The Health Ombudsman is expected to release the findings of its investigation today, 23 March 2026 following the tragic death of Lerato Mohlamme. The Mohlamme family in Mmakau, North West is seeking justice for their loved one’s death at the George Mukhari Hospital psychiatric unit in 2024. They want people jailed for the death of…
The TMPD regional policing members in Winternest, Sinoville, and Centurion arrested 35 undocumented immigrants, mostly Zimbabwean nationals, during a by-laws enforcement operation on Friday, 20 March 2026. These individuals were found to be in the country in violation of the Immigration Act and were taken into custody for further processing by the Department of Home…
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has found itself at the centre of a public debate following the cancellation of its current affairs programme Face the Nation, with conflicting views emerging over the reasons behind the decision. The controversy gained momentum after a report by the Sunday Times suggested that the programme may have been…
The recovery of two more bodies at the Ekapa Mine has brought renewed grief to families and colleagues of five miners who went missing following a deadly mudslide last month. The miners were trapped underground after a mudslide struck the Kimberley-based operation on 17 February, sparking a large-scale search and rescue effort. The first body…
Another senior official in the City of Tshwane has been suspended following explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission, intensifying scrutiny over alleged corruption and political interference in municipal contracts. Deputy Commissioner Umashi Dhlamini of the Tshwane Metro Police Department has been suspended after being implicated in proceedings before the robust commission. The development comes as…
Residents of Ward 98 have been left shaken after the body of a man was discovered under the R80 Mabopane Freeway on Tuesday morning, in what is believed to be a robbery-related murder. According to information shared with the community by councilor candidates, Thabo Moroane and Mickey van der Westhuizen, on separate community WhatsApp groups,…
A man, found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, was arrested and is expected to appear before the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court. The arrest comes amid intensified crime-prevention operations by police in the Pretoria North policing precinct. Authorities have recently increased visibility through stop-and-search operations and vehicle checkpoints as part of ongoing efforts…
The African National Congress (ANC) has highlighted significant financial recoveries stemming from investigations into state capture, pointing to progress made since the landmark Zondo Commission concluded its work. According to the ANC, billions of rand have been recouped through the efforts of key state institutions. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has recovered approximately R2.8 billion,…
Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya has placed MMC for Corporate and Shared Services,Kholofelo Morodi on special leave with immediate effect, pending a preliminary investigation into the matters raised before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to determine whether a prima facie case exists. In a statement on Thursday afternoon, Moya’s office indicated that it has noted the…
SAPS Rustenburg has reaffirmed its commitment to adopting innovative solutions aimed at building safer communities and tackling crime more effectively in all its forms. Marking a significant milestone, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Rustenburg officially introduced its operational drone programme on 19 March 2026 at the Rustenburg Fire Department. This initiative is a…
