Image of man in handcuffs. 2 minutes A man wanted by KwaZulu-Natal police in connection with a string of extortion cases in the Mariannhill and Durban areas has been arrested in Midrand, Gauteng. Linda Hlongwa has also been allegedly linked to the murder of his girlfriend and her mother that took place in Pinetown, west of…
G20 banner The Director-General of South Africa’s Treasury, Dr Duncan Pieterse has told delegates at the G20 finance working group meeting that the virtual talks held last week were constructive. Senior officials from G20 national treasuries and central banks are meeting at Zimbali near Ballito on the North coast of Durban over the next two…
Police handcuffs a suspect’s hands. Two suspects have been arrested in Makhaza on the Cape Flats for possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition. Police Spokesperson, Joseph Swartbooi, says members attached to Operation Shanela conducted a high-density operation in the area. He says officers approached a vehicle and discovered an AK-47 assault rifle and a 9mm…
Golf sport 3 minutes Chilean golfer Joaquin Niemann booked his place in the US Open when he won the LIV Golf Mexico City tournament by three strokes. While on the PGA Tour, American pair Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin picked up maiden wins on tour when they won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team…
Graphic depicting a bail application. The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) CEO Themba Mathibe has been released on R50000 bail in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, following his arrest on money laundering charges. Mathibe, who is also the CEO of the Johannesburg Development Agency, was arrested on Monday by SAPS following a raid at the JOSHCO…
R34 between Hoopstad and Wesselsbron flooded after heavy rains. Heavy rains have caused flooding on the R34 between Hoopstad and Wesselsbron, near Mizpah farm. Free State Emergency Medical Services Spokesperson, Sipho Towa, has urged road users to exercise extreme caution and take extra precautions when traveling through the area. Motorists are also advised to reduce…
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested 13-thousand-164 suspects for different categories. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) reports from the past five years show that 158 South African Police Service (SAPS) members have been convicted of crimes, including murder, rape, corruption, GBV, and torture. On Friday, the Gauteng provincial Portfolio Committee on Community Safety expressed outrage…
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero addresses crowds at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown during the official launch of the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign on 06 June 2025. The City of Johannesburg Council is today expected to debate three motions of no confidence, including one against Mayor Dada Morero, brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA)….
File image: SANDF soldiers. 2 minutes The National Assembly will hold an urgent debate on Monday on the deaths of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The special sitting has been called as a matter of national importance. The theme of the debate is…
Police nyalas can be seen in the above illustration. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has announced the permanent deployment of armoured police vehicles and officers at the Sporong informal settlement near Randfontein, on Gauteng’s West Rand. Cachalia visited the area on Wednesday and said the move is to ensure the safety of residents. The Minister…
