The bail application of Victor Majola, the man accused of murdering popular Johannesburg DJ and security entrepreneur Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, has been postponed to Thursday as both the state and the defence attempt to resolve outstanding issues related to CCTV evidence. Majola is facing charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit a crime…
Eskom has expressed confidence in its ability to meet rising electricity demand as economic activity begins to accelerate in the weeks ahead, with industries gradually returning to full operation. The power utility says it enters 2026 in a stronger operational position, supported by additional generation capacity and improved plant performance. According to Eskom’s Group Executive…
A 24-year-old man from Umlazi, south of Durban, has been arrested following allegations that he violently assaulted his 31-year-old girlfriend, an incident that gained widespread attention on social media. The arrest comes after the woman publicly accused police of failing to act promptly after she opened a case against her partner. Her social media posts…
With the Matric Class of 2025 anxiously awaiting their results, Members of Parliament are sending words of encouragement to learners across the country. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is set to announce the results on Monday evening. The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education praised learners, teachers, and parents for their dedication. “This milestone reflects years…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has voiced serious concern over what he describes as the excessive use of force by Iranian authorities against anti-government protesters, following reports that hundreds of people have been killed. An Iranian human rights organisation claims it has verified close to 500 deaths, with many others reportedly injured or arrested during…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has urged learners from the matric Class of 2025 to take pride in their hard work, discipline and perseverance as the country prepares for the release of the National Senior Certificate results. Gwarube is expected to announce the national and provincial pass rates, as well as the top achievers, on…
In a move signaling a push for continuity at a critical time for provincial safety and investment, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has publicly endorsed Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for a second term at the helm of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the province. The Premier’s unequivocal support follows confirmed high-level…
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has issued a strong warning to matriculants and their families to remain vigilant against unregistered and bogus institutions that often surface during the matric results period. With the Department of Basic Education set to officially release the 2025 National Senior Certificate results next Tuesday, SAQA says scammers are actively…
The African National Congress (ANC), Africa’s oldest liberation movement, today marks its 114th anniversary against the backdrop of a significantly altered political landscape in South Africa. ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Rustenburg, North West, where the party’s official January 8 anniversary celebrations are set to take place this weekend. The programme forms part of…
Five alleged suspects were shot dead during a shootout with police in the Bester area of Inanda, north of Durban, on Wednesday, KwaZulu-Natal police have confirmed. According to police, the incident unfolded during a law enforcement operation in the area, when officers came under fire from a group of suspects. Police responded, leading to an…
