A newborn baby's father arrested for breaking the lockdown curfew while buying milk formula is threatening to take steps against the police.

The officials were reportedly caught red-handed after accepting R800 from a bereaved person in exchange for a Letter of Authority.

The man, who is believed to be a former police officer, allegedly fired several shots into the air while a crowd of people chanted "jou ma se p**s".

Police Minister Bheki Cele has warned that those arrested for not wearing face masks will have criminal records.

Brackenfell police are investigating a case of robbery after jewellery was stolen from a mall in Cape Town.

Among other infringements, thousands not wearing masks in public and alcohol-related crimes have led to more than 20 000 arrests since 29 December.

It was their understanding of what needs to be done locally to deal with climate change that earned five South African matric pupils a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to conquer the icy terrain of the Antarctic with renowned explorer Riaan Manser.

Hundreds of beneficiaries, most of whom have illnesses, have been flocking to Sassa offices to renew their grants. Many have resorted to sleeping outside the gates of the office to be first in line the next day.

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A man with a gunshot wound drove his car through a palisade fence in Johannesburg, injuring a woman.

KwaZulu-Natal has recorded the most active cases with 66 337, followed by Gauteng with 45 548, and the Western Cape with 44 252.

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Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma led a virtual media briefing on the Covid-19 restrictions, regulations and enforcement.

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi fears the number of deaths could soar by the end of January.

The South African Liquor Brandowners Association says the extension of liquor sales ban means the industry has no choice but to apply for a deferment of excise duty payments.

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has temporarily suspended certain critical services, including applications for new IDs and passports.

NPO the Liberty Fighters Network faced off with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in the North Gauteng High Court.

The EFF in the Eastern Cape is calling for the immediate suspension of Amathole District municipal manager Thandekile Mnyimba and for a forensic investigation to be launched over allegations of financial mismanagement in the municipality.

Thousands of members in South Africa and abroad invested in the trading platform hoping to earn passive income.

The Eastern Cape, North West and Free State can expect heavy rain and thundershowers on Wednesday, says the South African Weather Service.