News24 | Enyobeni tragedy: Liquor Board shoots down a recommendation for moratorium on liquor licences
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board has shot down a recommendation by the South African Human Rights Commission to put a moratorium on issuing liquor licences until its capacity to monitor
News24 | WATCH | City of Joburg to spend over R20m on M1 bridge repairs after devastating fire
The M1 bridge will cost the City of Johannesburg more than R20 million to repair following a fire caused by cable theft on 1 May.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Risk of fire in some regions, but fine to warm elsewhere
The South African Weather Service has issued a fire danger warning for the northern and south-eastern parts of the Northern Cape as well as in places over the Enoch Mgijima
News24 | VIP unit case: Accused claim they pulled motorist over to check whether he was threat to ‘main car’
The eight presidential protection officers, who pulled over a vehicle and accosted the driver along the N1 highway in Johannesburg, claimed that they wanted to check whether the driver was
News24 | Man arrested for Durban North shooting that killed woman, injured three others
A Chinese national on the run for allegedly killing a sex worker and injuring three others has been linked to a burglary case in La Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal.
News24 | WATCH | Bird’s-eye view: Drone footage of the George building collapse
After 48 hours of searching, rescue workers continue to look for 39 people who are still unaccounted for after the construction site they were working on in George collapsed on
News24 | Incitement-accused Khanyile back in the MK Party leadership fold – on Zuma’s ‘instruction’
First, the senior leaders in the uMkhonto weSizwe Party fought over positions and party lists – and now the party’s newly formed youth structure has also descended into factional fighting.
News24 | ‘ANC is in my blood’: Prayers and pledges as Tokyo Sexwale hits campaign trail in Soweto
Hoping to attract support in Soweto, the ANC in Gauteng leaned on star power, whipping out soccer champion Doctor Khumalo and musician Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse.
News24 | The waiting is hectic, says uncle of 3 women still trapped in collapsed George building
Three cousins hired as cleaners at the George building that collapsed on Monday afternoon are believed to still be trapped underneath the rubble, and their families are at their wits’
News24 | WATCH | Elections 2024: IEC pushes ahead with polls despite chance of court challenges
Despite the probability of Constitutional Court challenges, the Electoral Commission of SA is pushing ahead with final preparations for the general election later this month.
News24 | Yet another Eastern Cape teen dies allegedly at the hands of jealous boyfriend
While one Eastern Cape family mourns the brutal stabbing of a teenager and her grandmother, another family is grieving after their teenage daughter was beaten to death. Boyfriends have been
News24 | Moving goalposts: Community soccer tournament halted as Mabuza defends ANC on election campaign trail
On Sunday, Golden Spurs were among the four teams that had advanced to the knockout stages of the Itireleng soccer tournament, in the informal settlement outside Pretoria.
News24 | Mashatile VIP unit assault case: Victim thought he was going to be hijacked
The man who was accosted by several presidential protection officers on the N1 highway recounted how he thought he was about to be hijacked when he saw a vehicle travelling
News24 | George building collapse: Rescue workers now searching stairwells and parking areas
Rescue workers have moved to a new search area at the scene of a collapsed construction site in George.
News24 | Trusted guard of murdered steroid king says he was paid R120k as police informant
The star witness in the Brian Wainstein murder trial said he was paid R120 000 for being a police informant, while also conspiring to murder Wainstein in a dangerous double
News24 | Bolt blocks driver, probe under way after he allegedly stabbed two female passengers in Cape Town
What was intended to be a fun night out for six friends in Cape Town, turned into a bloody ordeal when a Bolt driver allegedly stabbed two of them.
News24 | Bolt blocks driver, probe under way after he allegedly stabbed two female passengers
What was intended to be a fun night out for six friends in Cape Town, turned into a bloody ordeal when a Bolt driver allegedly stabbed two of them.
News24 | Huguenot Tunnel reopens after serious crash, no injuries reported
The Huguenot Tunnel has been fully reopened to all traffic after a serious accident on Tuesday evening.
News24 | ‘You are a hero’: Father relieved as son pulled from George collapsed building rubble after 25 hours
When Deon Safers saw news on Facebook about the collapse of the five-storey development in George, Western Cape, he thought his son would never survive.
News24 | eThekwini water and sanitation dept employee shot dead on municipal premises
Another eThekwini municipality water and sanitation department employee has been shot dead.
