More pupils are testing positive for Covid-19, according to Premier Sihle Zikalala, and in the last three weeks, 1 100 cases have been detected in schools.

A man who broke his leg while skiing on the Matroosberg slopes in the Western Cape has been rescued by helicopter.

Police are investigating a murder after the body of 8-year-old Zinathi Ntuzakhe was found in a non-operational water pipeline in Hofmeyr in the Eastern Cape.

In Gauteng, 3 056 869 Covid-19 vaccines have been administered and more than 1.3 million people are now fully vaccinated.

As the investigation into the recent unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal continues, the person behind the Twitter account "Sphithiphithi Evaluator" is expected to appear in court on Monday for allegedly inciting public violence.

Two people have been killed in an accident in which Nelson Mandela Bay municipality mayor Nqaba Bhanga was injured.

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South Africa has recorded 7 740 new Covid-19 cases and 134 more deaths.

A KwaZulu-Natal policeman has been killed and his service pistol, wallet and cellphone have been stolen.

Melvin Volkwyn has been convicted of the murder of little Orderick Lucas, 1, who was found dead in a drain near his home in Cape Town. Charges may still be brought against his mother and grandmother.

The ANC's call for financial help has been heard.

The DA’s Cape Town mayoral candidate Geordin Hill-Lewis has launched his bid to become mayor.

A 45-year-old Limpopo man has been sentenced to life in prison in the Lephalale Regional Court for raping a 67-year-old female relative.

The impact of Covid-19 resulted in 50% to 75% of school learning time being lost in 2020, said Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga.

While recent research found that over 71% of South Africans are willing to take the Covid-19 vaccine, government has indicated its concern with increasing reports of vaccine hesitancy.

Police believe the murders are related to a rivalry between two criminal groupings.

The three individuals arrested on Saturday - aged 22, 23 and 26 - are alleged to have links with gangs.

The Hawks have arrested two people for allegedly inciting public violence through social media, including one who ran the popular Twitter 'Sphithiphithi Evaluator' account, resulting in massive looting and properties being destroyed in two provinces.

KwaZulu-Natal's Health MEC will have to issue a public apology after she and her guests were seen neglecting Covid-19 protocols during her surprise party last Sunday.

The ANC has started a crowdfunding initiative to help resolve the ongoing salary issues of disgruntled employees.