Police at a crime scene. 2 minutes Police in Mpumalanga have expressed concern about the recent killings of officers in the province. This follows the killing of two police officers in separate incidents in the space of two weeks. The first incident was that of the fatal shooting of Constable Khulani Shabangu during a robbery…
Witness D’s car The family of Marius Van der Merwe, known as ‘Witness D’, is inconsolable following his fatal shooting. Van der Merwe was brutally shot dead outside his home in Brakpan, East of Johannesburg, on Friday night, when he was travelling with his wife and two children. He testified at the Madlanga Commission…
Traffic on a freeway 1 minute Traffic is currently flowing freely on the N1 from Gauteng to Limpopo but authorities say they expect traffic volumes to increase as people make last minute trips to Christmas destinations. The Gauteng Traffic Police says it has its officers are out in large numbers to ensure the safety of…
A placard displayed at a march in solidarity with rape victims at the East London City Hall, Eastern Cape on April 2, 2025. 1 minute Civic organisations and political parties in the Buffalo City Metro are calling for the protection of the DNA samples of the possible suspects in the rape case of a seven-year-old…
1 minute As today marks World Book Day, activists are concerned that the lack of literature available at Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres is stagnating the foundational skills needed for success. According to the last ECD Census, 61% of centres have fewer than 10 books for children, while only 56% provide age-appropriate reading materials. Non-profit…
Visuals of a police badge and a gun. Eight men have been arrested in Bellville, Cape Town, after police found six AK-47 rifles and eight pistols with ammunition in the suspects’ possession. Police spokesperson, Andre Traut, says officers acted on a tip-off that firearms had been transported from KwaZulu-Natal to Cape Town. They conducted a search…
Firefighters work at the scene of a deadly blaze at Usindiso building. 1 minute The City of Johannesburg says some tenants residing in hijacked buildings don’t want to reveal who they pay rent to, as investigations into the legitimate building owners continue. Acting executive manager in the Johannesburg Human Settlements Department Oupa Nkoane testified at…
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo presents 2024 Elections Report to Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee on July 15, 2025. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says they faced an unprecedented number of challenges during last year’s general elections. Mamabolo highlights disinformation on social media as a major concern, stressing the need for ongoing…
A sewerage treatment plant. Two men died in Orkney in the North West earlier today after they seemingly inhaled toxic gasses while unblocking a sewer pipe. According to the Matlosana Local Municipality, the men were not employees of the municipality, neither were they contracted by the municipality to provide such services. Executive Mayor Fekile Mahlope says investigations are…
England’s Harry Brook celebrates after reaching his century. England are drawing confidence from a run of tight victories ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, captain Harry Brook said, adding that his team’s resilience would be a key factor on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium. England’s route to the last four has not…
