Police Minister Senzo Mchunu during a press briefing Associate Professor at the Wits School of Governance William Gumede says the job description of the Police Minister as a political head has nothing to do with overseeing police operations. A number of people including KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi have told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry…
Netball hoop New Zealand’s Silver Ferns, ranked second in the world, had to come from behind to narrowly beat the vastly improved Spar Proteas 57-56 in Invercargill, New Zealan, for a three-nil victory in the Taini Jamison Trophy series. It was the Silver Fern’s 39th victory in 41 matches between the two countries. The Proteas…
Justice Madlanga chairing the Commission Criminal Intelligence chief Dumisani Khumalo is expected to focus on operational and administrative matters in the SAPS when he testifies before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday. Khumalo, who was arrested in June, appeared in court on allegations of fraud and corruption. He was arrested after landing…
Police in the Northern Cape say they have arrested 191 suspects for various crimes Police in the Northern Cape say they have arrested 191 suspects for various crimes during the Shanela operation, which started on Monday last week. Suspects include those allegedly involved in murder, rape, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, among…
South Africans have been urged to plant as many trees as they can As Arbour Month comes to a close, South Africans have been encouraged to plant as many trees as they can. Scientists emphasise that increasing vegetation and biodiversity would help with the absorption of greenhouse gas emissions, a key issue in the global…
Heritage met horsepower in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape In Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, heritage meets horsepower as the Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive returned for its second year. The worldwide motoring fundraiser took place in more than 50 countries on Sunday, but the Bay led the way locally with the highest number of registered cars in South Africa at…
FILE Marc Marquez during practice at the US Moto GP Ducati’s Marc Marquez clinched his seventh MotoGP championship at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday and his first since 2019 after he took an unassailable lead in the world championship with five rounds to spare. Marquez needed to outscore his brother and title contender Alex…
Limpopo Premier, Phophi Ramathuba The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of South Africa (EPCSA) has played a significant role in developing rural communities during colonialism. This was said at the celebration of the church’s 150 years of existence in South Africa at Valdezia outside Louis Trichard in Limpopo. Also known as the Swiss Mission, the EPCSA has…
A South African court room. Two men suspected of being extortion kingpins in Eshowe and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, are set to appear in the Durban Magistrates’ Court on Monday. The suspects are believed to have been extorting money from owners of student residences and from businesses around the area, mainly targeting those owned by foreign nationals….
Heavy rain in an area The KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says it has placed disaster management teams across the province on alert. This as the South African Weather Service forecasts disruptive rainfall in the midlands, north and south of the province. Extended weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday, 29-30 September 2025: Fine…
