The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has issued a firm warning to students against using pre-admission titles such as “Aspiring CA(SA)” or “Eligible to Register as a CA” in their social media handles, biographies, and CVs. The directive, communicated via a letter from SAICA’s Ethics Committee to university department heads on 15 September…
A 54-year-old South African man was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday after customs and police officers discovered suspected cocaine concealed in his luggage, just moments before he was scheduled to board a flight to Hong Kong. The arrest underscores the persistent efforts of law enforcement to intercept drug trafficking operations through the…
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has appointed Advocate Ntuthuzelo Vanara as the acting head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), in consultation with National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi. Vanara, a legal figure who previously gained prominence during South Africa’s State Capture era, steps into the role following the resignation…
South Africa’s e-commerce giant Takealot is facing mounting pressure from frustrated shoppers who are calling for a major overhaul of its delivery scheduling, with many customers decrying the platform’s nine-hour delivery windows as impractical and outdated in an era of instant gratification. The complaints, which have flooded social media platforms in recent weeks, reflect a…
Hundreds of residents in Soshanguve Extensions 6 and 7 are set to receive an important document that could finally give them formal proof of ownership of their properties. The City of Tshwane’s MMC for Housing and Human Settlements, Ald Aaron Maluleka, is expected to hand over 363 title deeds to rightful beneficiaries during a ceremony…
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is set to deliver the keynote address at the University of Johannesburg’s Combating Corruption Summit on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, where she is expected to outline government’s renewed commitment to strengthening the country’s anti-corruption framework and ensuring accountability across all spheres of public and private life. The summit,…
In a landmark achievement for South Africa’s public healthcare sector, Steve Biko Academic Hospital has been officially designated as the country’s first public Essential Stroke Centre by the World Stroke Organisation (WSO). The prestigious accreditation signifies that the hospital meets rigorous international standards for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of stroke, a leading cause of…
In a significant breakthrough against cross-border vehicle crime, Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officers have arrested two Ugandan nationals following the interception of a suspicious vehicle in Centurion, leading to the recovery of stolen motorcycles and engines valued at approximately R880,000. The arrests, which took place during a routine patrol operation, have exposed what authorities…
The long-awaited murder trial of former private security company bosses Ferrel and Darren Govender has been adjourned to 17 May 2027, the KwaZulu-Natal High Court confirmed on Friday, extending the legal limbo surrounding one of the province’s most high-profile murder cases. The brothers, who once ran a prominent security firm, stand accused of the brutal…
Steve Biko Academic Hospital to Undertake Planned Electrical Repairs Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria will undergo planned electrical infrastructure repairs on Saturday, 22 August 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the facility’s electricity supply system. The Gauteng Department of Health says the work will result in a temporary electricity interruption on Levels 8…
