Alleged cartel figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has accused IDAC investigators of pressuring him to implicate senior police officials, claiming he was arrested to facilitate their pursuit of top SAPS members. He also alleges that his Section 204 statement contained information he had not provided and that he signed it without reading its contents.

As online Black Friday shopping continues to grow in South Africa, Standard Bank is warning consumers to watch out for fake deals, fraudulent websites and social media scams designed to steal their money and personal information.

Nine foreign nationals aged between 20 and 26 have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a hotel in Bruma over an alleged attempt to leave South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will host an international conference at Sun City from November 11 to 13, bringing together global justice leaders, ministers, judicial officers and civil society representatives to discuss ways of improving access to justice.

Alleged crime cartel figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is expected to testify over two days as the Madlanga Commission resumes public hearings following a three-week break, with questions expected about his alleged links to senior police officials and a controversial SAPS tender.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned political parties against turning post-election coalition negotiations into battles for positions and power, saying municipal stability and service delivery must take priority as newly elected councils prepare to take office.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his Diwali wishes to South Africa's Hindu community, describing the Festival of Lights as an affirmation of faith, culture and the values of a peaceful and inclusive society.

A 44-year-old suspected hitman has been arrested in the Eastern Cape in connection with the murder of former Knysna Executive Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, who was shot dead in his car in August.

The Department of Basic Education is set to create more than 20,000 work opportunities for young South Africans through a new BEEI pilot aimed at improving literacy and numeracy among Foundation Phase learners.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at her home in Chavani Riverside Section, with the suspect expected to appear in the Waterval Magistrate’s Court.

United Democratic Movement councillor Luxolo Namette was shot and killed in Motherwell, Gqeberha, on Saturday afternoon, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

A high-speed pursuit from Sinoville to Bon Accord ended with the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of 240kg of dagga worth an estimated R960,000, police said.

The IEC has received 197 objections following the 2026 Local Government Elections, with two upheld so far resulting in an edit window and five recounts, while final results are expected to be announced on Sunday.

A viral video showing inmates dancing and playing music inside Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility has triggered an urgent security operation, uncovering cellphones, drugs, weapons and other unauthorised items.

A 44-year-old father has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of raping his 17-year-old daughter twice in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in July 2025.