The first arrests effected since a string of kidnappings started plaguing Nelson Mandela Bay last year are now null and void after the Hawks in the Eastern Cape released the suspects, despite two of them being on the scene where the latest victim was found.
The Road Accident Fund has lost its case against the Auditor-General
A body that washed ashore on a Gqeberha beach has taken the number of bodies found at local beaches to three this week alone, according to the police.
The Electoral Court has dismissed five cases brought by political parties who appealed their exclusion from contesting the elections.
The South African Weather Service predicted warm to hot temperatures for several provinces, with fog expected in some places.
Back running his more favoured 200m event, world 400m record holder Wayde van Niekerk is on a concerted drive to enjoy himself more in what remains of his career and take things a lot less seriously.
An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.
Gauteng police have arrested three people for the murder of Rand Water executive Teboho Joala and his bodyguard earlier this year.
Defence Minister Thandi Modise's office confirmed that corruption-accused former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula had applied for state legal funding of her trial – and revealed that a senior legal official had "actioned" the request without proper approval.
Former Western Cape ANC leader Marius Fransman's new political party, the Peoples Movement for Change, has welcomed 60 new members who were previously part of the DA.
Stormers assistant coach Rito Hlungwani says making several changes was necessary for Saturday's URC clash against Ospreys in Cape Town.
The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Friday, though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown.
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has sentenced the ringleader of a tax fraud syndicate that defrauded the SA Revenue Services to an effective 65 years imprisonment.
Shares of JSE-listed packaging and paper producer Mondi jumped more than 10% on Friday when it announced it has decided not to go to battle to acquire industry peer DS Smith, which has another hefty offer.
The Cape Town, OR Tambo and King Shaka international airports have all slid down the Skytrax international ranking in recent years, but remain amongst the 100 best in the world.
Celebrity bodyguard Anwar Khan has been granted R200 000 bail in the Dimbaza Magistrate's Court, but his co-accused has been denied bail.
A senior human resources manager in Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha's office has been arrested for misrepresenting his qualifications.
The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa swooped on an illegal Hanover Park backyard pit bull breeder and shut down the operation on Tuesday.
They're being outdone by the Bulls so far this season, but the Stormers could still arrest that pattern, writes Rob Houwing.
Former teacher and sex assault accused William Breytenbach's case of multiple sexual assault charges drags on, with yet another postponement on Friday.
India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Businessman Mthunzi Mdwaba has lost a second defamation case after his comments last year that ministers were seeking R500 million in bribes from him.
The Takeover Regulation Panel said on Friday it has started an investigation into Ascendis Health after a litany of complaints at a firm that is eyeing delisting from the JSE this year.
The disciplinary hearings of 1 456 Unisa students, who were allegedly involved in plagiarism earlier this year, started on 25 March.
Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt is on track to becoming one of the game's greats, writes Lloyd Burnard.