Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, pictured at the Madlanga commission, appeared in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, with his co-accused, Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius…
Catch up on the biggest stories of Monday, 20 April 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update. In the news today, veteran South African actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange has died. Meanwhile, a…
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy The ANC will embark on an intensive national process of “identifying and headhunting” capable mayoral candidates from across society as the party moves to reshape its leadership selection before local government elections, ANC…
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Tuesday, 21 April 2026. The South African Weather Service (Saws) warns of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, lightning, and flooding expected across…
Recent media commentary has generated “hype” around Errol Musk’s proposals for future business engagements, with particular attention given to the idea of farmer relocation, the Russian Embassy in South Africa says. Photo: Wikipedia The Russian Embassy in South Africa has…
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) publicly censured and fined the Komati Basin Water Authority (KOBWA) R500 000 for failing to timely publish a SENS announcement relating to the appointment of an executive operations director, and suspended the fine for three…
The Rebirth of Ubuntu concert is proud to announce Capitec as its new headline sponsor. This partnership is rooted in Capitec and The Rebirth of Ubuntu’s shared values and commitment to supporting South African culture, creative industries, and youth development.…
The SA Sevens team have now won four tournaments in a row. Springbok Sevens coach Philip Snyman said he was “almost speechless” following his side’s victory at the Hong Kong tournament on Sunday, the South Africans’ first ever triumph at…
The N12 freeway was closed an LPG gas tanker caught alight on the N12 near the Comaro Road off-ramp. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed that the N12 Freeway in Bassonia has been officially reopened to traffic in…
It is believed that the incident followed a minor bumper-bashing. A suspected road rage incident turned deadly in Johannesburg after one person was shot dead and two others were wounded. The shooting occurred in Emmarentia on Sunday, 19 April 2026.…