Sunday, 6 September 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the killings of 12 police officers, calling them an attack on the country’s authority and demanding safer stations, better equipment and operational support.

The Justice Committee said acting IDAC head Advocate Ntutuzelo Vanara must rebuild public trust after Andrea Johnson’s resignation and allegations that the institution was compromised by criminal syndicates.

A damaged water pipeline left Beaufort West Municipality trying to avert a crisis; eight trucks are supplying residents, while the provincial department provided R1 million for emergency repairs.

The South African Weather Service issued a level-two severe thunderstorm warning for north-western KwaZulu-Natal, including Newcastle, Ladysmith and Utrecht, with a 60% chance of rain.

Bertha Charuma’s music-led programme featured a double Nina Simone selection and explored the bittersweet stories behind “Plain Gold Ring” and “Mr Bojangles”.