The discovery of another woman’s body in KwaThema, Springs, has pushed the number of women whose deaths are being investigated across Ekurhuleni to eight, prompting an intensified police operation and a R400,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest. Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane confirmed the latest developments on Tuesday night, saying the number of cases under investigation had been revised upwards after police identified another case that had initially not been included in the…

The number of women found dead in Ekurhuleni since July has risen to seven, with police confirming that the body of another woman was discovered floating in a river in Clayville on 7 September. The latest discovery, near the Mall of Tembisa, has added to mounting concern over a series of deaths that has left communities across the metro fearful and prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to direct police to urgently investigate the killings. Acting Gauteng Police Commissioner Major General Fred…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed police to prioritise investigations into the deaths of women whose bodies have been discovered in Ekurhuleni over the past two months, as concern grows over the possibility that some of the killings could be linked. The latest discovery was made in KwaThema, Springs, on Tuesday morning, bringing to six the number of women whose bodies have been found in the Ekurhuleni district during the past two months. Five bodies had previously been discovered in and…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi, India, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, where South Africa is expected to push for increased trade and investment, industrialisation and greater investment in African infrastructure. Ramaphosa arrived in the Indian capital on Friday morning for the summit, which will take place from 12 to 13 September at the Bharat Mandapam under India’s chairship. The summit is being held under the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Security”. It will bring…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Hassan, 71, died on Monday, 7 September 2026, while receiving treatment for a cardiac condition. Ramaphosa, who is currently chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), expressed his condolences to President Hassan, her children, extended family and friends. Hafidh Hassan had a career in agriculture and was an agricultural academic and agriculturalist. Ramaphosa also extended his sympathies…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho as the new permanent head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), placing an experienced investigator at the helm of one of the country’s key institutions in the fight against corruption. Lekgetho’s appointment takes effect on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in terms of section 3(1)(a) of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act of 1996. He succeeds Andy Mothibi, who left the SIU on February 1 to take up the position of…

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is recovering well after undergoing a minor surgical procedure, his office has confirmed, as it moved to address growing speculation about his health and his absence from some public engagements. The update, issued on Sunday, 30 August, comes after reports and speculation in the media about the whereabouts and health of the Deputy President, who has been less visible at public events in recent weeks. The Office of the Deputy President said Mashatile became unwell while…

Government strategic infrastructure portfolio rises to US$104.66 billion as authorities prioritise water, transport, energy and municipal projects South Africa is stepping up efforts to accelerate infrastructure development as the government seeks to attract investment, strengthen economic activity and create new jobs. This is reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner. The value of the country’s strategic government infrastructure project portfolio has reached US$104.66 billion, up from approximately US$21.31 billion in 2020. President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa said the infrastructure pipeline had expanded…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 for Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Eunice Mokgohloa, who died last week aged 65 after a distinguished legal career spanning more than three decades. Mokgohloa died on 20 August 2026. Her funeral service will be held at 07h30 on Saturday at Hillsong Church in Wonderboom, Pretoria, before she is laid to rest in the capital. The Presidency said the Special Official Funeral Category 2 would include ceremonial elements provided…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended government’s approach to migration, water shortages, municipal failures and illegal mining, telling the National Assembly that South Africa is taking steps to address some of the country’s most pressing challenges. Responding to questions from MPs on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said government had firmly rejected xenophobia, Afrophobia, vigilantism and discrimination against migrants, while arguing that migration challenges should be addressed through the rule of law and stronger state institutions. The issue of anti migrant protests was raised…