STRAIT OF HORMUZ – Oil prices jumped more than 4% on Monday as concerns grew over possible disruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following renewed military strikes between the US and Iran. Brent crude rose above $79 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate climbed above $74. The US said it carried […]
PRETORIA – Advocate Andrea Johnson, head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), is expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria as hearings resume today. Johnson will respond to allegations that she interfered in an investigation involving suspended Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz Khan. The claims relate to a complaint over […]
PRETORIA – The Hawks say Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane is not under investigation. The directorate says the complaint it received has been referred to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and does not amount to the opening of a criminal case. The complaint was lodged by Public Interest SA over payments made to Medicare24 […]
HATFIELD – The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says most undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa do not qualify for refugee or asylum status. More than 53,000 undocumented migrants have been processed for deportation and repatriation in recent weeks. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says many undocumented migrants come from countries where they do not […]
CONGO – A United States citizen working for a humanitarian organisation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with health partners to prevent further spread and trace close contacts. The DRC continues […]
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, sending shockwaves through South African football. Adams recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he featured prominently during the team’s campaign and was regarded as one of the country’s brightest young talents. The South African Football […]
RATANDA – A joint funeral for 23-year-old Katleho Moloi-Mokoena and Sipho Motaung is underway in Ratanda, Heidelberg. Moloi-Mokoena was fatally struck by at least three rubber bullets during recent water protests, while Motaung was killed as he celebrated a friend’s birthday. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the deaths. The protests were sparked […]
LIMPOPO – Undocumented foreign nationals continue arriving at the Musina Repatriation Centre near the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo to be processed for deportation, mainly to Zimbabwe and Malawi. The Department of Home Affairs says the number of people being processed has eased slightly since last week, although more migrants arrived overnight. Many were transported […]
POLOKWANE – Prominent Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke is expected to appear in the Polokwane Regional Court on Friday for a pre-trial hearing after his case was postponed to allow his legal team to appoint an advocate. The lekompo artist faces 20 charges, including three counts of attempted murder. He has remained in custody […]
PRETORIA – Gauteng Department of Health says Weskoppies Hospital has enough winter clothing and bedding for patients despite claims of shortages. New pyjamas, blankets, gowns and footwear have been provided. The department also denied claims that the hospital has only one washing machine, saying it has five machines and six dryers. It added that […]