File: Dark grey storm clouds during a rain storm. Romain Costaseca/Hans Lucas via AFP Severe weather warning issued for several parts of SA Several parts of South Africa are set for severe weather. 05 January 2026 Two suspects killed in KZN police shootout Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police in the Uvongo area of Margate. 05 January 2026 UPDATE: Case against five illegal miners postponed The case of five illegal miners at the Westonaria magistrate’s court has been postponed to 22 January for further investigations. 05 January 2026 SADAG reports surge in mental health calls over festive season The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has reported a surge in calls over the holidays. 05 January 2026 Milder red tide hits Elands Bay, shellfish warning remains Residents of Elands Bay say the recent red tide was less intense than previous occurrences. 05 January 2026 load more
File: Dark grey storm clouds during a rain storm. Romain Costaseca/Hans Lucas via AFP Severe weather warning issued for several parts of SA Several parts of South Africa are set for severe weather. 05 January 2026
Two suspects killed in KZN police shootout Two suspects have been killed in a shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police in the Uvongo area of Margate. 05 January 2026
UPDATE: Case against five illegal miners postponed The case of five illegal miners at the Westonaria magistrate’s court has been postponed to 22 January for further investigations. 05 January 2026
SADAG reports surge in mental health calls over festive season The South African Depression and Anxiety Group has reported a surge in calls over the holidays. 05 January 2026
Milder red tide hits Elands Bay, shellfish warning remains Residents of Elands Bay say the recent red tide was less intense than previous occurrences. 05 January 2026