South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has made his stance clear on the land dispute between the AbaKhwanazi and the Ncube clans in Mtubatuba in the northern part of the province.

Transport costs for residents of low-income households in Johannesburg have reached a crisis point, with new data showing they are spending even more now to move around the city.

“You guys are Judases. You betrayed me.” With those words, a senior Eastern Cape transport official allegedly lashed out at staff during a meeting after learning he was under investigation by the Hawks for suspected fraudulent petrol claims.

Almost 900 Eastern Cape grade R teachers will soon have permanent government jobs, pending adoption of the new budget later in November.

A group of judicial officials held placards listing grievances about dilapidated buildings, a perceived lack of security measures for officials and delayed implementation of recommended salary adjustments.

Police in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, arrested two suspects aged 24 and 21 for robbing and raping a 24-year-old TVET College student.

Gauteng and several other provinces are bracing for a turbulent start to the week as the South African Weather Service warns of continued severe weather conditions.

“We are finished with your dog [Thandolwethu], but we want our R30,000. We would have dropped it off at your doorstep. The other one [her younger brother] is next.”

Two killed, three injured in early-morning N12 Comora, Ekurhuleni, crash.

Two athletes lost their lives on Sunday while competing in the Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay triathlon.

The Bhisho High Court has ruled the Special Investigating Unit’s investigation into Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane’s academic qualifications was abusive and must be set aside.

The five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa are back in the dock at the Pretoria high court on Monday.

Nkosana Makate's Vodacom payout is being contested by a UK investor over a disputed contract.

The Gauteng department of health has responded to a viral video purportedly showing flooding at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, stating the video is old and the issue was resolved some time ago.

A study by researchers from the University of Pretoria and the University of Adelaide has found giraffes’ long legs play a crucial role in managing the high blood pressure required to pump blood to their brains.