A Soweto man who allegedly murdered his lover, cut her body into pieces and put them in a fridge has undergone a psychiatric evaluation, and the report was expected to be handed to the court on Friday.

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Newly appointed Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, says Supreme Court of Appeal President Mandisa Maya was one of the first people to congratulate him on his appointment.

A man in Mpumalanga has been arrested for allegedly trading counterfeit money after he was found in possession of fake US dollars with a face value of more than R160 000.

The annual Cape Town Cycle Tour (CTCT) is taking place in the Mother City this weekend, which means motorists will have to take alternative routes when driving in town on Saturday and Sunday.

Metrorail has implemented extra security measures after a second attempt to steal cables providing electricity to its trains in Cape Town.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says South Africa has recorded 1 868 new Covid-19 infections, representing a 6.5% positivity rate. Ten new Covid-19 deaths have been recorded.

The locust outbreak in the Northern Cape has rapidly expanded as attempts are made to stop the swarms from reaching the Free State.

Several political parties have praised President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to name Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the new Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, except for the EFF.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he called Russian President Vladimir Putin to "gain an understanding of the situation that was unfolding between Russia and Ukraine".

A beach clean-up involving various stakeholders continues on the West Coast after about 500 tons of West Coast rock lobster walked out onto Elands Bay Beach.

Limpopo performed the worst of the nine provinces in the 2021 matric results, with a 66.7% pass rate.

On Thursday, healthcare staff at the specialist hospital in Soweto held a picket outside the gates.

A total of 130 employees had their world turned upside down amid a contract conversion saga that saw the City of Johannesburg send letters informing them of the reversal of their permanent employment status.

The principal at Hartzstraat Primary School in Randfontein was suspended following the outcome of a disciplinary hearing over the management of school funds.

"This is an overwhelming and joyous moment for South Africa."

President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as Chief Justice.

Staff at a Johannesburg camera store are still dealing with the trauma after an armed gang swooped in and stole multiple high-value items on Tuesday. Watch.

It has been more than 24 hours since Cape Town businessman Ismail Rajah, 69, was kidnapped outside his offices in Parow - and there is still no sign of him.

Healthcare workers say the Health Professions Council of South Africa's 13% increase of annual registration fees is unreasonable.