South Africa not winning the fight against corruption, yet – NPA boss Shamila Batohi . We are not winning the fight against corruption, yet, National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi told the Portfolio Committee on Justice on Tuesday.

"At the moment, we are not winning. I...

Covid-19: Another hard lockdown 'possible' as SA prepares for spike in deaths – Mkhize . Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has warned that South Africa is on the verge of facing a spike in coronavirus cases and related deaths which means another hard lockdown "may become necessary".

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Taxi associations' decision to operate at 100% capacity despite coronavirus restrictions is 'attempted mass murder' – EFF . South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has issued a statement on Monday condemning taxi associations' plans to overlook the Covid-19 regulation of physical distancing and ope...

More South African airports to open as aviation industry gradually resume flights . While more local airports will be allowed to operate for domestic flights from 1 July, all international passenger flights are prohibited except those flights authorised by Transport Minister Fikile Mb...

We must be guided by facts, not rumours – Ramaphosa on Covid-19 . President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday expressed concern for frontline health workers who have died owing to the coronavirus (Covid-19) and has also warned against the stigmatisation of people who have te...

More than 700 school staff, 88 pupils tested positive for Covid-19 in Western Cape to date – MEC . More than 700 teachers and school staff and 88 pupils have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Western Cape to date according to this week's provisional stats, Education MEC Debbie Schäfer has said.

Now nearly 3 000 confirmed Covid-19 cases in North West . The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the North West as of Thursday was 2 965, the provincial Department of Health said on Friday.

The province has also recorded 421 recoveries and five dea...

Govt lawyers in sudden about-turn, get court to delay cigarette case until August . South African smokers may now need to wait until August for the second of two cases challenging the ban on cigarettes to be heard.

The country's largest tobacco manufacturer, British American Tobacco...

Hawks arrest municipal manager in VBS case . A treasury manager at the Merafong municipality appeared in a Pretoria court on Thursday on charges relating to the VBS Mutual Bank scandal, the Hawks said.

Mattheys Gerhardus Wienekus, 64, was arres...

Time given to amend independent candidates legislation 'unfair' – ANC chief whip Majodina . It is "unfair" and an "overreach" for the Constitutional Court to give Parliament 24 months to amend legislation to allow independent candidates to contest national and provincial elections, African Na...