News24 | ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and Hluphi Gafane found unharmed after hijacking, kidnapping
Two ActionSA members who were hijacked and kidnapped in Gauteng on Tuesday evening have been found unharmed.
News24 | Mkhwebane demands probe after Public Protector disclosed Mpofu’s R45k a day fee
Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to “strike out” the Public Protector’s detailing of her legal team’s payment demands for representing her during her impeachment inquiry –
News24 | ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and Hluphi Gafane found unharmed after apparent hijacking, kidnapping
Two ActionSA members believed to have been hijacked and kidnapped on Tuesday evening have been found unharmed.
News24 | George building collapse: Families hold on to hope as rescuers race against time
As the loved ones of trapped construction workers could be heard weeping from inside the George municipal offices, at the construction site across the road, more than 200 rescuers were
News24 | Modack trial witness curveball as lawyer questions cop’s expertise on pinging
The senior Hawks officer set to testify on the pinging and payment paper trail in the trial of Nafiz Modack and others, was thrown a curveball on Tuesday when Modack’s
News24 | Elections 2024: ANC NEC swarms KZN to ‘defend base’ amid ‘concentration of contestation’, says ANC
ANC deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane says a “concentration of contestation” and a massive voter pool in KwaZulu-Natal informed the ANC national executive committee (NEC) members’ decision to swarm the province
News24 | George construction collapse: Families hold onto hope as rescuers race against time
As the loved ones of trapped construction workers could be heard weeping from inside the George municipal offices, at the construction site across the road, more than 200 rescuers were
News24 | Cele had us arrested to protect Mabuyane, ANC, claim Fort Hare forensic sleuths
Two forensic lawyers, who headed up the anti-corruption campaign at the University of Fort Hare for Vice-Chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu, have launched a blistering attack on Police Minister Bheki Cele and
News24 | Eskom’s court documents reveal staggering amounts owed by City of Johannesburg
Eskom has lodged an urgent court application against the City of Johannesburg for failing to pay a bill of more than R1 billion.
News24 | ‘The next thing I was in the air’ – two workers at George construction site recall miraculous escape
Siyamkhumbuza Ngomane is still in shock at how he survived the collapse of a building under construction in George, saying he was able to walk away from the scene.
News24 | ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni, youth leader Hluphi Gafane ‘missing’ after being hijacked in Gauteng
ActionSA Gauteng premier candidate Funzi Ngobeni and the chairperson of the party’s Youth Forum, Hluphi Gafane, are believed to have been victims of a hijacking and kidnapping. According to party
News24 | George building collapse: Contractor extends sympathy to victims’ families
The contractor in charge of the George construction site, where a multi-story building collapsed, leaving six dead and 47 still unaccounted for, described the incident as a tragedy.
News24 | George building collapse: Contractor extends sympathy to victims’ families, will cooperate with probe
The contractor in charge of the George construction site, where a multi-story building collapsed, leaving six dead and 47 still unaccounted for, described the incident as a tragedy.
News24 | Gauteng man sentenced to life for repeatedly raping, impregnating stepdaughter
A stepfather has been sentenced to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his wife’s minor daughter for four years and later impregnating the girl.
News24 | WATCH | Cheers on the ground in George as two workers rescued
The George Municipality issued a statement to confirm that seven people had been declared dead as of 19:40.
News24 | Mashatile VIP unit assault case: Victim says he lives in fear after attack
The witness shared that he is living in a state of constant fear and is deeply concerned for his safety amid the trial of the eight security officials connected to
News24 | George building collapse: 47 still trapped as rescue efforts pass the 24-hour mark – Winde
Emergency workers are racing against time to rescue 47 people who are still unaccounted for following the collapse of the five-story building under construction at a site in George.
News24 | At last, Ma Rosey can feed the 30 children in her care
A roomful of toddlers bursts into a chant, “Eating time! Eating time!”, as pots of yoghurt are handed to each. Then each child is given a spoon and little heads
News24 | WATCH | Gauteng police in search of gunmen who shot scrapyard owner in daylight attack
Gauteng police are on the hunt for any leads that may result in the arrest of gunmen involved in the shooting of a scrapyard owner last week.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Fine to warm for most of SA, but light rain expected in at least two provinces
The South African Weather Service forecasts fine to warm conditions for most of the country, except for parts of the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape, where light rain is
News24 | DA’s burning flag ad: Ramaphosa calls it treasonous, Zille ready for war
The DA has come under fire for the 30-second advert which depicts an image of the South African flag being burned to cinders.
