Police have launched murder and assault investigations after an off-duty SAPS officer allegedly shot and killed a man who reportedly threatened him and a female companion with a knife outside Tzaneen.

The South African rugby community is in mourning following the sudden death of former SA Under-18 prop Luqobo "Bibo" Makwedini, who collapsed during a training session in France.

Messages of grief and remembrance continue to flood social media after the death of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams, with football organisations, clubs and supporters honouring his talent, humility and lasting impact on South African football.

An agreement between government and agricultural organisations will allow livestock owners to voluntarily vaccinate cloven-hoofed animals, paving the way for stronger collaboration to curb the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak.

Two men have been arrested in Naledi, Soweto, after JMPD officers allegedly discovered a hijacked Department of Health vehicle being stripped and two buckets containing suspected human organs during a crime prevention operation.

A man wanted by police in the United Kingdom for the alleged murder of his wife and two daughters has been arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg, following a coordinated operation by the South African Police Service.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says withholding July 2026 equitable share allocations from 69 non-compliant municipalities is a necessary step to improve governance, restore financial discipline and ensure better service delivery.

The recordings surfaced publicly on 9 July 2026 while King Misuzulu and Queen Nomzamo Myeni were carrying out official duties together at KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace,

Council's decision follows its review of the final forensic investigation report into allegations of misconduct against the CFO.

The National Consumer Commission has announced a safety recall affecting 10,961 BMW vehicles sold in South Africa since 2016 due to a defect that could cause engine starting failures, overheating and, in some cases, visible smoke. Owners are urged to book free repairs at authorised BMW dealerships immediately.

Nelson Mandela Bay welcomed more than 222,000 international visitors and approximately 1.2 million domestic tourists during the 2024/25 financial year, generating an estimated R6.21 billion for the local economy.

Mpumalanga police have launched two inquest investigations after a 43-year-old man and his young nephew died shortly after allegedly eating biscuits that had been stored at a house following the looting of a local spaza shop.

Executive Mayor Dada Morero said the city is engaging with National Treasury through several intergovernmental platforms to resolve the matter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry an additional two-and-a-half months to conclude its work, saying the extension will allow investigators to hear all outstanding evidence and complete their final report.

Although two of the four accused in the alleged Ekurhuleni Metro blue lights fraud and corruption case were granted R50,000 bail each, all four will remain in custody overnight after court proceedings concluded late.