Police in the North West are investigating a case of arson following a fire that destroyed the school hall at Matlhare Mokautu Secondary School in Monakato township. According to the Department of Education, the damage is estimated at R5 million. The fire broke out after school hours on Friday, 21 August 2026. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and investigations are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. “The fire caused extensive damage to the school…

The African National Congress (ANC) has unveiled its pool of mayoral hopefuls ahead of the November local government elections, but voters will have to wait until September to find out who will ultimately carry the party’s flag in each of the country’s major cities and metros. The ANC presented multiple candidates for each municipality at a gathering in Sandton on Saturday, rather than naming a single mayoral candidate per city. The party says the final selections will be made by…

A whistle-blower’s tip helped authorities uncover and thwart an alleged plot targeting a senior official in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has praised the whistle-blower for coming forward, saying the information may have prevented the loss of lives. According to the minister, the alleged plot was linked to the official’s refusal to approve questionable contracts. After receiving the information, the department acted swiftly to investigate the allegations. Law enforcement agencies subsequently…