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.

Orlando Pirates will look to keep their Carling Knockout title defence on track when they host Sekhukhune United in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday.

Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Ivan Meyer says the province will continue investing in agriculture through innovation, skills development, export promotion and climate resilience to strengthen the sector's competitiveness.

Gauteng authorities have activated disaster management measures ahead of severe thunderstorms expected across large parts of the province on Friday afternoon, with warnings of heavy rain, hail, strong winds and possible flooding.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has urged South African and Canadian businesses to deepen commercial cooperation, increase investment and strengthen business-to-business networks between the two countries.

Limpopo-born music star Makhadzi is set to take her One Woman Show to Gauteng later this month, with the Emperors Palace concert coming days after the release of her new album.

Seven men accused of killing rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane will remain behind bars as the Durban High Court prepares to resume the closely watched trial next year.

Travellers looking beyond the Western Cape’s busiest coastal destinations can explore Gansbaai and De Kelders, where rugged scenery, marine life and a slower pace offer a different kind of Overberg getaway.

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party says its primary objective in the 2026 Local Government Elections was to secure outright majorities in the municipalities it contested, rather than position itself for coalition negotiations.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says the party is preparing for coalition negotiations after emerging as the largest party in four metros and retaining an outright majority in Cape Town.

Law enforcement agencies remain on high alert as the IEC continues counting, reconciling and verifying results from Wednesday’s Local Government Elections, with NATJOINTS saying there were no widespread disruptions to the electoral process.

The Moral Regeneration Movement in the North West has called for stronger collaboration among government, schools, parents, communities and technology companies to tackle bullying and violence affecting learners.

The Madlanga Commission has ordered that Friday’s proceedings be held in camera, barring the media and public while witnesses give confidential evidence.

South Africa’s security forces registered 122 arrests during the 2026 Local Government Elections, while 21 politically motivated murder cases were recorded during the election period.