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of…
KwaZulu-Natal Special Operational Briefing KwaZulu-Natal Special Operational Briefing led by Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
