South Africa

Members of the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 41-year-old man from Slovo Park, Phuthaditjhaba, on Saturday, 3 January 2026. The arrest, for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition, followed a tip-off from the community. The suspect is expected to appear before the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 5 January 2026, on charges of possession […]

A 59-year-old childminder was arrested after a two-year-old girl was found with open wounds on New Year’s Day. Police responded to a house on Govan Mbeki Street in Tokyo Sexwale, Jeffreys Bay, at approximately 04:00 on Thursday, 01 January 2026. They found the toddler with open wounds on her upper body. The child was taken

Families in the Copesville in Pietermaritzburg, whose homes were severely damaged by storms just before Christmas, say they have been left without aid or temporary accommodation as they attempt to rebuild. The damage in Copesville is part of a broader wave of destruction across the province over the past two weeks, where hundreds of homes

As South Africa gears up for the 2026 local government elections, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is showing signs of significant vulnerability, according to a recent analysis of post-general election by-elections. Since the 2024 national polls, the ANC has struggled to maintain its footing in a series of by-elections. This period has been marked

A significant influx of travelers passing through the Beitbridge border post this weekend has highlighted persistent challenges with outdated South African infrastructure, even as authorities ramp up vehicle safety checks. On Saturday alone, more than 22,000 people were processed at the busy border connecting South Africa and Zimbabwe. However, traveler experiences varied dramatically depending on

A surge in returning holiday traffic across South Africa’s ports of entry provided cover for illegal border activity this weekend, leading to several arrests by the Border Management Authority (BMA) at the bustling Beitbridge border post with Zimbabwe. While officials processed tens of thousands of legal travelers, BMA officers conducted separate operations in the nearby

A prominent consumer body has issued a stark warning to South African drivers, alerting them to widespread reports of traffic officers illegally compelling on-the-spot payment of fines at roadblocks under threat of arrest. The National Motorist Association of South Africa (NMA) stated it has been inundated with complaints from motorists who allege they were stopped

Johannesburg Water has launched an urgent water quality investigation and deployed tankers to parts of the city centre after residents reported an unusual odour emanating from tap water. The utility has advised residents in the affected zones to avoid consuming tap water until further notice. The precautionary measures began on Tuesday, focusing on Albertina Sisulu

Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has declared the province’s recent Dizemba Summer Campaign a success, citing high hotel occupancy and a packed events calendar as early indicators. The campaign, launched a month ago, aimed to position Limpopo as a premier domestic tourism destination to boost the provincial economy, create jobs, and support small businesses. The

The festive season has delivered a major economic boost to KwaZulu-Natal, with early indicators from the hospitality sector confirming a powerful recovery and exceeding pre-season predictions. Tourism bodies had forecast that Durban alone would see over one million visitors, contributing to an estimated R13 billion in provincial spend. On-the-ground reports now suggest those targets were