# The South African Weather Service says widespread morning fog in several parts of the country is expected today, followed by cloudy to partly cloudy and warm conditions. Isolated showers are expected in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Eastern Cape. Gauteng is forecast to be cool in the morning, becoming warmer later in the […]
# The second interim report of the Madlanga Commission is now before president Cyril Ramaphosa, with expectations growing that several arrests could soon follow. The commission investigating allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration within law enforcement and state institutions resumes hearings on Monday with suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona scheduled to testify. Investigators continue […]
# The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved an amended negotiated pricing agreement framework with Eskom for two ferrochrome producers. This includes interim concessionary tariffs. The power utility applied for a 62-cents-per-kilowatt-hour tariff for the smelters. Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says the agreement supports industrial capacity, jobs and economic activity while protecting standard […]
# Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona is challenging his suspension, calling it unlawful and unfair. Through his legal team, Senona argues that being mentioned at the Madlanga Commission is not enough to justify suspension. He also claims the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation failed to hold a disciplinary hearing within the required 60-day period. […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has received the National Press Club’s 2025 Newsmaker of the Year award at a gala event in Pretoria held in partnership with UNISA. The award recognises Mkhwanazi’s major impact on the national news agenda through his outspoken stance on crime and corruption. He gained national attention in July 2025 […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has announced extensive traffic measures for the Nasrec precinct this weekend as several major events take place simultaneously. These include Dr Tumi’s Gathering of Worshippers at FNB Stadium, the Portuguese Festival and HYROX at the Expo Centre. Road closures and traffic control points will be active on Nasrec Road, […]
# The Parliament of South Africa will host the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town in September 2026. Organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the event will bring together Members of Parliament, officials of Parliament and delegates from across the Commonwealth. Parliament says the conference presents an important opportunity for South Africa to showcase […]
# A second Woolworths store has been hit by an explosion – this time in Bloemfontein in the early hours of this morning, following a similar incident at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria earlier this week. Reports say an explosive device detonated inside the store, prompting emergency services and police to respond. No injuries […]
# National Council of Provinces chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane says Budget Vote 2 is regarded as the people’s budget because it funds Parliament’s core constitutional responsibilities. Addressing Parliament, Mtshweni-Tsipane said the allocation supports law-making, executive oversight, public participation, intergovernmental relations and international cooperation. She added that the budget also strengthens administrative systems enabling Members of Parliament […]
