Earlier, the utility said it had hoped not to, but rolling blackouts will resume nationwide within the hour.

The power utility, which has been battling with breakdowns in generation units, said it was also struggling to keep up with the higher demand for electricity as a result of the cold front.

But what consequences could people face for lying about crimes in a country where violence is a common occurrence?

"Just a point of correction. I resigned as an MP. I remain a member of the DA."

The IEC said the postponement of the general election, instead, requires the attention of the national legislatures or another approach to a court dependent on the justifications provided to the court.

Police Minister Bheki Cele released the quarterly crime statistics on Friday.

As the country’s queer community continues to live in fear in light of the recent attacks against them, being homeless means that the struggle for survival is greater due to being not safe.

The body of 40-year-old Andile ‘Lulu’ Ntuthela was found in a shallow grave in the backyard of the man who has now been arrested in connection with his murder.

South Africans were looking forward to the Human Rights Day long weekend, the Easter break, and school holidays under lockdown level 1, but experts warn this may result in increased risk for a third COVID-19 wave.

Daily Maverick journalist Marianne Thamm said her home was broken into by crime intelligence resulting in her work laptops being stolen.

Department of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga called for a minute of silence to be observed to remember the deceased.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering his fifth State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday and is tackling topics such as the ailing economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and gender-based violence.

Many of the app's users have raised concerns and questions about what the updated policy meant for their personal data with rumours circulating that the mobile application will be sharing the personal data of its users with its parent company, Facebook.

Ramaphosa is virtually delivering the party’s January 8 Statement.

Late last year, the public broadcaster announced that it had temporarily halted the consultation process after being confronted by angry staff.

Some queer people say the continued ostracisation and homophobic treatment from their communities and relatives mean they can't go back home.

According to the Department of Health 175 more deaths were reported, 93 coming from the Eastern Cape, bringing the country’s total death toll to 23,451.

Dr Palesa “Bev” Ditsie, teaches us about the important role Johannesburg Pride played in the acceptance of the LGBQTIA+ community in post-apartheid South Africa.