South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, with President Cyril Ramaphosa praising her lifelong commitment to justice and human rights.

SASSA says it is strengthening grant reviews, eLife certification and biometric enrolment to prevent fraud and ensure payments reach eligible beneficiaries, amid criticism that the measures could exclude vulnerable people from social assistance.

The Johannesburg High Court has declared the ANC’s decision to disqualify NEC member Andile Lungisa from the November 4 local government elections unlawful, invalid and unconstitutional, ordering the party to take steps to reinstate him.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso insists his side will focus on one match at a time, while Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expects a competitive MTN8 final between two strong teams ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive on asylum seeker applications following protests, the burning of a building and growing public safety concerns linked to its implementation.

Tensions have escalated in Soweto as residents protesting against a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum applications shut down spaza shops operated by foreign nationals, with vehicles reportedly torched and gunshots heard.

With final examinations around the corner, matriculants are encouraged to balance studying with enough sleep, regular breaks and proper rest to help them stay focused, alert and prepared.

Police have arrested 24 undocumented persons during a joint crime prevention operation in Reitz, Free State, targeting contact and property-related crimes in the area.

Five South African nationals have been arrested after police uncovered a suspected drug manufacturing laboratory at a farm in Krugersdorp, Gauteng.

The family of legendary South African musician Babsy Mlangeni says his death has left them devastated, as preparations get under way to honour his life and legacy in Soweto.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has condemned the death of a four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of the infant’s mother in Atteridgeville, as police search for a pastor accused of being the main suspect.

There was a time when leaders of our movement were expected to carry a certain moral and ethical standing in society. We must have the courage to ask whether those standards still carry the same weight today.

Sudan has been witnessing a war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces since mid-April 2023, which has resulted in the deaths of nearly 200,000 people, according to estimates, while the United Nations says that more than 14 million people have been forced to flee their homes.

uMkhonto weSizwe Party president Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is in good health and spirits after attending a routine medical check-up, according to the party.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will begin compliance inspections of allegedly poor-quality and non-compliant student residences at the University of Fort Hare next week, following an oversight visit by Deputy Higher Education Minister Yusuf Cassim.

Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya remains in custody as his bail proceedings continue at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court, where the court heard allegations contained in WhatsApp messages about information concerning Sibiya and other high-profile cases.

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the first section 34 determination under the Integrated Resource Plan 2025 will prioritise 4,600MW of battery energy storage and 5,000MW of gas-to-power to reduce curtailment and strengthen reliable electricity supply.

Four people have been arrested and four firearms seized after an intelligence-driven operation at a plot in Scheerpoort, near Hartbeespoortdam, uncovered what police believe to be a drug laboratory.

Gauteng municipalities have pledged to strengthen financial reporting and address audit weaknesses throughout the year as the province launches a new protocol aimed at improving audit readiness and restoring public confidence in local government.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned that recurring governance and control failures in the post-school education sector cannot continue without consequences, calling for urgent corrective action and stronger oversight.