Four minibus taxis have been torched in Johannesburg's inner city, the JPMD says.

Some developed economies which rushed ahead with decommissioning coal plants have ended up with "energy complexities", says Environment Minister Barbara Creecy.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has arrested 11 Tshwane Metro Police Department officers over allegations of assault.

Massive electricity and water bills received by some Tshwane residents were a result of the City failing to take meter readings regularly, the Public Protector has found.

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More than 50 parties have candidates up for election across the City of Cape Town. As the 1 November municipal elections loom, what are some of the promises those hoping for a seat in council are making?

The accused - Philani Kwatsha, Mzivukile Galela, Mzwamadoda Ngoqo and Vunyiwe Toto - appeared in the Port Elizabeth Specialised Commercial Crime Court on charges of fraud.

The North West Department of Education temporarily removed the principal to allow its probe to "run smoothly".

The DA's mayoral candidate for Beaufort West, Derick Welgemoed, has come under fire for allegedly owing the already financial distressed municipality R600 000 in outstanding municipal arrears.

What started as a way to beat the summer heat while protesting poor service delivery and road infrastructure for residents in Evaton West has resulted in some headway in fixing a road they say has had a giant pothole for over a decade.

Veteran snake rescuer Nick Evans had his hands full battling an army of ants during a mamba rescue in KwaZulu-Natal in September.

Outspoken community activist Geoff Moeletsi is determined to make his mark in the Rustenburg Local Municipality as an independent councillor.

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.

The government is making promises of housing and land for military veterans.

Mandla Msibi and his co-accused were arrested following an incident on 22 August, where two people were shot and killed in Nelspruit.

Gauteng police applauded Johannesburg-based undercover officers, who rescued 50 Ethiopian nationals from a house in Zakariyya Park, near Lenasia, in Gauteng.

One of the accused has submitted that a cop can attend to a crime scene even when off-duty.

Chaos erupted on the streets of Cape Town after the police used stun grenades to disperse social justice activists who protested outside the DA's provincial offices in Greenmarket Square.

It's all systems go for the 2021 matric finals and quality assurance council Umalusi has issued a stern warning against cheating or question paper leaks.

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise, her deputy, Thabang Makwetla, and Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele were rescued by the Special Task Force Unit at St George's Conference Centre in Irene, Pretoria.