Kempton Park Gauteng Hawks head Major General Ebrahim Kadwa, Crime Intelligence boss Major General Feroz Khan, and Durban businessman Tariq Downes were each granted R20 000 bail in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 11 May 2026, following their arrest over the weekend in connection with an alleged illicit precious metals syndicate. The trio…
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal A tense, four-day kidnapping ordeal ended in gunfire on the N2 highway late Saturday night, 09 May 2026, when KwaZulu-Natal’s Tactical Response Team intercepted a ransom drop-off and shot dead one suspect in a hail of bullets outside Empangeni. The drama began on the morning of 6 May, when a Pakistani businessman was…
Newcastle The Newcastle Municipality has moved to quell rising anxiety among residents and business owners, confirming there will be no planned shutdown in Newcastle from 12 to15 May 2026 and urging the public to continue with daily activities as normal. The clarification comes after speculation circulated online about a possible disruption to services and economic…
South Africa A rare and lethal hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has killed three people and left one patient in critical condition in a South African hospital, prompting an urgent international response and renewed warnings about the virus in 2026. The cluster centres on the MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship that departed…
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal With N11 freight costs set to soar and local taxis warning of fare hikes, Newcastle residents brace for the steepest petrol and diesel jump in SA history. Newcastle motorists have until midnight Tuesday, 5 May, to fill up before the biggest single-month fuel hike in South African history hits home. From Wednesday, 6May,…
GLOBAL NEWS OVERVIEW Energy uncertainty, climate shifts, and rising geopolitical tensions shape international agenda WORLD ECONOMY & ENERGY Global markets are bracing for potential increases in energy prices in 2026, with analysts warning that ongoing instability in the Middle East could disrupt key oil supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. The World Bank has…
South Africa South Africa stands once again at a pivotal democratic crossroads following the confirmation that the upcoming local government elections will be held on 4 November 2026, as officially announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The declaration, made in accordance with constitutional processes and in coordination with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), signals not just…
