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13 Killed In Two Eastern Cape N2 Crashes In Less Than 48 Hours
Six people, believed to be university students travelling home, died in a head-on collision near Mount Ayliff on Saturday, while six others were injured.
‘The Country Was Gone’: Sifolo Says NICOC Intervention Prevented Further Criminal Infiltration
Acting NICOC head Dr Ntandazo Sifolo has told the Madlanga Commission that South Africa faced a serious national security threat before the intelligence coordinating body intervened in the Crime Intelligence operation in February 2025.
‘Phakel’Umthakathi’ Ndabandaba Taken To Court By Foreign Shop Owners Over Nongoma Protests
Twenty-two foreign-owned businesses in Nongoma are seeking a court order to stop anti-illegal immigration activists from entering their premises, disrupting trading and intimidating employees.
24 Workers Hospitalised After Ammonia Leak At Festive Chicken In Ekurhuleni
A faulty pressure-release valve reportedly caused employees to inhale ammonia fumes during routine maintenance at the facility.
Pregnant Woman And Unborn Baby Die After Alleged Hospital Window Fall
Nehawu has called for accountability after a pregnant patient allegedly fell from a first-floor window at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital in Vosloorus.
Cat Matlala Claims IDAC Fabricated Allegations Against Fannie Masemola
The tender accused told the Madlanga Commission that investigators included claims about a R500,000 payment to the national police commissioner in his failed plea statement.
NPA Confirms IDAC Investigator Dylan Perumal Is Hospitalised After Suicide Allegations
The authority confirmed that the IDAC investigator is in hospital after falling ill, dismissing social media claims that he attempted to take his own life.
Home Affairs Launches Online Asylum Registration System In South Africa
The first phase of the digital platform allows prospective asylum seekers to register their intention to apply online, with further features expected in the coming months.
Cat Matlala Claims Shadrack Sibiya Threatened His Family Over Commission Testimony
Matlala told the Madlanga Commission that Sibiya allegedly warned his wife against allowing him to disclose information about the senior police official.
Cat Matlala Claims IDAC Wanted Him To Implicate Top Police Officials
The alleged criminal mastermind has disputed claims in an affidavit linked to his failed plea agreement, alleging investigators wanted him to implicate senior police figures.
Cat Matlala Expected To Testify As Madlanga Commission Resumes Public Hearings
The commission is also preparing to hear testimony from suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officials in the coming weeks.
Facebook Suspends Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma’s Account Over Adult Sexual Solicitation Violation
The March and March Movement leader has 180 days to challenge Facebook's decision after the platform flagged her account for allegedly breaching its Community Standards.
Morgan Maumela’s R9.5 Million Ferrari Set For Auction As SIU Targets Tembisa Hospital Looting Assets
The luxury Ferrari SF90 Stradale, linked to businessman Morgan Maumela, will go under the hammer as investigators continue pursuing assets connected to the alleged R2 billion Tembisa Hospital looting scandal.
One-Year-Old Boy Dies After Drowning In Open Municipal Drain In Samora Machel
Community activists are demanding accountability from the City of Cape Town after the toddler was found unresponsive in a water-filled trench at a site where sewer repairs were reportedly underway.
Angelo Agrizzi Ordered To Pay State More Than R1.6 Billion In Corruption Confiscation Order
The former Bosasa COO faces a massive financial penalty following his conviction on corruption and money laundering charges linked to the company’s unlawful government contracts.
SARS Raids At Tshwane House And Gareth Mnisi’s Residence
The operation comes amid scrutiny over allegations linked to a R2.9 billion security tender and questions surrounding the City of Tshwane’s handling of disciplinary proceedings against its chief financial officer.
Hanover Park Teen Returns Home With Broken Arm After Alleged Police Assault
Charlene Grant alleges her 17-year-old son was assaulted by officers while detained at Philippi police station, with IPID confirming the matter has been reported.
Six Women Killed in R61 Crash Near Aberdeen After Quantum Collides With Truck
The fatal collision happened about 30km outside Aberdeen in the Eastern Cape, leaving several people critically injured and prompting a culpable homicide investigation.
