A multidisciplinary operation in Sharpeville, Gauteng, has resulted in the arrest of two people in connection with the possession of hijacked vehicles and unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

Rock lobster, octopus, white mussels and some fish species have washed out on West Coast beaches as "red tides" buildup in the St Helena Bay region.

A 54-year-old man from Ikamvelihle in the Eastern Cape has been shot, allegedly by two men who broke into his home looking for alcohol.

Johannesburg private school Helpmekaar Kollege has made an about-turn on its return-to-school schedules and planned activities for the year.

An Ethiopian shopkeeper has been shot dead during a robbery at his spaza shop.

Northern Cape police closed down the shebeen of a "kingpin" when they bust him allegedly dealing in liquor illegally.

KwaZulu-Natal recorded the most confirmed active cases with 64 016, followed by Gauteng with 45 363 and the Western Cape with 40 437.

Disaster Relief Non-Profit Organisation, Gift of the Givers will open the doors of a R3 million newly renovated facility to serve as accommodation for doctors at Bisho Hospital in the Eastern Cape.

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The DA says "greedy" sub-contractors and a local ANC councillor in Bronkhorstspruit have been hobbling efforts to complete 150 new beds for Covid-19 at Bronkhorstspruit Hospital.

Managers of two popular restaurants in Sandton and Silverton were arrested over the weekend for selling liquor to patrons.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has mourned the death of KwaZulu-Natal MEC Bheki Ntuli, saying it is a sore reminder of the collective loss suffered by the sector.

KwaZulu-Nata (KZN) Premier Sihle Zikalala says the province is planning to get the ball running in working on Covid-19 vaccination sites in all districts to ensure they are in a good state of readiness for when it arrives.

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Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Basic Education says it will be calling for an investigation into why more than 300 000 assistant teachers have not been paid.

Kgoshikgolo Thulare Thulare III died on Wednesday, 6 January, hardly a year after he was inaugurated as the Bapedi King.

Gabuza died at Hillcrest Hospital at 11:35 after being in Intensive Care Unit for a week battling the virus.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says there's no instability at some of the country's cash-strapped water boards.

Motsweding FM DJ Kabelo Molopyane has died, the radio station has announced.

Former presenter of Expresso on SABC3 and former face of Outsurance commercials Katlego Maboe was arrested earlier this month for being in contempt of court.