The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for a spell of extreme winter weather starting this weekend, saying snow could fall in all provinces except Limpopo, along with damaging winds, thunderstorms, and bitter cold. “This will be a particularly intense system,” SAWS said in a media statement released Thursday, June 5. “The severe weather is expected to persist over the country until at least the middle of next week, especially in the eastern provinces.” The storm system,…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking part in the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), being held from 2–6 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. This international event brings together leaders from across the world to discuss how to reduce the impact of disasters, especially as extreme weather events grow more frequent and dangerous. SADC, through its Secretariat, is using the platform to share its experiences, learn from others, and strengthen its commitment to building resilience in…

Nearly half of Zimbabwean men between the ages of 15 and 49 have never been married, according to new figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). The data comes from the 2023–24 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), officially launched on Monday, June 3. According to the findings, 45% of men in the key reproductive age group have never married, while 48% are currently married or cohabiting. Another 6% are divorced or separated, and just 1% are widowed.…

The National police commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has condemned the attack on Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) officers in Westbury, Johannesburg and called on the community to support police efforts against crime. This comes after AGU officers were attacked by residents while conducting an operation in the area on Tuesday afternoon. At around 3:50 p.m., officers were patrolling Steytler Street when they arrested a man found in possession of drugs. Shortly after the arrest, police…

Top prison officials from across Southern Africa have resolved to boost intelligence capabilities in prisons to help detect threats and support the region’s peace and security efforts. They gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from May 28 to 30, 2025, for the Annual Regional Conference of Heads of Corrections, Prisons, and Penitentiary Services.  The conference was organised by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with support from the European Union-funded ECESPA Programme, under the theme “Intelligence Gathering for Early Warning:…

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially announced that the 2025 Tax Filing Season will run from 7 July to 20 October 2025 for non-provisional taxpayers. This announcement was made in a media statement released by SARS on Monday, June 2. The revenue collector confirmed that a large number of taxpayers will be automatically assessed this year. “From 7 to 20 July 2025, we will notify qualifying taxpayers via SMS and email about their auto assessments,” SARS said. Taxpayers…

A respected Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot, Squadron Leader (Retired) Vuyo Ncube, died on Friday after his fighter jet crashed during a training flight near Gweru. The crash happened in the Carafoc area, not far from the Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base, formerly known as Thornhill, according to eyewitness. The aircraft, a Chengdu J-7/F-7, was on a routine mission when it went down. Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic and confusion. “We saw smoke coming from the trees and rushed…

Fezile Ngubane, a young man from KwaMashu, has been cleared by police after being wrongly accused in a dangerous crime ring that targeted young women across the country. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed on Saturday, 31 May, that Ngubane is not a suspect, but a victim used by criminals to carry out their schemes. Ngubane’s father took him to the KwaMashu police station after hearing his son was wanted in connection with the murder of Olorato. This led…

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Dr. Tshenuwani Farisani, one of the founding leaders of the council and a key figure in shaping South Africa’s taxi industry. In a heartfelt media statement, SANTACO praised Dr. Farisani for his powerful influence as a liberation theologian, statesman, and visionary. They said he was more than just a leader — he was a guiding light who believed in unity and transformation. “We were truly…

In a dramatic turn of events, police have confirmed that Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya, the main suspect in the brutal murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, has been shot and killed in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe announced the news early Friday morning. “The main suspect in the Olorato Mongale murder case has been shot and killed in Durban, KZN. Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is on the scene.” The shooting reportedly took place during a high-stakes operation as police closed…