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In 2023, the Johannesburg High Court set aside a decision by former minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, to terminate the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit regime and to reconsider his decision, following a fair process.

Home affairs in court fight to block 22 Afghan nationals ‘fleeing the Taliban’ entry into SA

SA refused entry to 22 Afghan nationals despite a court order that SA should grant them asylum

Two brothers from a well-known family in Potchefstroom were shot, one fatally, during a business meeting.

73-year-old man under police guard after allegedly shooting brothers

Two brothers from a well-known family in Potchefstroom were shot, one fatally, during a business meeting.

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola. File picture

‘An attack on a police officer is an attack on the state’ — police warn communities after viral video of attack on cops

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola warned that police would not tolerate unruly behaviour from community members who disrespect police officers.

Johannesburg MMC of social development and health Ennie Makhafola, left, and public safety MMC Mgcini Tshwaku at Jeppe Clinic to address staff and patients' grievances.

Nurses at Jeppestown clinic complain about hostile, unsafe workplace

Nurses at Jeppestown Clinic say their workplace is dangerous as some patients manage to enter the health facility with weapons

Police confiscated three unlicensed firearms with ammunition, signal jammers, gloves, balaclavas and a vehicle.

Suspected hijackers fatally wounded in shoot-out with Pretoria police

Three suspects allegedly involved in hijackings around Pretoria were fatally wounded and two others injured in a shoot-out with the police on Tuesday night in Atteridgeville.

Schools, businesses and transport services have been suspended, and authorities are relocating residents in some parts of Hubei and Hunan, state media reported. Stock photo.

Disaster teams on high alert as KZN braces for severe weather conditions

KwaZulu-Natal cooperative governance and traditional affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has called on residents to exercise caution as the province is expected to experience adverse weather conditions throughout the week.

Five Mexican nationals arrested by the Hawks in Mpumalanga were remanded on Monday..

Case against Mexicans arrested in raid on crystal meth lab in Mpumalanga postponed

The case against five Mexicans and a South African arrested after the discovery of a R350m crystal methamphetamine laboratory on a farm in Volksrust, Mpumalanga, has been postponed to Friday.

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola.

Police commissioner Masemola next to testify at Madlanga commission

National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola is expected to testify at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Monday.

Minister of Public Works Dean Macpherson.

CIDB blacklists 40 contractors from doing business with public works department

Public works and infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the decision by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) to blacklist 40 contractors from doing business with the department and its entities.

Sibusiso Zitha murdered his girlfriend Thembekile Letlape, who found social media fame after starting her own bakery.

15-year prison term meted out to 'Pastry Princess' killer Sibusiso Zitha

The high court in Johannesburg has sentenced Sibusiso Zitha to 15 years' imprisonment for the murder of Thembekile Letlape, a celebrity baker known as the “Pastry Princess”.

The sentencing of convicted murderer Sibusiso Zitha began on Thursday.

The tragic end of the 'Pastry Princess', who fell in love with a 'broken man'

Sibuso Zitha, 41, and Thembekile Letlape, 38, met at a corporate event about six years ago for the first time and lost contact for the longest time and were unable to communicate.

The sentencing of convicted murderer Sibusiso Zitha began on Thursday.

Pastry Princess murderer admits to being a bad partner

Sibusiso Zitha, 41, found guilty of the murder of Thembekile Letlape, 38, a celebrity chef known as the “Pastry Princess”, admitted he introduced his partner to bad things including drugs.

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day

Motsoaledi urges stakeholders to support health ombud's office

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi urged health industry stakeholders to support the office of the health ombudsman to continue building a safe and ethical healthcare system for all South Africans

Candidates assembled at an exercise field in Johannesburg before fitness tests for the JMPD recruitment programme, which began on August 25.

Two candidates die during fitness tests for Joburg metro police jobs

Johannesburg metro police have confirmed the death of two trainee candidates who participated in its recent recruitment and selection programme.

Restaurant destroyed by fire at Rietvlei Zoo Farm.

Restaurant fire at Rietvlei Zoo Farm

The two-storey container Farmhouse Restaurant and Bar at Rietvlei Zoo Farm near Alberton caught alight on Tuesday.