News
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Armed man shot dead after nine-month reign of terror on Robertson farm
Heavily armed police task force shot dead a man who terrorised farm residents for nine months during an intense standoff.
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Springbok man sentenced to 10 years for stabbing teenager
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after stabbing a 16-year-old boy during a confrontation in Springbok.
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Court orders fresh evidence in Usindiso fire trial that killed 76 people
High Court grants NPA application to reopen Usindiso fire case after inconsistencies found in post-mortem reports of 76 victims.
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Residents live in fear after another deadly weekend on the Flats
At least ten people have been gunned down on the Cape Flats in another bloody weekend of gang violence, with two killed in Delft and four shot in Wesbank.
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Government warns of investment risks after Wild Coast exploration ruling
Portfolio committee respects Constitutional Court decision blocking offshore drilling but warns prolonged legal uncertainty threatens South Africa’s economic development and investment opportunities.
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Three dead in Westbury shooting as gang violence disrupts schools
Gang-related shooting in Westbury leaves three young people dead and two critically injured, with schools forced to suspend assessments amid safety concerns.
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Eskom solar panel registration deadline looms as critics slam Nersa’s new rules
Solar panel owners face a 30 September deadline to register systems as AfriForum and OUTA criticise new Nersa rules that could enable municipal charges.
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South Africa seeks regional unity after anti-migrant violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa calls on Southern African leaders to work together on migration challenges after more than 176 000 foreigners fled recent xenophobic violence.
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Tshwane metro officer, lawyer remanded for alleged R1.75m estate fraud
Hawks have busted a Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department officer and an attorney in connection with alleged R1.75 million deceased estate fraud
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UPDATE | Peet Viljoen refused bail as court rules him a flight risk in R27-million fraud case
Peet Viljoen denied bail in R27.6-million Johannesburg property fraud case. Court finds him a flight risk with no permanent residence.










