South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga has arrested a 26-year-old Lesotho national for tampering with essential infrastructure. The arrest occurred on Friday, 23 January 2026, following a report of cable theft on a railway line at a farm in Standerton. According to police, security guards interrupted the suspect and three accomplices while they […]

South African Police Service (SAPS) members from Phokeng arrested a 39-year-old man on Thursday, 22 January 2026, for possession of suspected stolen goats. The arrest occurred at approximately 00:30 during a routine crime prevention patrol on the R556 road. Officers stopped a suspicious Ford Ranger bakkie at the Sun City – Luka four-way stop. A

Police in Tseseng have launched a massive manhunt for at least four suspects following the brutal murder of a 58-year-old woman in Thabanatshoana Village on Saturday night. The incident occurred on 24 January 2026, at approximately 20:55, when Tseseng police received a report of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, first responders discovered the

A 36-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for alleged drunken driving and multiple other charges following a violent confrontation with traffic officials. At approximately 06:30, officials on patrol in Leask Street observed a black sedan driving against oncoming traffic. A female officer stopped the vehicle and found the driver appearing to be

The African National Congress (ANC) launched its three-day lekgotla on Thursday with a sharp rebuke from its Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, aimed at members already campaigning for top positions ahead of the party’s 2027 national elective conference. Addressing attendees in Boksburg, Mbalula stated the party’s immediate and sole priority must be the upcoming 2026 local government

In a world where connectivity is increasingly synonymous with opportunity, an estimated 13.6 million South Africans—approximately 21% of the population—remain cut off from the digital economy, according to a recent analysis. The primary barriers are persistent: internet access is either unaffordable or too unreliable for meaningful use. The stark figures were discussed in a wide-ranging

Over 600 residents of the Sporong community in Randfontein remain displaced, sheltering in an overcrowded community hall for over a week after allegedly being terrorized by illegal miners. The government has committed to addressing their situation by next week, as the crisis spotlights the growing national threat of violent, syndicate-driven illegal mining. The displaced residents

The nationwide maintenance backlog on water and sanitation systems will cost about R400-billion to rectify, said Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, in response to a question in Parliament in December. But only R26-billion total expenditure on Water and Sanitation services was budgeted for the 2025/26 financial year, including grants to municipalities. Municipalities are supposed

Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely. This comes as claims that the Vaal Dam had been poisoned were circulated on social media. A WhatsApp audio clip claimed that the “dam has been poisoned” and that tap water should not be consumed unless it is first

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE) has urged the public to refrain from applying transformer oil or any other electrical equipment oil to the body or for any other non-industrial purpose. Such oils may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) – toxic chemicals that pose serious risks to human health and the environment. PCBs are