PIETERMARITZBURG – Paul Mashatile will launch the uMgungundlovu District Municipality Multi-Stakeholder Anti-Crime Council in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on 9 July at the invitation of the uMgungundlovu District Municipality. The initiative forms part of the District Development Model to improve municipal coordination and tackle crime, service delivery challenges, unemployment and poverty. The launch will see 300 Anti-Crime […]
JOHANNESBURG – Many undocumented foreign nationals are reportedly avoiding public healthcare facilities due to fears of being targeted, raising concerns among civil society groups about a possible humanitarian crisis. While some South Africans say clinics in Johannesburg are less crowded, others believe undocumented migrants are not the only reason for pressure on the public health […]
MUSINA – A Malawian national died shortly after leaving the Musina repatriation centre in Limpopo, prompting an investigation by the provincial Health Department. Officials say the man complained of feeling hot after boarding a bus, removed his shirt, and then collapsed. The bus returned to the repatriation centre, where the incident was reported.
RATANDA – Residents of Ratanda in Gauteng are demanding a reliable water supply after the community went without water for more than four weeks. Frustration over the prolonged shortages led to a protest in the area. The protest turned deadly, with the community claiming two people were killed during clashes with police. Community activist Bayanda […]
EASTERN CAPE – Foreign business owners in the Eastern Cape are calling on the government to protect lawful businesses while deporting undocumented migrants. The appeal follows tensions during anti-illegal immigration protests, where some spaza shops in Buffalo City Metro were looted despite most demonstrations remaining peaceful. Community leaders say many of the affected foreign shop […]
MEYERTON- A community prayer walk will be held on 4 July 2026 at 10:00am at the Meyerton License Department to pray for the safe return of Naledi Zwane, who is currently missing. Organisers are calling on residents to come together in faith, prayer and unity to support Naledi’s family and keep hope alive as efforts […]
JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport says rehabilitation work on the R553 (Golden Highway) is progressing according to schedule, with practical completion expected by mid-September 2026. The project, which stretches from the R558 intersection to beyond the M68 (Chris Hani Road/Columbine Avenue), includes road widening, new median islands, improved drainage, resurfacing and […]
The government has wished South Africa’s women’s T20 cricket team well ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at 15:00. The Proteas Women have been praised for their impressive performances, determination and resilience throughout the tournament. Government has called on all South Africans to unite behind the team by wearing Proteas […]
CAPE TOWN – Parliament’s SAPS ad hoc committee is set to meet on Wednesday to deliberate on its draft preliminary report after months of hearings involving senior police officials, intelligence figures and civil society organisations. The committee is investigating allegations of political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system, raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner […]
JOHANNESBURG – The Madlanga Commission is expected to address the case of suspended Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Feroz Khan on Wednesday morning. Khan, who was due to testify, is currently in hospital in a critical condition after being shot in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Sunday. He has been linked to the Aeroton drug bust in which […]