Over 400 Fall Ill In Bronkhorstspruit Water Crisis As Ramaphosa Apologises
Police Van Involved In Baden Powell Drive Crash That Leaves 29 Injured
A bus, a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement bakkie and other vehicles were involved in the morning collision between Strandfontein and Muizenberg.
N12 Closed In Both Directions Near Lenasia As Service Delivery Protest Disrupts Traffic
Motorists have been urged to use alternative routes as JMPD manages severe congestion around Lenasia, Eldorado Park and surrounding areas.
Home Affairs Withdraws Asylum Directive After Soweto And Durban Unrest
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has welcomed the decision, saying it creates an opportunity to address concerns without undermining the Constitutional Court ruling.
Pinetown N3 Crash Leaves Motorist Dead As Truck Driver Rescued From Wreckage
A man in his 40s died after his vehicle was struck by a car carrier on the N3, while the truck driver had to be cut from the wreckage.
Three Dead And Two Missing After Sea Incident Off Mossel Bay
Five people reportedly went overboard from a vessel about 90km off the Mossel Bay coast, with search and rescue operations continuing.
Oudtshoorn Farmer Saag Jonker Found Dead In Olifants River After Three-Day Search
The 85-year-old ostrich farmer disappeared on Sunday after floodwaters swept his Toyota Land Cruiser off a low-water bridge near Oudtshoorn.
Norwood Man Apologises After Racist And Islamophobic Confrontation Outside Synagogue
Rodney Plett has apologised to Abdur Rahamaan, the Muslim community and Norwood after a confrontation outside a Johannesburg synagogue on Yom Kippur was filmed and widely shared.
N17 Horror: Driver Dies After Hatchback Crashes Into Truck And Rolls Several Times
“One male passenger, allegedly the driver, was found trapped inside the wreckage, having sustained intense injuries and was declared dead on scene,” Ntladi said.
Waterfall Crash: Five Killed As Taxi Collides With Mercedes-Benz And Catches Fire
Five people have died after a minibus taxi collided with a Mercedes-Benz sedan and overturned before catching fire at a busy Midrand intersection.
Fannie Masemola Charges Withdrawn Over R360 Million SAPS Tender
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is no longer facing the PFMA charges linked to the controversial SAPS health-services tender awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company.
Julius Mkhwanazi Fired: EMPD Top Cop Loses Job After Disciplinary Hearing
The City of Ekurhuleni has terminated EMPD top cop Julius Mkhwanazi’s contract after concluding a long-running internal disciplinary process involving four charges.
Missing Phoenix Siblings: 15-Year-Old Girl And 3-Year-Old Brother Sought
Tatum Aliyah Subramoney and her three-year-old brother, Tyler Uriel Subramoney, have been missing since Saturday afternoon after they were last seen near a bus stop in Phoenix.
Zimbabwean businessman Mudzingayima ‘I’ll Murder You Now And Walk’ Video Puts R107 Million SANRAL Contract Under Scrutiny
Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzingayima has come under scrutiny after a viral Sandton restaurant confrontation, with a linked company now facing questions over a SANRAL contract.
Three Believed To Be Family Killed In Eastern Cape N10 Crash
A man, woman and child died after their BMW collided head-on with a truck near Tarkastad in the early hours of Thursday morning.
NCC Plans National Registry To Help South Africans Block Unwanted Marketing Calls
South African consumers could soon have a new way to opt out of unwanted direct marketing calls and messages as the National Consumer Commission prepares to launch a national registry.
Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo Fundraiser Surpasses R84,000 Target After Her Death
A BackaBuddy campaign launched to support murdered runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo’s eight-year-old daughter has exceeded its R50,000 target.
Bishop Lavis Woman Dies Outside Clinic After Allegedly Being Turned Away
A Bishop Lavis woman died outside a community clinic after allegedly being turned away by security guards while struggling to breathe, sparking renewed concerns over access to urgent care.
Fannie Masemola PFMA Charges Withdrawn By NPA Over Lack Of Evidence
The NPA has ordered the withdrawal of four PFMA charges against National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, citing no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution.