An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

More updates to follow.

South Africa currently has a cumulative COVID-19 caseload of 1 470 516 along with 45 902 deaths and 1 335 618 recoveries.

Journalists were left seething after EFF spokesperson Vuyani Pambo refused to spill the tea about the highly anticipated meeting.

Police embarked on a massive sweep of Gauteng on Thursday and nabbed suspects involved in illegal mining, GBV crimes, and others.

Will olive branches be extended over tea? Will Zuma reconsider his refusal to appear at the State Capture Commission? Will there be biscuits?

Professor Karim has warned that the third wave is likely to hit SA in June, and said that expediting the vaccination process is critical.

South Africa currently has a cumulative COVID-19 caseload of 1 466 767 along with 45 605 deaths and 1 327 186 recoveries.

About 214 employees will be facing job cuts.

World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February.

Some fine police work from an off-duty officer led to the apprehension of five men who was stormed a Boksburg Post Office on Wednesday

A 53-year-old man has been sentenced to a lengthy stint behind bars after masquerading as an advocate for over seven years.

South Africa currently has a cumulative COVID-19 caseload of 1 463 016 along with 44 399 deaths and 1 318 504 recoveries.

A gunman opened fire on several people at a restaurant in Vanderbijlpark on Tuesday before turning his gun on himself.

A 37-year-old man is expected to appear in court on Thursday after he allegedly raped a minor. The shop owner was arrested on Tuesday.

Limpopo has been battered by heavy rains since the weekend, with localised flooding causing havoc. A silver lining has emerged though.

Police in KZN were able to track down the cell phone of one of five victims who were gunned down in September last year near KwaNdengezi.

South Africa currently has a cumulative COVID-19 caseload of 1 458 948 along with 44 399 deaths and 1 318 504 recoveries.

Elon Musk is a known influencer. Let’s look at the facts.

South Africa currently has a cumulative COVID-19 caseload of 1 456 309 along with 44 399 deaths and 1 306 022 recoveries.

Officials say she may have been held hostage.

Lolly to make you jolly? Beaches are once again open to the public after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced changes to Level 3 lockdown.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the ban on the sale of alcohol has been lifted, with sales permitted between Monday and Thursday.

The Health Ombudsman Malekgapuru Makgoba found that Tembisa Hospital failed to administer proper care to Shonisani Lethole

Some incredibly precious cargo arrived at O.R. Tambo on Monday. One million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have finally arrived in SA.

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on COVID-19 outcomes on Monday. Watch the latest ‘family meeting’ here

The Presidency has announced that Ramaphosa will hold another ‘family meeting’ and announce outcomes of NCCC meetings held last week.

All the latest news in South Africa right here as the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines arrive in the country, setting the rollout strategy underway.

Police have announced that a manhunt is underway to track down those responsible for the latest incident to take place in Khayelitsha

James Vos from CoCT said his office supported the call to lift the alcohol ban.

South Africa currently has a cumulative COVID-19 caseload of 1 443 939 along with 43 633 deaths and 1 284 781 recoveries.

Ster Kinerkor’s woes began in March 2020 when lockdown was first implemented.

The J&J vaccine was tested on more than 44 000 volunteers who received either a single shot or a placebo at random.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 437 798 along with 43 105 deaths and 1 272 197 recoveries.

The Clicks group – who own beloved media store Musica – said that the brand can no longer compete with digital competitors.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 430 648 along with 42 550 deaths and 1 263 476 recoveries.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 423 578 along with 41 797 deaths and 1 254 674 recoveries.

The majority of South Africans are in favour of being vaccinated.

Gauteng Health said that they are aiming to vaccine 10.72 million people by the end of 2021, with health workers the first to get the jab.

The man was caught selling liquor from his house during the alcohol ban. He was also caught with illicit cigarettes and a large amount of cash.

Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane signed an admission of guilt statement and accepted a fine at an Emalahleni police station on Monday.

One SA Movement leader Mmusi Maimane has vowed to reshape the country’s political landscape by promoting local leadership.

The DA say that Ramaphosa has until close of business to respond to their demands for clarity on COVID-19 vaccine procurement.

Deputy President David Mabuza said that Mthembu stood ‘for truth and nothing less’, and hailed his determination to respond to adversity.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 404 839 along with 40 574 deaths and 1 217 492 recoveries.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 392 568 along with 40 076 deaths and 1 201 284 recoveries.

Two bogus doctors were arrested in Molteno and found with R700 000 worth of medicine after running a fraudulent practice.

South African billionaire Johanne Rupert received a jab from the Mediclinic-owned Hirslanden hospital group several days ago.

The eight-year-old brother, who was also in the car, managed to get out before the deadly plunge off Voëlklip cliff in Herold’s Bay.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 380 807 along with 39 501 deaths and 1 183 443 recoveries.

Police have netted the suspect in the tragic double-murder case of a young mother and her baby.

Netcare have conveyed their deep shock and sadness following the helicopter crash, with the CAA combing the scene for more information.

