Lusikisiki mass murder suspects. Police Warrant Officer, Ntsikelelo Sambudla, has finalised his testimony in the Lusikisiki mass killing case at the Mthatha High Court sitting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. Warrant Officer Sambudla testified that a team of detectives investigated the whereabouts of the firearms that were allegedly found at accused No.: 6, Mawethu…
Drops of water running from a tap. The Mangaung Metro in the Free State says it’s prioritising the provision of water to hospitals. This follows a three-day water cut due to routine maintenance. The metro says it issued a warning prior to the planned water shutdown, which has been prolonged due to repairs. Affected areas…
The South African Police Service led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a stolen luxury vehicle following a shootout along the N1 in Botlokwa, Limpopo on 21 August 2025. A police officer has been wounded in a shootout with suspected car thieves in Botlokwa in Limpopo. The wounded officer has been…
Ayanda Ntukwana teaching sign language. Members of the Deaf community continue to face serious barriers when reporting crimes, often due to a lack of qualified South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreters and poor communication infrastructure. These challenges not only delay justice but leave many Deaf individuals feeling isolated and vulnerable. Advocacy groups are calling for…
Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy. Eleven private Train Operating Companies have been granted conditional access to Transnet’s rail network. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced in Pretoria, following a process to invite third-party Train Operating Companies onto the Transnet rail network. Transnet moves 160 million tonnes of commodities on rail per annum. Minister Creecy says expectations…
Cannabis leaves, largely thought of as a waste product. Researchers from Stellenbosch University have found the first evidence of rare phenolic compounds, known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant properties in Cannabis leaves. The researchers say the discovery may pave the way towards the leaves of cannabis plants no longer being regarded as waste, in…
Provincial Operation Basadi which is a crime prevention programme as part of Women’s Month. An all-female law enforcement operation is being conducted in the Umgungundlovu District at Pietermaritzburg, targeting the most dangerous crime hotspots. Provincial Operation Basadi, which is a crime prevention programme as part of Women’s Month, has seen female officers lead roadblocks, compliance…
OR Tambo District Municipality was the hardest hit region in the Eastern cape floods. Tensions are running high in the OR Tambo District Municipality after the closure of a mass care centre that was sheltering flood victims. Some of the displaced victims were left destitute after the floods. They are more vulnerable now and they…
Muvhango cast. The end of the SABC’s flagship Tshivenda soapie has been met with mixed emotions by residents of Thathe-Vondo in Limpopo, where some of the scenes were filmed. Muvhango was decommissioned after being flighted on SABC 2 for 28 years. The show was based on a fictional Vhavenda chieftainship located in the mystical village…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane. Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, addressed the public with a crucial update on the 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8. With the deadline looming on 29 August, Chiloane reflected on the department’s progress and challenges, chief among them, the growing concern on oversubscribed schools….