News24 | Double dose: Pietermaritzburg twins graduate as medical doctors with some inspiration from mom
Pietermaritzburg twins who often display similar interests, have graduated together as medical doctors at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
News24 | ‘It was meant to be uncomfortable’: DA leader Steenhuisen defends controversial flag advert
DA leader John Steenhuisen said the party’s controversial television advert was meant to be uncomfortable and that he is happy people are debating it.
News24 | Cops can’t be police officers and politicians at the same time – KZN police commissioner Mkhwanazi
KwaZulu-Natal police’s top brass issued a stern warning to officers to refrain from aligning themselves with politics or to be seen as active members of any political party.
News24 | At least 500 people displaced after fire in Cape Town
At least 500 people were displaced after a fire ripped through Site 5 in Dunoon, Cape Town, on Monday.
News24 | ‘The house is on fire. That’s why we are here’: Sexwale joins ANC on the campaign trail in Gauteng
ANC veteran and former Gauteng premier Tokyo Sexwale has joined the ANC’s campaign in Gauteng to douse the proverbial “fire” that seems to be destroying the party.
News24 | Luke Fleurs murder case: ‘They are not killers,’ says mom of accused
The mother of one of the men arrested for the murder of Kaizer Chiefs star Luke Fleurs said her son and his five co-accused did not kill the soccer player.
News24 | 15-year-old deaf and mute girl forced to relive trauma as her rape case keeps getting postponed
The criminal case of a 21-year-old man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl who is deaf and mute has been delayed several times because DNA analysis is outstanding.
News24 | Mashatile’s bodyguards: Court provisionally admits video footage as evidence in case of VIP cops
Randburg magistrate Abdul Khann has provisionally allowed a crucial video clip to be admitted into evidence in the trial of eight members of deputy president Paul Mashatile’s security detail.
News24 | City of Joburg hits back at Eskom’s R1bn demand with R3.4bn overbilling claim
After Eskom accused the City of Johannesburg of owing it over R1 billion in unpaid electrical bills, the City said the power utility actually owed it R3.4 billion in overcharges.
News24 | ‘I heard popping sounds’: William Booth testifies about attempt on his life at Modack trial
Cape Town lawyer WIlliam Booth testified in the trial of Nafiz Modack and others on the attempt on his life during the Covid-19 lockdown.
News24 | The George building collapse is one of the deadliest in SA history. Here are some of the others
The five-storey construction site collapse in George, Western Cape, is one of the most catastrophic structural failures in South African history.
News24 | ‘Every time I close my eyes, I see it again’: Witness recounts moment George building collapsed
A George woman keeps reliving the sound of a trapped worker screaming under five storeys of concrete in the moments after the building they were working on collapsed.
News24 | ‘Please help us get out’: Trapped survivor speaks from beneath rubble of collapsed George building
“I’m in so much pain, I don’t know if they can hear me banging for help. But I hear my dad’s voice calling me,” said electrician Delvin Safers, one of
News24 | Ramaphosa signs party funding Bill into law ahead of motion to prevent undeclared party donations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, abolishing a cap on donations to political parties and the criteria for the disclosure of such funding.
News24 | ‘Face’ vs founder: MK Party implodes as expelled Khumalo suspends ‘consultant’ Zuma
Umkhonto weSizwe Party founder Jabulani Khumalo has placed former president Jacob Zuma on precautionary suspension. This after Khumalo was himself expelled from the party by Zuma last week.
News24 | Bloody trail leads to Soweto couple’s arrest in connection with murder of daughter’s boyfriend
A Soweto family who followed blood stains from the spot where their loved one was beaten to death assisted the police in arresting a couple with crucial evidence linking them
News24 | ‘Get your doctor on standby’: Modack trial witness on ‘encouragement’ to repay failed investment
An asset manager whose client lost R545 000 in a failed high risk investment testified at the trial of Nafiz Modack and others on Monday about how he was allegedly
News24 | Four dead, 51 still missing after George building collapse
Four bodies have been pulled from the rubble after a building collapsed in George in the Western Cape on Monday.
News24 | HOME TOWN | From cherished memories to stark realities: Bloemfontein’s battle with decay and neglect
The fabric of Bloemfontein is fraying, with the scars of deterioration visible at every turn.