Meadowlands shaken after woman’s body found near primary school
Residents of Zone 3 in Meadowlands were left traumatised after the body of 39-year-old Lebohang Sikwane was discovered near Masekhene Higher Primary School early Monday morning.
Residents of Zone 3 in Meadowlands were left traumatised after the body of 39-year-old Lebohang Sikwane was discovered near Masekhene Higher Primary School early Monday morning.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the case against alleged crime boss Vusi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused, including his wife Tsakani, is ready for trial and has been transferred to the High Court for January 2026.
The murder case against businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe and three co-accused has been postponed to 3 December 2025 as prosecutors await feedback on centralising multiple linked dockets, including the murder of musician DJ Sumbody.
The DBE has gazetted major changes to how school calendars are set, including scrapping the long-standing separation between inland and coastal schools for the 2026 school calendar and beyond.
The Ndimande brothers, accused of orchestrating the 2023 murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, have been extradited from Eswatini and are expected to appear in a South African court today.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, goes on trial today at the Durban High Court for allegedly inciting the July 2021 unrest through social media posts.
NPA head Shamila Batohi is set to testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee on Tuesday as part of its probe into corruption and political interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today with the cross-examination of accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, following his dismissal of his late lawyer’s claims that Longwe Twala shot the soccer star during a scuffle.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today with more revelations expected after testimony exposed how Ekurhuleni outsourced law enforcement duties to businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala’s private security company.
A White House source has confirmed that neither President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will attend the G20 Leaders Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, affirming Washington’s full boycott of the event.
Civil rights group Solidarity has threatened to take legal action against the Johannesburg city council after its 70-metre billboard criticising South Africa’s racial policies was removed, prompting a fiery response from Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
Alleged crime boss Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala is set to make history as the first accused person to testify before Parliament when he appears before the Ad Hoc committee probing corruption in South Africa’s justice system later this month.
The Madlanga Commission has viewed CCTV footage allegedly showing EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi at the scene of an illegal copper theft operation in Meyerton, which investigators say took place outside the department’s jurisdiction.
Women across South Africa are mobilising for a national shutdown ahead of the G20 Summit, demanding that the government declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster.
Preliminary Basic Fuel Price (BFP) data suggests petrol prices in December 2025 may stabilise following November’s reduction, though diesel could face upward pressure due to global supply concerns.
The Ad Hoc committee investigating criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference in South Africa’s justice system meets today to review its interim report and discuss its next steps.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today, continuing its probe into allegations of corruption and misconduct within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department following shocking testimony about illegal blue-light operations.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today as the High Court in Pretoria prepares to rule on whether the State may question accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, about a confession allegedly made by co-accused Bongani Ntanzi.
Algerian national Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, who was mistakenly released from Wandsworth prison last week, has been recaptured, reigniting criticism of UK authorities over repeated prison release errors.
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has addressed the public after handing over his electronic devices to police investigating allegations of corruption and interference in politically linked murder probes.
Elon Musk has made history once again after Tesla shareholders approved a record-breaking $1 trillion compensation package for the CEO, marking the largest payout ever granted to a corporate leader.
Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba is expected to appear before the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today in connection with corruption linked to Transnet’s state capture-era contracts.
Police in Cape Town have arrested four suspects in connection with the Philippi East triple murder.
Rockstar Games has announced that the GTA 6 release date has been delayed by six months.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is set to resume today, with the state continuing its cross-examination of accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, over cellphone records and financial transactions linked to the night of the soccer star’s death.
The Madlanga Commission is set to resume today, following revelations about alleged links between EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi and businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s blue-light scheme.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Mitchell’s Plain after allegedly shooting two women dead and injuring a 12-year-old boy in what police believe was a domestic dispute.
Eskom has announced that its prepaid electricity vending system will go offline for maintenance on Thursday evening, leaving customers unable to buy electricity for at least eight hours.
Andrea Johnson, the head of South Africa’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), appeared before Parliament on Thursday, revealing how her office is navigating deep-rooted corruption within the police ministry.
Angelo Agrizzi has received a 10-year suspended sentence after entering a plea deal with the state over his role in the Bosasa corruption scandal.