A pall of grief and outrage hung heavy outside the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court today as a 39-year-old man made his first appearance, handcuffed and expressionless, facing the charge of murdering his pregnant ex-wife, Aleyka Shaik. The young mother, who was expecting twins at the time of her death, has become the latest devastating face of gender-based…
As the sun rises over the financial hub of Sandton on the second day of the highly anticipated South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), all eyes are turning to a pivotal discussion that could shape the nation’s workforce for decades to come. The Presidency has confirmed that Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli will step into the role…
In the Jakaranda informal settlement, where corrugated iron roofs bake under the North West sun and the nearest tar road is a twenty-minute walk away, the daily rhythm of survival is measured in small, precise transactions. A handful of coins for a loaf of bread. A few rands for water from the communal tap. And,…
Residents in the City of Tshwane are now required to obtain official permission before slaughtering livestock for personal, cultural, or religious purposes, as authorities respond to the ongoing outbreak of Foot-and-mouth disease. The measure forms part of broader efforts to contain the spread of the highly contagious animal disease, which affects hoofed animals. The outbreak…
The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of a Grade 3 learner after a wall collapsed at Lerutle Primary School in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni. According to a media statement released on 27 March 2026, Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, said he was profoundly shocked and saddened by the incident,…
The South African entertainment industry is in mourning following the death of veteran actor David Sebe, beloved for his iconic role as Vho-Gizara on the long-running SABC 2 soapie Muvhango. News of his passing emerged on Wednesday evening, sending shockwaves through the legions of fans who had welcomed the character into their homes for nearly two…
Standard Bank has strongly denied a series of allegations circulating on social media, describing claims made by Dr Anele Mngadi Hammond as “false and baseless.” In an official statement, the bank said the matter relates to a historic vehicle finance agreement concluded in 2018 involving the purchase of a Ferrari. The dispute, according to the…
In a dramatic escalation of the fight against corruption in state procurement, the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation unit have arrested a sitting Member of Parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and a senior municipal official. The two are accused of orchestrating a sophisticated scheme to defraud the Joe Gqabi District Municipality of over R1.6…
Residents in parts of Tshwane are being urged to prepare for a scheduled water supply interruption later this week, as the municipality carries out essential infrastructure upgrades. The City has confirmed that a planned shutdown will affect areas supplied by the Babelegi Reservoir and Tower on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The interruption is expected to…
In a dramatic and unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves through the highest echelons of South Africa’s law enforcement, South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been served with a summons to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on 13 May 2026. The summons, delivered to his office this morning, places…
