3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (347+ words) As South Africa prepares to commemorate Freedom Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens to recommit to defending democracy and upholding human rights. In his latest "From the Desk of the President" address, Ramaphosa reflected on the country's democratic journey,…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (454+ words) With nominations for Kwa Zulu-Natal leadership candidates set to close on Monday, the DA provincial leadership race has narrowed into a two-horse race between the party's e Thekwini councillor Sthembiso Ngema and DA MP Mzamo Billy. Ngema is the DA's…...

2+ hour, 58+ min ago  (183+ words) ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and the party's top seven are expected to present the party's local government action plan at Luthuli House on Monday. According to a statement by the party's spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu, the top seven will provide an…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (685+ words) This week's Impact Report reflects the steady, on-the-ground effect of reporting by The Witness. Issues raised in our pages are beginning to draw responses, prompt action, and, in some cases, bring relief to communities. ALSO READ | Impact report: From hospital…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (472+ words) Stock farmers in Pietermaritzburg have blown the whistle on what they claim is a thriving underground market for stolen livestock, with some local shisanyama outlets accused of driving demand. The Vimbani Bafana Smero association, representing farmers in Edendale and surrounding…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (359+ words) Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi was put on the spot at the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday, where he was accused of being untruthful about his actions at a 2 am operation later linked to a death....

5+ day, 19+ min ago  (273+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday announced the appointment of former CODESA negotiations lead negotiator Roelf Meyer as South Africa's next ambassador to the United States, in a move seen as a strategic effort to stabilise diplomatic relations between the two…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (278+ words) The Kwa Zulu-Natal Department of Transport is turning up the heat on fraudsters, launching a sweeping crackdown that could see illegally obtained driver's licences cancelled and offenders blacklisted along with driving schools involved. At the centre of the clean-up is…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (134+ words) A 29-year-old suspect was shot and killed during a shoot-out with police in the Emadulaneni area in Msinga on Friday. Umzinyathi District police said members of the Tactical Response Team (TRT) acted on intelligence regarding a suspect allegedly in possession…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (261+ words) The National Lottery's LOTTO jackpot has rolled over to an estimated R77 million for the draw on Saturday, April, 11, 2026. Lottery operator Ithuba Holdings said the growing jackpot presents another major opportunity for South Africans to win a multimillion-rand prize. The draw…...