Domestic

Deputy President David Mabuza said the country has come to the end of another challenging year due to the prolonged fight against the coronavirus. He delivered the Christmas message on behalf of the government.

The introduction of a new smart card driving licence by the Department of Transport has been delayed until next year.

Two men were remanded in custody on Friday following their arrest for allegedly running an extortion racket.

At least 12 people were killed in two horrific accidents in the Free State and Limpopo on Friday.

The National Department of Health announced revised protocols on Covid19 contact tracing, quarantining, and isolation. The changes were confirmed in a circular from the Head of Department, Dr Sandile Buthulezi, to provincial heads of department.

A 46-year-old man is expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court next Tuesday after six pieces of rhino horn were found at ORTIA in a consignment of chocolates destined for China.

South Africa’s big three pathology groups, Pathcare, Lancet and Ampath, are expected to lower the price of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests to no more than R150 per test.

A man accused of raping a toddler before giving her money for sweets will spend Christmas behind bars.

South Africa’s agricultural sector will end 2021 on a “positive note” following bumper harvests and increased exports.