No response yet on Batohi application to amend Nkabinde Enquiry terms

National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi The Nkabinde Enquiry says the Justice Department has not yet responded to National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi’s application for the amendment of the enquiry’s terms of reference. She made a similar application to the enquiry whose panel has since rejected it. The enquiry will…

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50 villages to get electricity through micro-grids: Ramokgopa

Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says about 50 villages across the country will receive electricity through innovative technology in the next four years. WATCH | Minister of Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says about 50 villages across the country will soon receive electricity through innovative technology. He…

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SALGA calls on Treasury to release funds to 75 municipalities

Municipal workers are captured at Josiah Gumede Road in Pinetown where an illegal dump was removed in this image captured on 26 February 2024. The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called on National Treasury to immediately release the Local Government Equitable Share tranche for 75 municipalities across the country. National Treasury issued two…

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BMA enhances safety, efficiency at ports of entry

File Image: Authorities have embarked on an intensified law enforcement operation at the Ficksburg Port of Entry between the Free State and Lesotho. The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has ramped up operations at ports of entry to ensure safe, efficient and co-ordinated management. It has increased its staff size to manage the influx…

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Joshua delivers reality check to Paul with sixth-round knockout

Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua Press Conference – The Fillmore, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. – December 17, 2025 Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off during the press conference Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to Jake Paul on Friday with a savage sixth-round knockout in Miami that left the social-media-star-turned-prizefighter…

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NCR warns festive spending could deepen consumer debt

The NCR is warning South Africans to be mindful of their spending during the festive season. The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has renewed its call for South Africans to practice strict financial discipline during the festive season. [LISTEN] Pause, reflect and make responsible spending decisions this festive season: NCR 🔗 #TheWeekendView #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/8VbONKQ8Mo — SABC…

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Two people kiled in Bethlehem crash

A broken windscreen seen after a car crash. Two people have been killed after a taxi they were travelling in overturned on the R26 outside Bethlehem, in the Free State. Ten other people were injured in the crash, which happened on Saturday morning. Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Sipho Towa says the injured have been taken…

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Police shut down over 1 000 illicit taverns in Western Cape

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola destroying illegal alcohol Police say they’ve shut down 1 011 illicit taverns and shebeens as part of the ongoing Safer Festive Season operations in the Western Cape since the 15th of October 2025.  National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and senior police officials destroyed more than 20 000 litres of alcohol in Belhar on Friday, which were seized…

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