And South Africa's Word of the Year for 2019 is...

The Pan SA Language Board has announced which phrase captured the ethos, mood or preoccupations of 2019. Source

Newborn 'abandoned' in empty house by distressed mother is rescued

A newborn baby believed to have been abandoned in an empty house is doing well thanks to the quick response of community members in the Gamalakhe township near Margate in KwaZulu-Natal. Source

Grade 9 certificate means exiting a phase, not school system - Motshekga

The introduction of a General Education Certificate at the end of Grade 9 symbolises that a pupil has finished one phase of schooling, not that they can leave school, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says. Source

KwaZulu-Natal hostel murder suspects arrested following brutal stabbing

Two men suspected of brutally stabbing a man to death have been arrested at the KwaMashu Hostel, north of Durban. Source

Alleged syndicate in court for robbing people who withdrew large amounts of cash

It is alleged the group worked in an organised manner with a bank employee whom they paid to tip them off when customers made large withdrawals. Source

Appointment of chief labour relations officer above board - JB Marks Municipality

The appointment of a chief labour relations officer at the troubled JB Marks Municipality, which houses Ventersdorp and Potchefstroom in the North West, falls in line with its requirements. Source

Dros Rape: Ninow expected to testify during sentencing proceedings

Convicted rapist Nicholas Ninow is expected to take the stand, when he testifies in mitigation of sentence. Source

Searching for bombs in Strelitzia Dam: 19 mortars recovered so far but dam remains open

The discovery came after four other bombs were found by local residents in the dam. They were easily visible because of low water levels. Source

Popular Makhanda dancer's alleged killer in the dock

A man has appeared in the Grahamstown Magistrate's Court for allegedly killing popular dancer Ayanda Nondlwana. Source

Almost 190 workers in the Gauteng health dept doing business with govt, 158 face disciplinary hearings

About 158 workers from the Gauteng Department of Health are facing disciplinary hearings for allegedly doing business with government. Source

Steinhoff: To go for low-hanging fruit or big fish, asks Batohi

Choosing her words carefully in the public forum of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, NPA boss Shamila Batohi says the prosecuting authority and the Hawks are working closely together on the Steinhoff case and that there is progress. Source

100 Eskom managers 'don't want to be vetted' - State Security Agency

Some government employees do not want to be vetted, including at state-owned enterprises, the State Security Agency told Parliament. Source