IN PICTURES: The World's Top News Photography of the day

AFP|Published

A selection of the top news photography from around the world this Friday, November 28.

Did Batohi's evidence-based recommendation to the President on Chauke's fitness hold weight?

Hope Ntanzi|Published

The Nkabinde Inquiry heard Batohi insist her recommendation on Andrew Chauke’s fitness was grounded in full underlying evidence, not selective legal opinions, as ...

Organised crime wearing designer suits, fueled by greed, says Cachalia | Crime Stats

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia has warned that organised crime networks are infiltrating state institutions while posing as legitimate businesspeople.

Police statistics reveal crime challenges in Cape Town - gang activity a common thread

Staff Reporter|Published

Local leaders express urgency as crime statistics reveal ongoing challenges in Cape Town, highlighting the struggle against gang violence and the necessity for police ...

Crisis In RAF: Legal head has no law degree Creecy reveals as entity bleeds money in court

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy exposes serious flaws in the Road Accident Fund's legal department, revealing that its head lacks a law degree and calling for ...

Germany warns Trump on SA 'rift'

AFP and Manyane Manyane|Published

Trump said he was excluding South Africa from the 2026 summit, due to be held at his own golf resort in Miami, citing alleged " horrific Human Rights Abuses" against ...

Matlala reveals 'links' with suspended top cop Sibiya

Theolin Tembo|Published

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s connections with deputy national commissioner for crime detection Shadrack Sibiya came under the spotlight.

Cape Town Conversation: Mbeki calls for concrete results on global order

Unathi Kondile|Published

Handing over of the G20’s leadership to the US made it even more important for the forum to continue returning to the theme

R13.5m blow for suspected Tembisa Hospital looter

Simon Majadibodu|Published

The Special Investigating Unit has recovered more than R13.5 million from a Tembisa Hospital nurse implicated in a wide-ranging corruption probe.

When Ritual Becomes Performance: Reflecting on Andile Dyalvane exhibition

Unathi Kondile|Published

Dyalvane's work avoids the art-school inspired “my-identity-this, my-identity-that” framing that black artists are often pigeonholed into. For Dyalvane, the art ...

Khayelitsha community leaders reject claims of extortion at MyCiTi Spine Road depot

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Urban Mobility Directorate confirmed that the City was seeking an urgent interdict against a group of individuals attempting to force out the appointed security ...

Over 11,000 bullying incidents reported at SA schools in the last year

Thobeka Ngema|Published

The education department says it has implemented comprehensive and collaborative programmes and strategies with provinces, districts, and schools to address bullying ...

‘Child killer’ deemed unfit to stand trial, sent to Valkenberg

Kim Swartz|Published

Xavier Mitchell's family learns in court that he was stabbed ten times, and the accused will not face trial but will be sent to a mental health facility. Witness ...

Kenyan runner Evans Kibet reveals how he was tricked into fighting in Russia-Ukraine conflict

AFP|Updated

Kenyan long-distance runner Evans Kibet's journey took a dark turn when he was deceived into signing a military contract in Russia, leading to his capture in Ukraine. ...

Batohi accuses Chauke of ignoring evidence in Mdluli case

Staff Reporter|Published

In a stunning revelation at the Nkabinde inquiry, NDPP Shamila Batohi has accused DPP Andrew Chauke of abandoning crucial evidence in high-profile charges against ...

Heroic firefighter saves choking baby in Brackenfell

Staff Reporter|Published

A Brackenfell family expresses heartfelt gratitude to firefighter Arlin Thielman, whose quick actions saved their four-month-old baby, Daniel, from a life-threatening ...

GRAPHIC: December World News Events Calendar

Graphic News|Published

December’s events include the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the meeting between Putin and Modi, the European Council summit in Brussels, and the elections ...

Government hauled to court over failure to prevent 'vigilante obstruction’ at public clinics

Zelda Venter|Published

Urgent court petition by civil society organisations seeks to end vigilante actions blocking healthcare access for vulnerable patients in Gauteng, including foreign ...

Pictures:Israeli military bulldozers demolish shops in West Bank

Xinhua|Published

Israel's military on launched a new operation against Palestine.

Meet the six candidates shortlisted to take over NPA hot seat from Shamila Batohi

IOL Reporter|Updated

The Justice Ministry’s Advisory Panel, chaired by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, has moved a step closer to appointing South Africa’s next top prosecutor.