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South Africa
South AfricaProtests Erupt in SA
Anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban have turned violent, with vehicles torched. The US has issued a warning over social unrest in South Africa.
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Climate South Africa
South AfricaWeather Forecast
Partly cloudy and warm with showers expected on Friday, while Thursday sees fog warning for parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaPolice Uncover Drug Lab
Five arrested in Krugersdorp, alleged mandrax production for local market suspected. A researcher suggests the lab produced drugs for local consumption.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaPastor Sought in Rape, Murder
A manhunt is underway for a Gauteng pastor after a woman was raped and her four-month-old baby was killed. The baby's body was found in a shallow grave.
Jobs South Africa
South AfricaCosatu Protests Over Jobs, Wages
Nationwide strikes to mark International Day for Decent Work, amid concerns over retrenchments and non-compliance with minimum wage. Workers are facing unfair dismissals, low wages, and rising costs of living.
Politics South Africa
South AfricaHome Affairs Rebukes Disinformation
Department denies claims that Minister Leon Schreiber suspended 'good cause' interviews for asylum seekers, citing a Constitutional Court judgment as the reason for the change. The judgment invalidated parts of the Refugees Act, affecting asylum application processing
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaJoburg Corruption Exposed
A 'crime-council ecosystem' in Johannesburg enables corrupt officials, contractors, and criminal networks to profit from service delivery failures, triggering emergency procurement and financial instability. The Centre for Development and Enterprise suggests making all procurement processes transparent to curb corruption.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaKhan Associate Killed
A relative of fired deputy Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan was shot dead on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport. The motive for the shooting is unknown and no arrests have been made.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaMogaila convicted of culpable homicide
Former Sekhukhune United footballer Mokete Shaune Mogaila, 29, has been convicted of culpable homicide and failure to render assistance after a car crash that claimed the life of 10-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela in Tembisa in 2024. Mogaila pleaded guilty to the charges.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaCourt allows SIU to sell Maumela's R9.5m Ferrari
The Gauteng High Court dismissed an urgent application by Hangwani Maumela to block the sale of a supercar linked to alleged Tembisa Hospital tender fraud.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaSibiya's Disciplinary Proceedings Continue
The South African Police Service says the expedited disciplinary proceedings against suspended deputy national police commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya have not been halted, despite his legal team filing an urgent Labour Court application to stop the process. Sibiya faces charges of rape, sexual grooming of a minor, human trafficking and reckless handling of a firearm.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaIDAC Withdraws R191m SAPS Case
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption has provisionally withdrawn the corruption case against former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and his co-accused over a R191 million South African Police Service emergency warning equipment contract. The decision follows careful consideration by Acting Investigating Director Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara, who intends to peruse ce
Politics South Africa
South AfricaMbalula, Dlamini Zuma to Testify
High court orders ANC leaders to give oral evidence in defamation case over vote-buying allegations. The case stems from comments made by Dlamini Zuma accusing Mbalula of paying delegates at the ANC’s 2022 elective conference
Sport South Africa
South AfricaPirates Freeze R20m
Orlando Pirates have moved to freeze R20 million in an alleged fraud scandal involving a former finance manager. The club says this is a precautionary step to protect its funds.
Crime & Justice South Africa
South AfricaSibiya's Disciplinary Hearing On Hold
Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection Shadrack Sibiya faces corruption allegations, his disciplinary hearing put on ice due to a court bid. Sibiya is also awaiting a bail decision in a sexual offences case.
Climate South Africa
South AfricaRain Hits 7 Provinces
Most parts of South Africa can expect cloudy conditions with isolated showers and thundershowers on Monday, with seven provinces affected by the wet weather. The South African Weather Service has forecast cloudy and cool conditions for several provinces, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo.