ALEXANDRA – One person was shot and killed in Alexandra following anti-illegal immigration protests that turned violent. Police said the incident happened around 8pm when some community members were allegedly looting foreign-owned spaza shops and shots were fired. Several shops were looted during the unrest linked to nationwide demonstrations held on Tuesday. The victim has […]
PRETORIA – Alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi Matlala was expected to learn his fate on Wednesday after pleading guilty in a fraud and corruption case linked to a major state tender. He appeared at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in hopes of receiving a more lenient sentence. The charges relate to a R228-million tender awarded […]
Motorists will get relief at the pumps from midnight on Wednesday, 1 July, as fuel prices are set to drop significantly. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced that 93-octane petrol will decrease by R2.01 per litre, while 95-octane petrol will drop by R1.96 per litre. Diesel prices are also expected to fall by […]
GAUTENG – Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a planned water supply interruption on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, from 08:00 to 16:00. The shutdown is necessary to carry out maintenance and optimisation work on the Arconpark Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) to improve the local water supply network. The interruption will affect Arconpark (all extensions), Three Rivers […]
JOHANNESBURG – KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Leseja Senona has resigned with immediate effect after stepping down on Friday. His resignation follows an earlier retirement notice he submitted in February, which was reportedly declined. Senona recently testified before the Madlanga Commission, where he gave evidence on matters under investigation. No further details have been provided regarding his […]
PRETORIA – Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan told the Madlanga Commission that he received a tip-off alleging suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Feroz Khan was involved in illegal activities. O’Sullivan said the claims included facilitating drug trafficking and money laundering. During his testimony, O’Sullivan presented a five-point list of allegations accusing Khan of involvement in drug […]
KUGOMPO CITY- Growing tensions are being reported in KuGompo City as the unofficial 30 June deadline approaches, with concerns over possible protests and unrest. Foreign nationals and law enforcement agencies are preparing for potential disruptions as uncertainty continues to grip communities. The situation has been intensified by allegations involving foreign-owned spaza shops after police and […]
VANDERBIJLPARK – Residents from across the Vaal region gathered for a peaceful mass meeting at President Stadium in Vereeniging on 27 June 2026. Organiser Keswa said the event was successful, with participants first conducting a visibility campaign at local shops in Vereeniging before joining another march, known as Amabuthu, which started in Orange Farm and […]
LIMPOPO – Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, attended the 10th Ephraim Mogale Career Expo in Marble Hall, where learners were introduced to career opportunities, bursaries, skills development programmes, entrepreneurship and higher education options. The event aimed to equip young people, particularly those in rural communities, with information to help shape their future careers. […]
CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa, as Chairperson of the Southern African Customs Union Summit, delivered the opening remarks at the 9th SACU Summit of Heads of State and Government held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The summit brings together SACU member states to provide strategic and political direction for the organisation. As […]