Police recorded 57 criminal case dockets and arrested 27 suspects on voting day, bringing the reported total during special voting and Election Day to 122 cases and 59 arrests. NATJOINTS also reported 21 murder cases classified as politically motivated during South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections.
Pitso Mosimane reveals emotional call that sealed Themba Zwane’s Bafana fate
Pitso Mosimane revealed Themba Zwane selflessly backed Lyle Foster’s inclusion after being omitted from the Bafana Bafana squad, signaling the veteran’s likely international curtain call.
IOL CEO calls for Africa to shape the future of AI-driven global media at World Media Summit in Beijing
Viasen Soobramoney tells world media leaders that artificial intelligence must become a bridge for inclusion, innovation and greater representation of the Global South.
Pikitup says some Joburg areas face another week of refuse backlogs
Pikitup says it has implemented its recovery plan to address the waste collection backlog caused the SAMWU strike.
AKA and Tibz murder trial postponed to April 2027 as seven accused remain behind bars
The murder trial of seven men accused of killing rapper AKA and his friend Tibz has been postponed to April 2027 after the State presented evidence from more than 20 witnesses.
Three arrested after petrol bomb attack destroys Eastern Cape councillor’s home
Three suspects, including a relative of an Eastern Cape ward councillor whose home was destroyed in a petrol bomb attack, have been arrested after police intercepted a suspicious SUV in Coldstream.
Home Affairs approves 71 companies for fast-tracked visas in bid to boost investment and jobs
The Department of Home Affairs has approved 71 companies under the second phase of its Trusted Employer Scheme, cutting visa-related red tape in a bid to attract investment, unlock critical skills and boost job creation in South Africa.
Maumela’s R9.5 million Ferrari to be auctioned as court rejects bid to block sale
A R9.5 million Ferrari linked to businessman Morgan Maumela is set to be auctioned after the Pretoria High Court dismissed an urgent bid to block its sale amid the R2 billion Tembisa Hospital corruption investigation.
Two women arrested in separate Limpopo incidents involving election recording
Limpopo police have arrested two women in separate incidents for allegedly disrupting voting processes.
China Diplomacy: China to send envoys to Middle East, Gulf and Red Sea, and Horn of Africa
China says it is sending its diplomats for visits across the Middle East, the Gulf and the Red Sea, as well as the Horn of Africa.