Border Management Authority official checks a motorist’s documents at the border. As South Africans ready themselves for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) this week, border crime remains a concern for communities at the borderline between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Some say the SONA must address the security situation at the border. Residents and…
Former President Jacob Zuma 2 minutes The legal representatives for Thales South Africa, the local subsidiary of the French arms company, have argued in the Pietermaritzburg High Court that their right to a fair trial has suffered irreparable harm in the corruption case, which also involves former President Jacob Zuma. Advocate Barry Roux has told…
Strong winds and hot weather have exacerbated the fires, in Franschhoek, into day 5. The fire in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands District Municipality has now been burning for five consecutive days. WATCH | The Cape Winelands District Municipality says a fire burning above Franschhoek remains out of control. pic.twitter.com/FD6H2E355j — SABC News (@SABCNews) January…
Setting at day 2 of the M20 Summit in Johannesburg, 2 September 2025. The highlights of the 2025 M20 programme, a two-day conference on media and information integrity running on the sidelines of the G20 programme in South Africa. Gallery by: Walter Moropa
EFF Leader Julius Malema. The East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape is expected to hear closing arguments in the firearm discharge case against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his bodyguard, Adrian Snyman. Malema is accused of discharging a firearm during the party’s fifth anniversary celebrations held at Sisa Dukashe Stadium…
Resultantly Scottland climbed to the top of the table two points ahead of second placed Mwos with one game to go having been awarded the match on a 3-0 scoreline. Scottland have inched closer to promotion into the Premier Soccer League after they were awarded maximum points in their abandoned Northern Region Division One match…
[File photo] Examination room in a clinic. 1 minute The Limpopo Health Department says continued attacks on clinics that are located in rural areas undermine their commitment to render 24-hour services across the province. This after two armed men attacked the Mashamba clinic outside Thohoyandou on Saturday night. Provincial Health Spokesperson, Neil Shikwambana says the…
EMPD vehicles. The Madlanga Commission will continue at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria on Thursday morning. Former Ekurhuleni Municipality employee relations head Xolani Nciza, who has been testifying over two days, will continue his testimony. Nciza has testified about the relationship between then-Municipal Manager Imogen Mashazi and suspended deputy Police Chief Brigadier Julius…
E-toll gantry at night The Gauteng government has paid off almost half of the R20 billion debt repayment to the National Treasury as part of their commitment to write-off the e-toll debt. The province made a payment of R5.4 billion to Treasury this week. Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile says this…
A major fire broke out at the Premier Hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport late Wednesday night, but swift action by Ekurhuleni firefighters ensured all guests and staff were safely evacuated. The emergency services say a call was received at 11:20pm, and crews from four fire stations responded quickly to the eight-storey building, where flames…
