The International Relations Department has encouraged South Africans who are in the Middle East to immediately take advantage of the limited flights available to leave the region. It has advised them to contact the Consular Support numbers listed on the DIRCO website – dirco@gov.za. The department says heavy attacks are expected to continue in the coming days. It has noted …

The Ndimande brothers, accused of murdering rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motshoane – in a dramatic turnaround – informed the Durban Magistrate’s Court that they plan to apply for bail. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, through their lawyer, made the submission to court after earlier indicating that they wouldn’t seek bail. He also indicated that he would …

The City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services says it is on high alert following heavy downpours that affected parts of the metro over the weekend and into Monday morning. While no life-threatening incidents have been reported so far, emergency teams remain on standby to respond to any developments. Rescue and aquatic units have been placed on alert as …

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City of Johannesburg Finance MMC Loyiso Masuku has been elected unopposed as the first ever Deputy Executive Mayor. The election process was guided through by the Independent Electoral Commission. Masuku will be sworn in the next hour. BREAKING NEWS | Finance MMC and Johannesburg Regional Chairperson, Loyiso Masuku, has been elected unopposed for the position of Deputy Mayor. pic.twitter.com/AbeYN55Y7G — …

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan has walked out of the Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Private Investigator Paul O’Sullivan walking out of the Ad Hoc Committee. Credit : Credit Lulama Matya pic.twitter.com/lE58jhGLXA — SABC News (@SABCNews) February 26, 2026 He told MPs serving in the committee that he needs to …

Economists have given the 2026 National Budget a thumbs up, following National Treasury’s commitment to curbing the country’s debt. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the debt-to-Gross Domestic Product ratio is finally set to stabilize at 78.9 per cent in the 2025/26 financial year, before beginning a steady downward trend. Standard Bank’s Elna Moolman says there is a strong possibility …

Pope Leo will visit four countries across Africa from April 13-23, the Vatican announced on Wednesday, with the pontiff making his first major overseas trip in 2026 to the continent where the Catholic Church is growing fastest. The pope will also make a one-day visit on March 28 to Monaco, the microstate on the French Riviera, and will visit Spain …

The National Liquor Traders Council has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement that excise duty increases on alcohol products will be limited to inflation-linked adjustments. Godongwana delivered the 2026 Budget Speech in Parliament on Wednesday, where he provided an update on revised spending plans. National Liquor Traders spokesperson Lucky Ntimane says inflation-linked increases are a first step in their battle …

The has condemned suspended South African Police Service Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya for his attitude towards Madlanga Commission evidence leader, Advocate Adila Hassim. During his testimony in Pretoria, Sibiya accused Hassim of acting as KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s lawyer. The forum’s Dennis Bloem says Sibiya is trying to hide from all the damaging evidence that the commission is …