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In a stark pre-budget assessment, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Finance spokesperson, Mark Burke, has argued that excessive government bureaucracy is actively stalling South Africa’s progress and that the state must “get out of the way” of the private sector to reignite economic growth. The comments were made during a discussion ahead of the Medium-Term Budget […]

A man was killed and an e-hailing driver was injured in a shooting incident in Everest Heights – KZN today (Tuesday). Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to a residence on Himalaya Drive at approximately 19:22. On arrival, Reaction Officers discovered a man seated on a low wall leaning against a

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape has launched an intensive investigation following the grim discovery of three bodies inside a vehicle in Montclair on Wednesday morning. Police were called to the corners of Hillcrest Road and Park Way at approximately 06:00, where they found a silver VW Polo containing the bodies

A 21-year-old suspect was fatally wounded during an exchange of gunfire with members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) at Nothintsila Location, Ngqeleni, on Monday, 10 November 2025. The incident occurred as part of a police operation initiated following intelligence on suspects allegedly involved in a recent armed robbery. The targeted individuals were accused

As the government prepares to deliver the crucial Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), a civil society leader has accused it of prioritizing international investor confidence over the trust of its own citizens, declaring that South Africans are demanding tangible value for their tax money. In a pointed critique, Budget Justice Coalition chairperson Matshidiso Lencoasa contrasted

A targeted police operation in the Delft precinct has led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man in connection with the murder of three people in Leiden over the weekend. The arrest comes as part of a broader response to a recent surge of violent crime in the area. According to police reports, the breakthrough

In a significant shift in fiscal policy, Parliament has resolved to end the practice of bailing out struggling state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to a senior official. The announcement came ahead of the crucial Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). Joe Maswanganyi, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance, stated that the decision is part of

A coordinated police operation in the Manenberg precinct on Monday night led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man on multiple charges, including the possession of a prohibited firearm and dealing in drugs. The operation was initiated by members attached to the Anti-Gang Unit, who were deployed to the area at approximately 10:50 PM on

A 29-year-old man is in custody and expected to face charges in the Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested for the alleged rape of his 12-year-old stepdaughter. The incident came to light on the morning of Sunday, 09 November 2025. According to reports, the complainant’s mother was at home with her older son when he

Two men, Malusi Dave and Siyabonga Gezane Ndimande, have been extradited to South Africa to face a series of serious charges, including the murders of renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. The suspects, aged 29 and 30, were handed over by authorities in Eswatini and arrived at King Shaka International