South Africa

Police have launched a manhunt for unknown suspect(s) following an apparent drive-by shooting in the early hours of New Year's Day at a restaurant in Melville

As the 25th year of our democracy draws to a close, we look back on a year that has been filled with both highs and lows, a year in which we measured great progress, but also encountered several setbacks.

Cash strapped consumers returning from their December holiday break will breathe a sigh of relief at the petrol pumps as the price of petrol is set to come down by between 4 and 14 cents a litre this week.

With hours to go until New Year’s Eve celebrations get underway, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is urging the public to use firecrackers responsibly.

Acting Gauteng Social Development MEC Panyaza Lesufi has urged communities to support vulnerable people.

With the New Year inching closer, Eskom on Monday continued its efforts to ensure electricity supply.

A special team of investigators has been assembled to track down the suspects who attacked and robbed tourists in Phalaborwa last week.

Two Tshwane Metro police officers are due to appear in court today after they were arrested near the Fountains Circle for allegedly extorting bribes from motorists.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has dismissed social media posts suggesting that the minimum pass requirements for mathematics have been lowered to 20% for Grades 7 to 9.

Active citizenry is paying off in the fight against crime in different areas of Gauteng this festive season.

Gauteng police are investigating a murder incident following the discovery of seven bodies along the N12 highway.

The public has until 21 February 2020 to comment on the draft Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill.

Once again, it is that time of the year in our calendar, where we join in various festivities - our families, our friends, our loved ones and our communities, to mark the end of an often long and busy year.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has disputed claims of insensitivity surrounding the late Michael Komape tragedy and the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment.

The Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has designated seven more places as depots for the purpose of impoundment of unroadworthy vehicles.