A 44-year-old suspected hitman has been arrested in the Eastern Cape in connection with the murder of former Knysna Executive Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, who was shot dead in his car in August.

The Department of Basic Education is set to create more than 20,000 work opportunities for young South Africans through a new BEEI pilot aimed at improving literacy and numeracy among Foundation Phase learners.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at her home in Chavani Riverside Section, with the suspect expected to appear in the Waterval Magistrate’s Court.

United Democratic Movement councillor Luxolo Namette was shot and killed in Motherwell, Gqeberha, on Saturday afternoon, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

A high-speed pursuit from Sinoville to Bon Accord ended with the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of 240kg of dagga worth an estimated R960,000, police said.

The IEC has received 197 objections following the 2026 Local Government Elections, with two upheld so far resulting in an edit window and five recounts, while final results are expected to be announced on Sunday.

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.