A week-long Operation Shanela 2 crackdown across the Northern Cape saw police arrest 163 suspects, shut down illegal liquor outlets and seize drugs, weapons and stolen goods in a sweeping crime blitz. Read more: Northern Cape police target crime hotspots, net 163 arrests in week-long crackdown
SARS has outlined the 2026 tax rules, confirming deadlines and identifying which South Africans can skip filing if their income remains simple and within set limits. Read more: SARS spells out 2026 tax rules – and who can skip filing
Motorists face a sharper-than-expected fuel price hike from May 6, with petrol and diesel surging amid global oil pressures and added levies – and even bigger increases looming. Read more: May fuel price shock hits harder than expected
Following a prolonged legal battle, a 63-year-old Prieska man has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for raping his 31-year-old niece. Read more: Eight years for Prieska uncle convicted of raping niece
The Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board has assured licence holders that trading hours will continue despite a Northern Cape High Court judgment finding that adequate public participation had not been obtained regarding extended liquor trading hours. Read more: Northern Cape liquor trading hours continue ‘as usual’ despite High Court ruling
Sassa has announced a staggered payment schedule for May 2026 social grants, starting with older persons on May 5, followed by disability grants on May 6, and all other grants from May 7. Read more: May 2026 Sassa grant payments roll out this week
A Kakamas man has received a suspended sentence after being convicted of striking a six-year-old boy with a stone, leaving the child with a head injury. Read more: Kakamas man avoids jail after assaulting six-year-old boy
Motorists face sharp fuel price hikes from May 6, with petrol set to rise by about R1.88/litre and diesel by over R4/litre amid surging global oil prices and fading tax relief. Read more: May fuel hike set to hit hard – even steeper increases may be on the way
A Rosedale woman has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by an Upington court after fatally stabbing her life partner during an argument. Read more: Rosedale woman gets 18 years after deadly dispute with life partner