Deputy President Paul Mashatile has condemned the recent killings of women in and around Kempton Park, calling for intensified efforts by law enforcement and communities to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared 4 November 2026, the date of South Africa’s local government elections, a public holiday, urging registered voters to make use of the day to cast their ballots.

National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andy Mothibi has instructed that charges against National Commissioner of Police General Fannie Masemola be withdrawn after finding that there are no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution.

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and five co-accused will remain behind bars after the Brakpan Magistrates’ Court found that none of them had demonstrated exceptional circumstances to justify their release on bail.

Police are investigating after another woman’s body was discovered near a clinic in KwaThema, Springs, bringing the number of women’s bodies found in the Ekurhuleni area to six in just two months.

An intelligence-driven police operation in Northriding has led to the seizure of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R300 million and the confiscation of a luxury SUV allegedly linked to criminal activity.

Seven people accused of illegally reconnecting electricity and manipulating municipal accounts in a multimillion-rand fraud scheme involving Emfuleni Local Municipality have been granted R20,000 bail each.

The family of 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo has confirmed her identity after her body was found in Gauteng, days after she went missing while out for a run.

Lucas Legabe, who is accused of stealing hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Hawks offices in Port Shepstone, has been granted R50,000 bail.

The discovery of an unidentified woman’s body in Olifantsfontein brings the number of women found dead in the Kempton Park vicinity to five in the past two months, raising concern among residents.

At least 21 people have died in a multiple-vehicle collision involving two Toyota Quantum minibus taxis and a Suzuki Brezza SUV on the N1 between Leeu-Gamka and Prince Albert in the Western Cape.

Complaint alleging R5000 bribe and appeal interference against Judge Makamu referred for Tribunal investigation, NGOs demand he takes voluntary leave.

Three motorists, including a driver transporting bread and water for maidens and guests at Mashobeni Palace, have been arrested for alleged drunk driving during intensified traffic operations around the Reed Dance.

MOVE SA has announced Patrick Moraka as its mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, promising a focus on service delivery, jobs and accountable governance.

Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) after securing 157 votes against Sandile Zungu’s 82 at Saturday’s Elective Congress.