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South African Law Enforcement Reports Multiple Significant Cannabis Seizures in First Months of 2026
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero Calls for Calm After National Treasury Halts R10.3 Billion Wage Agreement
DA Parliamentary Caucus Elects George Michalakis as New Parliamentary Leader
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe Tasked with Coordinating SADC Fuel and Fertiliser Supply Mission
Fadiel Adams Remanded in Custody at Secret Location Pending Bail Hearing
March and March Protests Labelled National Security and Reputational Risk by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Sports
Bread delivery driver shot in the face during robbery in Wallacedene
Kraaifontein, Cape Town – An attempted murder case has been opened after a bread delivery…
Two SAPS Officers Among Eight Suspects Arrested Following Bedfordview Business Robbery in Gauteng
Two SAPS members from Florida police station are among eight suspects arrested after a business…
Two Oceans Marathon cheating scandal: runners face action after competing in women’s category
Two runners face disciplinary action after competing in the women’s category at the Two Oceans…
Mamelodi Sundowns reach CAF Champions League final after victory over Espérance
Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the CAF Champions League final after defeating Espérance de Tunis 2–0…
Springboks 2026 fixtures and season outlook as Test calendar takes shape
The Springboks’ 2026 fixtures include incoming tours, the Rugby Championship and international Tests, as South…
Bafana Bafana prepare for upcoming fixtures as squad selection process continues
Bafana Bafana are preparing for upcoming international fixtures as the squad selection process continues, with…
Traffic
Serious Road Accident Involving Malawian Bus on N1 Highway Near Witvlag Turn-Off in Limpopo
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has reported a serious road accident on…
Tragic Death in Knysna Storm: 37-Year-Old Woman Killed by Falling Tree
On Wednesday, 6 May 2026, a 37-year-old woman died in Knysna when a large tree…
Truck driver killed in head-on crash on the N2 about 50km from Mkhondo (Piet Retief) to Pongola.
A head-on collision occurred on the N2 highway in the Mkhondo (formerly Piet Retief) area…
Two SAPS Tactical Response Team Sergeants Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on N4 in Mpumalanga
Two sergeants attached to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Tactical Response Team (TRT) died…
VW Polo Driver Killed in Head-On Collision with Truck After Losing Control on Curve
A driver of a Volkswagen Polo was killed in a head-on collision with a truck…
Fatal Crash on Steve Biko Road in Pretoria Claims One Life, Leaves Others Injured
A high-speed collision occurred on Steve Biko Road in Pretoria late on Sunday night, 3…
Crime
South African Law Enforcement Reports Multiple Significant Cannabis Seizures in First Months of 2026
South African Police Service and joint task forces have carried out multiple operations resulting in…
Motorist Shot Dead in KuGompo City After Vehicle Collision with Minibus Taxi
A motorist was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the head in his…
Tragic Triple Shooting Claims Lives of Three Kariega Police Constables in Alleged Domestic Dispute
Three Kariega police constables were killed in an early-morning shooting at a Rudman Street residence,…
Western Cape Teacher Dismissed for Inappropriate Sexual Conversations with Special Needs School Pupils
A departmental head at a Saldanha Bay special needs school has been fired and barred…
Wanted Suspect Linked to Armed Robberies on KZN South Coast Shot Dead in Umlazi
Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal – A wanted suspect allegedly involved in armed robberies targeting schools and teachers…
Car Hijackings Continue to Threaten Innocent Citizens Across South Africa
Car hijackings remain a persistent and violent crime in South Africa, directly endangering motorists and…
Politics
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero Calls for Calm After National Treasury Halts R10.3 Billion Wage Agreement
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has called for calm after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana halted implementation…
DA Parliamentary Caucus Elects George Michalakis as New Parliamentary Leader
The Democratic Alliance has elected former Chief Whip George Michalakis as its new Parliamentary Leader,…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe Tasked with Coordinating SADC Fuel and Fertiliser Supply Mission
Cabinet has tasked Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe with coordinating…
Fadiel Adams Remanded in Custody at Secret Location Pending Bail Hearing
NCC MP Fadiel Adams is being held at a secret secure location pending his bail…
March and March Protests Labelled National Security and Reputational Risk by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has warned that March and March anti-immigration protests pose…
Khampepe Commission Probing Stalled Apartheid-Era Prosecutions Continues Hearings in Johannesburg
The Khampepe Commission continued hearings in Newtown on May 7, 2026, investigating alleged efforts to…
Finance
South Africa secures billions in investment pledges but delivery gap raises concerns
South Africa has secured nearly R900 billion in investment pledges, but only 42% has been…
South African Reserve Bank signals potential overhaul of lending system
The South African Reserve Bank is considering replacing the prime lending rate with a repo-linked…
Canal+ to list on Johannesburg Stock Exchange following MultiChoice takeover
Canal+ plans to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange following its MultiChoice takeover, marking a…
$300 million trade finance facility launched to support African businesses
A $300 million trade finance facility launched by Standard Chartered and IFC aims to boost…
South Africa extends fuel tax cuts to ease pressure on motorists amid rising oil prices
South Africa has extended fuel tax cuts to ease pressure on motorists, with government absorbing…
Malaria surge raises concerns over healthcare pressure and economic impact in Gauteng
A rise in malaria cases in Gauteng has raised concerns over healthcare pressure and potential…