[File Image]: Burning candles on black background. 1 minute The first negotiator for a democratic South Africa, on behalf of the erstwhile South African government, former spy boss and first director-general of the Western Cape from 1994, Dr Niël Barnard has passed away. According to a statement released by the family, Barnard died peacefully in…
1857 suspects were arrested for illegal mining related offences and various other crimes during the Vala Umgodi sting operations. 1 minute Two illegal miners who were arrested in the Northern Cape for being in possession of unpolished diamonds are expected to appear in court soon. They were arrested on Tuesday at Port Nolloth during Operation…
Suspended police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi appears before the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Gauteng has hailed the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court’s decision to dismiss suspended police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi’s bail application. The matter has been postponed to 21 May 2026. Nkosi was arrested following a raid at his Pretoria North…
File image: Lightning in Gauteng. The South African Weather Service has forecast severe thunderstorms across all provinces except Limpopo on Monday and Tuesday. Forecaster Edward Engelbrecht says scattered thunderstorms are expected throughout most parts of the country. “So for most parts of the country, we are expecting isolated scattered thunderstorms, so that’s going to include…
Aerial view of Reddam House in Umhlanga The matric class of 2025 at Reddam House in Umhlanga, North of Durban are breathing a sigh of relief following the release of their results. The Independent Examinations Board’s (IEB) class of 2025 released their results Monday, achieving an overall pass rate of 98.31% in the National Senior…
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…
Court proceedings in the Meyiwa trial 2 minutes Defence counsel Zandile Mshololo in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial says there is no evidence that suggest accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli drove the car allegedly used as the getaway vehicle when Meyiwa was killed. Ntuli and four other accused are on trial at the High Court…
File image: HIV-prevention injectable drug, Lenacapavir South Africa will soon begin the early rollout of the HIV-prevention injectable Lenacapavir following the arrival of the first batch of close to 38 000 doses. Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says the “game changer” drug provides up to 100% efficacy through a bi-annual injection. He added that once…
The drug laboratory was discovered by members of crime intelligence and Gauteng Organised Crime Unit at a plot on the outskirts of Westonaria. 1 minute Gauteng police have discovered a drug laboratory worth more than R10 million and arrested two suspects, aged 51 and 49, during a raid in Westonaria. The operation was carried out…
A tap with running water. 1 minute Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina says the Disaster Management Act sets out clearly the responsibilities of the organs of state in the national, provincial, and local spheres on when to implement a disaster management plan. She was answering a written parliamentary question from Rise Mzansi leader Songezo…
