The Gauteng Department of Health has dismissed social media claims of a mortuary backlog at Helen Joseph Hospital, saying the circulating video is outdated and the facility has sufficient storage capacity.

The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has rejected Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's proposed plea agreement, finding the recommended sentence too lenient, and has given the State and the accused until 13 July to negotiate a revised deal.

Former Communications Minister Dina Pule makes a dramatic return to Cabinet more than a decade after being dismissed over ethics findings, taking over the Social Development portfolio in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reshuffle.

A bus travelling from KwaZulu-Natal to the Beitbridge Repatriation Camp overturned on the N1 near Musina, leaving the driver dead and 11 passengers injured.

SAPS has dismissed Brigadier Rachel Matjeng after she was found guilty of corruption-related misconduct linked to her relationship with alleged underworld figure Vusumuzi "Cat" Matlala.

Police have opened an inquest after a foreign national allegedly jumped from the eighth floor of a building in Durban, while authorities verify the immigration status of the deceased and another individual.

SADC has extended former Malawian president Joyce Banda's mediation mandate and approved a liaison office in Antananarivo as efforts to restore constitutional order in Madagascar gain momentum.

South African motorists will pay significantly less for petrol and diesel from 1 July 2026, with fuel prices falling by up to R3.59 per litre despite the reinstatement of full fuel levies.

Five suspects, including a 14-year-old, have been arrested after allegedly breaking into container tuck shops and damaging property in Hammarsdale, with police warning that criminal acts during protests will not be tolerated.

A coalition of media freedom organisations has raised alarm over escalating attacks on foreign nationals and threats against journalists, urging authorities to protect vulnerable communities and ensure reporters can work without fear.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie praised Bafana Bafana for making history at the FIFA World Cup despite their knockout-stage defeat to Canada, saying the team's achievements have inspired the nation.

SASSA says officials found manipulating the social grant system by bypassing biometric verification will face criminal charges, dismissal, and asset recovery as the agency intensifies its crackdown on fraud and corruption.

Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi will remain behind bars after the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court dismissed his latest bail bid, ruling that no new facts had been presented to justify his release.

The Gauteng Departments of Community Safety and Education have called on parents, caregivers and communities to prioritise children's safety during the winter school holidays by remaining vigilant and following key safety measures.

SAPS has launched a high-level investigation into the attempted murder of Major General Feroz Khan, with the Hawks, Crime Intelligence and the Political Killings Task Team leading the probe.