South Africa

Tributes pour in after ANC MP Alice Mthembu’s death

KZN flood victim presumed to have possibly drowned found alive at home

Gauteng and Joburg residents warned to brace for disruptive rainfall

It’s going to be a wet New Year

Consumers under pressure: South Africans spiral as their disposable income shrinks

Zuma takes new swipe at Ramaphosa

Bundles of Christmas joy welcomed into SA

Daily news update: At least 6 die in Ladysmith flash floods, 500 babies born on Christmas Day, Al-Qaeda captive goes home after 6 years

New load shedding schedules: Power holiday is over

Weather update: Thunderstorms and more flooding expected on Wednesday

Zuma again states he will not vote for ANC

Crime

Woman arrested for raping teen girl with bottle in Potchefstroom

Joburg residents warned about severe thunderstorms and floods

Crime

Free State man arrested after woman’s body found inside pit toilet on Christmas Eve

Crime

Office break-in turns disastrous for suspect as injury and arrest follow foiled attempt

Weather update: More rain, cold weather and chance of flooding on Tuesday

Crime

Caught in action – Limpopo teacher arrested for plotting to kill his wife

Carl Niehaus says he doesn’t regret joining EFF: ‘Stop the patronising messages’

Daily news update: Acsa apologises for delay at OR Tambo, Police Minister blames alcohol for much crime, and horrific crash near Ladysmith

Weather warning: Heavy rain and chance of flooding expected Monday

Crime

Seven arrested for killing man, police suspect they could be linked to seven other murders

Acsa apologises as baggage delays disrupt holiday travel at OR Tambo Airport

Daily news update: Thousands stranded at OR Tambo airport, 20 die on road at start of long weekend, Simon’s Town fire under control

Weather update: Partly cloudy and hot with isolated thundershowers on Sunday

Thousands of travellers stranded without luggage at OR Tambo airport during festive season chaos

Crime

Man accused of decapitating mother and sister to represent himself in court

Crime

Police arrest more than 300 undocumented foreign nationals for illegal mining in Gauteng

Crime

Police pounce on two alleged truck hijackers in Mpumalanga

Police convinced of foul play in Willem Kruger investigation

Crime

Two women wounded in drive-by shooting in KZN

Growing tensions with Zuma ‘could lead to ANC’s downfall’

Incensed: Retired justice’s comments fire up operation Dudula

Tshwane business owners: ‘Festive business was good, but not like before’

Many youth won’t vote – survey

Crime

Nearly 600 new cops ready in Tshwane

Small drop in number of deaths on SA roads

Daily news update: Lindiwe Zulu denies she bungled R100m meant for GBV victims, ANC and Ezulweni reach settlement, load shedding suspension extended

Plum job: Top brass at SA Breweries was once jobless and played the horn

ANC threatens legal action against MK party over uMkhonto we Sizwe trademark

Weather update: High temperatures with more storms on Saturday

Matric

Finished matric? Here’s how to apply for funding from Nsfas

Eskom extends its suspension of load shedding

ANC, Ezulweni Investments reach settlement over R102 million debt dispute

Gauteng government’s gift of tractors late, but gives farmers traction

‘Reckless’: ANC youth leader Collen Malatji calls for Zuma’s expulsion

Good tidings as minister promises lights will stay on for Xmas

Daily news update: Man allegedly kills mother, sister and stashes heads, Simon’s Town fire rages on, and 2 000 platinum workers end strike

Boksburg explosion: A year later, unanswered questions linger

Matric

Matric exam result anxiety: A guide to staying calm, finding support and planning ahead

Weather update: Severe thunderstorms, ‘hot and uncomfortable’ weather coming up

Crime

Man arrested for killing mother, sister and stashing their heads in pit latrine

Crime

Two men and woman shot with assault rifle while walking down street in Delft

Ramaphosa sets date for 2024 State of the Nation Address

‘Zuma is still our chairperson’ − says Sanco

Kgomo-Kgomo: Chinese embassy puts smiles on needy families’ faces

Crime

Shootouts, car chases hit Tshwane

A wet Christmas awaits, weather forecaster says

Inquiry: Chair recuses Makhubela as commissioner for ‘bias toward foreigners’

Bogus leaders scupper age-old tradition of initiation

Daily news update: Simon’s Town fire, advocate recused from building fire inquiry, AmaPanyaza to fight crime over Christmas

News

‘Swim in sea at your peril’ – Durban mayor challenged

Matric

Re-marking and supplementary exams: options available for those that failed matric

Weather update: Heatwave to persist until Saturday, and expect more thundershowers

Courts

Kirsten Kluyts murder: Defence lawyer says state’s case is ‘fanciful’

Courts

Kirsten Kluyts killed within 8 minutes of arriving at Sandton park, court hears

Jacob Zuma ‘no longer a major political force’

Crime

Strangled pupil: Soshanguve reeling in shock at gruesome find

Development Bank of Southern Africa ‘is bullish’

Over 1 500 businesses close shop this year

Predictions of ANC’s demise ahead of elections ‘too premature’

Daily news update: DA councillor in court for fire that killed family, autopsy suggests Kirsten Kluyts not raped, Zuma “divorcing” ANC

Crime

Two Zimbabweans arrested after faking robbery at their business

Weather update: High temperatures and thunderstorms expected on Wednesday

Crime

Two young men arrested for murder of 15-year-old girl

Courts

Autopsy report suggests Kirsten Kluyts was not raped, had ‘no genital injuries’