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2 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
A tragic shootout between illegal miners and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Riverlea, Johannesburg, has left a 59-year-old man dead, prompting national condemnation and calls for stronger community collaboration in tackling criminal activity. Police reportedly exchanged gunfire with three suspects at the Zamimpilo informal settlement when the man was caught in the crossfire and killed. His body was discovered in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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2 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
A powerful cold front will sweep across the western parts of South Africa this weekend, bringing harsh winter weather and warnings from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The public and small stock farmers are urged to brace for a sudden drop in temperatures, heavy rainfall, snowfall, and strong winds. Adverse weather to begin early SaturdayAccording to the SAWS, the cold front is expected to make landfall early Saturday morning before spreading eastward during the weekend.
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6 days ago | 
sapeople.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) announced that gunmen fatally shot senior member Khethamabala Petros Sithole in Katlehong on the East Rand on Saturday evening. Sithole, 68, served as the deputy chief whip in the National Assembly and was a long-time member of the party’s National Council. Furthermore, the IFP has condemned the killing as an “assassination” and called for swift justice.
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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) confirmed the death of senior member Khethamabala Petros Sithole, who was fatally shot in Katlehong on the East Rand on Saturday evening. Sithole, 68, served as the deputy chief whip in the National Assembly and was a long-standing member of the party’s National Council. Furthermore, the IFP has condemned the killing as an “assassination” and called for swift justice.
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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
Parents and guardians in Gauteng should prepare for the 2026 online admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners, which opens on 24 July and closes on 29 August. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has urged families to ensure all necessary documents are ready ahead of the application window to avoid delays. To apply, parents must visit the official GDE website once applications go live.
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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged the public to stay alert after a scam targeting residents across several provinces resurfaced, using fake letters and phone calls to impersonate police officers. According to the SAPS, these fraudulent letters often carry the official police logo and appear legitimate, sometimes including the names and contact details of senior officers and real police stations.
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6 days ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
Limpopo’s warm winter is at the centre of a new tourism drive launched by the province’s Economic Development, Environment and Tourism MEC, Tshitereke Matibe. Speaking at the Mopani Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park, Matibe officially launched a winter tourism campaign designed to position Limpopo as South Africa’s year-round summer destination. “Limpopo presents two summers,” he said. “It’s a hot summer and a warm summer and a cool summer.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank have warned social grant beneficiaries to stay vigilant against a rising wave of fraud targeting holders of both the black Postbank cards and gold SASSA cards. Fraudsters reportedly visit SASSA beneficiaries at their homes while posing as Postbank officials.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
The City of Cape Town has announced a scheduled power outage on Thursday, 5 June, from 8:30 to 16:00. The outage will impact parts of Manenberg and The Downs and allow critical maintenance on the City’s electrical infrastructure. According to the City, this planned work is necessary to ensure the reliability of the electricity supply in the future. “The work will be carried out from 8:30 to 16:00, if all goes to plan,” said the city in a statement.
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1 week ago | 
thesouthafrican.com | Nozibusiso Mazibuko
The Gauteng provincial legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has issued a strong warning to the public about the dangers of meeting strangers through social media apps. This follows the shocking murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, who was found dead after reportedly leaving home for a date in Johannesburg. During an oversight visit to Jeppe Police Station on Thursday, the committee received alarming updates on criminal activity in the Maboneng precinct.
