The South African Weather Service has forecast snow over the Drakensberg and surrounding high-lying areas from Wednesday as a cut-off low system brings heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and a sharp drop in temperatures across the country.
Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku announces a R3. 2 billion budget aimed at addressing Cape Town's severe traffic congestion through public transport improvements and infrastructure development.
Severe weather warnings for April 23 indicate a Level 4 alert in parts of the Free State and Eastern Cape, with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail expected. Stay alert and take precautions as conditions may worsen.
Cape Town saw a quieter Easter weekend in 2025, with a 23% drop in emergency incidents and fewer arrests compared to the previous year.
Celebrated Spanish author Javier Moro will visit Cape Town and Stellenbosch on April 23 and 24 to mark Spanish Language Day. He’ll speak about his work and ties to South Africa, with events open to the public and supported by the Spanish Embassy and local universities.
The Western Cape has unveiled a R3. 2 billion transport budget to ease traffic, boost public transport, and support rail and taxi services. The plan aims to improve mobility, create jobs, and grow the economy.
SASSA has confirmed the grant payment dates for May 2025, with the Old Age Grant set for Ma 3, the Disability Grant on May 6, and the Child Support Grant on May 7. Beneficiaries are urged to prepare in advance, fix any issues with applications or expired cards, and avoid ATM congestion by withdrawing funds a day after disbursal.
Discover how South Africans can easily check their R370 Social Relief Grant payment dates online through SASSA's user-friendly platform, ensuring timely access to vital financial support.
Security guards opened fire on protesting students at Walter Sisulu University’s KTC residence on Thursday, injuring several, as tensions escalated following the fatal shooting of a student earlier this week.
SASSA has made it easier for R370 Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries to check their payment dates online.
N3 Toll Concession has issued a warning ahead of the Easter weekend, advising motorists to prepare for wet and cold weather along the N3 Toll Route.
The South African Weather Service has warned of rainy and stormy conditions over the Easter weekend, especially in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and parts of the interior. While rain will ease on Thursday, wet weather is expected to return from Sunday into Monday, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor plans.
Two Emalahleni Local Municipality councillors were arrested by the Hawks at Witbank Dam for allegedly accepting bribes linked to a R500 000 corruption scheme involving the extension of a lease agreement. A luxury vehicle and R20 000 in cash were seized during the operation.
Three men were sentenced for the 2020 murder of a Bellville taxi association member. One received life, while two others got 18 years. The killing was linked to taxi route tensions and followed by a police chase and shootout.
Two young educators from Ennerdale Secondary School in Johannesburg were tragically killed in a car accident on the R28 near Jackfontein on Saturday, April 12. The Gauteng Department of Education confirmed the incident after the educators were reported missing over the weekend.
A former Western Cape police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping an 18-year-old pregnant woman during a fake drug arrest in 2018.
A former police officer in the Western Cape has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the horrific rape of a pregnant teenager during a fraudulent drug raid in 2018, highlighting the urgent need for accountability within law enforcement.
American missionary Josh Sullivan has returned home to his wife Meagan and their children after being rescued from a violent kidnapping in the Eastern Cape.
A 46-year-old Pietermaritzburg rapist, Lindani Gumisa, also known as "Uncle Lee", was sentenced to four life terms for raping four young boys, aged between nine and 13.
Police arrested three suspects including Tanzanian national in separate drug busts across Johannesburg after finding them with suspected mandrax tablets.
Two Free State men were sentenced to 25 years each for stealing and damaging Centlec infrastructure worth R2. 5 million in Mangaung.
Tebogo Mahlangu, who escaped custody by threatening a police officer with a firearm in 2019, has been recaptured after nearly six years as a fugitive. The dramatic arrest occurred while he was attending an unrelated court case in Witbank. Mahlangu was originally charged in connection with a violent diamond heist on the N12 highway.
A 31-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man faces charges after allegedly orchestrating his own kidnapping and demanding R3 million ransom from his father.
A Zimbabwean fugitive who had previously served five life sentences has been sentenced to 110 years imprisonment after being convicted of rhino poaching and escaping from prison.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will conduct a strategic two-day oversight visit to the Eastern Cape on April 15 to 16, focusing on Transnet operations at Port of Ngqura and hosting crucial intergovernmental talks with Premier Oscar Mabuyane to enhance service delivery alignment between national and provincial priorities.
