President Cyril Ramaphosa described the death of Chad President Idriss Déby Itno in military violence as "disturbing news", and expressed concern on behalf of the South African government about developments in that country.

The office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence was undermined by the conduct of the State Security Agency, and the director-general in particular, it has been revealed at the state capture inquiry.

The Gauteng Department of Social Development is lodging an urgent application to ensure the closure of an early childhood development centre in Alexandra, Johannesburg.

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A female security officer has been seriously injured in an attack at a landfill site in Cape Town.

Satellites captured a dramatic plume of smoke as the fire raced toward the University of Cape Town.

Deon Meyer has received the French Order of Arts and Letters for his contribution to the arts and literature in France.

A candidate vying for a permanent position as a judge of the Gauteng High Court withdrew his application over allegations that he behaved inappropriately towards a woman.

The businesswoman allegedly gave the councillor money to organise an event her company had been hired to arrange, which was in breach of an agreement with the municipality.

Firefighters will be on standby throughout the evening to prevent any flare-ups.

The people who would be guardians to a literally unbelievable pool of money are not answering questions.

Many University of Cape Town students, who were displaced by a runaway veldfire, have been without necessities, like toiletries or a change of clothes, since the weekend.

South Africa recorded 853 new Covid-19 infections by Tuesday and 130 new Covid-19-related deaths, taking the confirmed death toll to 53 887.

A 13-year-old girl has undergone a successful heart transplant at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town - a journey that has inspired her to becoming a doctor one day.

The Inspector General of Intelligence provided the full bundle of documents to the three ministers and the president. A date was set, where he was to receive input, but he was instead informed of a complaint.

A 14-year-old girl, who was arrested and charged for allegedly assaulting Lufuno Mavhunga, will appear in court again on Thursday.

The Judicial Service Commission has announced its picks for six vacancies on the Gauteng High Court Bench.

Warrant Officer Vukile David Nhlapho testified in the Piet Retief Magistrate's Court, in the case against four farmers and a farmworker.

The president of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Justice Mandisa Maya, has said she "doubted" enough had been done to provide disabled judicial officials with an environment to perform their work.

PPE worth R40 million were burnt in the blaze that damaged parts of Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says.