The murder of ANC ward councillor Aubrey Tsengwa in Knysna has raised fresh concerns about political violence ahead of South Africa’s local government elections. Tsengwa, 48, was shot dead in Ngxalo Street on Wednesday night after an unknown gunman allegedly opened fire on the vehicle in which he was travelling. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said officers responded to the shooting at about 9:20pm and found Tsengwa with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and upper body. He was declared dead…

Investigations into several deadly building collapses in Gauteng and the Western Cape have identified non-compliance, inadequate oversight and poor record-keeping as major contributing factors. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson briefed the media in Pretoria, outlining findings from investigations into a series of building collapses that have claimed dozens of lives and injured scores of people. Macpherson said some investigations were hampered by the absence of basic records, including documentation identifying those responsible for the design, construction and supervision…

The Hawks have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the killing of two police officers and two women in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, by the Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Germiston following an intelligence-driven operation.According to the Hawks, investigators traced the suspect to Ekurhuleni before apprehending him.The latest arrest brings to three the number of suspects identified and charged in connection with the killings, which took place on 7 August 2026. The…