Mthembu was known for his warm sense of humour and ability to find common ground across the benches. Tributes have poured in for ‘a giant’.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthetwa’s comments that SA’s theatre scene is ‘alive and well’ went down like a lead balloon.

After receiving a severe backlash, the funeral service say they will appeal to the courts to have the deceased officer’s body exhumed.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 369 426 along with 38 854 deaths and 1 160 412 recoveries.

Joe Biden vowed to work with other democracies to “rewrite the rules of international trade”.

On his final day as US President, Donald Trump dished out pardons to 73 people, with a further 70 receiving commutations.

SAPS have launched an investigation into the conduct of Worcester police officers who were captured on video assaulting two men.

All the latest news in South Africa right here as Malema reacts to being reported to parliament and questions loom over vaccine procurement.

Heineken SA said that the decision to cut 70 jobs was ‘not easy’, but the trading environment brought by the alcohol ban necessitated it.

President Ramaphosa said “getting enough vaccines as quickly as possible will be one of the biggest tasks of the year”.

The latest SANDF deployment figures were announced during a meeting of parliaments standing committee on defence on Tuesday.

The term ‘South African variant’ is misleading and harmful, experts say, as the strain may have originated in several other countries.

After delivering grim news of further load shedding for the week ahead on Sunday, Eskom have performed a U-turn and suspended the blackouts

The office of the Public Protector confirmed on Monday that beleaguered Mkhwebane needs to take a sabbatical and ‘get some rest’.

All your latest news in South Africa right here, with another week of load shedding expected as vaccine strategies continue to draw concern.

Eskom announced on Sunday that level 1 load shedding will be in place from 23:00 until 5:00 but that stage 2 will resume directly thereafter.

UCT’s student guide aiming to minimise the impact of load shedding might be helpful to others trying to work during these dark times too…

Teachers are scheduled to receive their jabs during phase two of the rollout strategy, but the DA say that concerned educators need more info

Both DJ Fresh and Euphonik have stepped away from the mic while legal process is followed in the wake of rape allegations against the pair.

According to Gauteng police, an unconfirmed number of suspects opened fire on a shack in Phiri, Soweto in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police followed up on information about liquor concoctions in Joubertina and allegedly received a horrific response from the community.

The receptionist at the lodge in Limpopo made a gruesome discovery on Thursday when she found the bodies of the woman and the toddler in the room.

A digital COVID-19 vaccination passport might be required by airlines, stadiums, workplaces and other establishments.

The UK, Brazil and South Africa are now dealing with widespread COVID-19 outbreaks, driven primarily by mutated strains.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 296 806, along with 35 852 deaths and 1 049 740 recoveries.

Pieter Boone, who has a 25-year record of experience in top retail positions around the globe, will replace Brasher in April 2021.

The Hawks have swooped on flats located near the home of slain gangster Teddy Mafia, and recovered narcotics worth around R100 000.

South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 278 303, along with 35 140 deaths and 1 030 930 recoveries.

The complainant in Durban said his business partner’s card was being used by the nurses while he laid in hospital and even after he died.

Sduduzo Magwaza – one of both Jacob Zuma and Zandile Gumede’s most ardent campaigners – was killed in his home on Tuesday by two unknown men.

Motsoaledi said that in order to control high customer volumes at Home Affairs offices, certain services have been temporarily suspended.

While most members of the public were confined to their homes in Milnerton on Monday, one man was out and about flouting lockdown rules.

The suspect, who impersonated a technician, allegedly tried to steal a computer from the offices at the Durban Magistrate’s Court.

The Liberty Fighters Network (LFN), supported by anti-masks and vaccines groups, have submitted court papers against government on Tuesday.

Ramaphosa announced that all of SA’s 20 land ports – including Beitbridge – will be closed for exit and entry until 15 February.

Ramaphosa said on Monday that several channels are being explored in order to ensure that a sufficient number of vaccines are procured.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will provide an update on government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as cases continue to surge nationwide.

TLU SA have published a scathing open letter to Ramaphosa and the ANC, saying that urgent policy reform is needed to save the economy.

Beloved gospel singer and pastor Israel Mosehla has died, with details surrounding his death yet to be announced.

The 49-year-old man initially denied being in possession of alcohol during the first interview but he later confessed to selling it.

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday 8 January, the title of richest man in the world now belongs to South Africa-born Elon Musk.

Teddy Mafia was laid to rest in Shallcross, KZN, on Thursday, with the community turning out to pay respect to the alleged drug lord.

Former spokesperson to the President, Khusela Diko, insists that she was being sarcastic when she wrote the tweet, but few are convinced.

In the latest news in South Africa on Thursday 7 January, Police Minister Bheki Cele comes in for stick for playing Baywatch, while criminals run rampant elsewhere.

Two contractors, who were undertaking routine maintenance at a sewage pump station at the waterfront, were found dead on Tuesday.

Police have arrested three suspects believed to be behind the grizzly triple murder that took place at an initiation camp over the weekend.

In the latest news in South Africa on Wedesday 6 January, the country waits on the NCCC’s meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has questioned how slain gangster Teddy Mafia was able avoid arrest despite authorities knowing about his crimes.