Statistics South Africa has confirmed that one of its internal systems was compromised in a cyberattack, after a hacking group demanded a $100,000 ransom in exchange for withholding allegedly stolen data. The breach, which reportedly affected the agency’s human resources database, is the latest in a series of cyber-extortion incidents targeting South African public institutions….
South African police have arrested five suspected drug couriers at OR Tambo International Airport after narcotics worth more than R5 million were allegedly discovered hidden in clothing and on their bodies, in what authorities describe as another major blow to international trafficking syndicates. The arrests took place on Saturday, 28 March 2026, at the country’s…
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South Africa is preparing to enforce stricter penalties for SIM card registration violations as authorities raise alarm over the role of unregistered and fraudulently registered numbers in organised crime. The issue has gained urgency following an emergency meeting convened by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, bringing together officials from the Justice, Crime Prevention…
South Africa’s growing water crisis is increasingly being linked to failing municipal infrastructure rather than a lack of natural water resources, according to engineers and industry experts. At the recent Infrastructure Africa conference held in Cape Town, specialists highlighted that nearly half of the country’s treated water — approximately 47% — is lost before it…
South African authorities have intensified efforts to combat the illegal trade in counterfeit goods, seizing items worth more than R160 million during coordinated operations across multiple provinces. The raids, led by the South African Police Service, targeted key distribution and manufacturing hubs, revealing the scale and organisation of illicit trade networks operating within the country….
A surge in violent attacks targeting legal professionals has raised alarm across South Africa, with industry leaders warning that the profession is becoming increasingly dangerous. The concerns were highlighted by Nkosana Mvundlela, president of the Law Society of South Africa, following the fatal shooting of a legal practitioner outside the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and…
South African Airways (SAA) is facing renewed scrutiny after its latest financial results revealed that much of its reported profitability may not stem from core airline operations. The state-owned carrier declared a net profit of R155 million for the 2024–25 financial year, alongside an operating profit of R336 million and revenue of R9.266 billion. The…
South Africa has outlined a phased plan to eliminate load reduction, with some provinces expected to see relief as early as 2026, while others may only experience full stabilisation by the end of the 2026/27 financial year. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced the timeline in Parliament, highlighting progress made through interventions introduced by Eskom and…
Johannesburg has taken a significant step towards cleaner transport with the launch of its first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, marking the beginning of a broader transition to sustainable mobility across the city. The facility, located in Booysens, was officially unveiled on 24 March 2026 by Executive Mayor Dada Morero as part of City Power’s…
