Gauteng police have launched a manhunt after a truck carrying liquor worth about R3m million was hijacked in Vereeniging earlier this week.

Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi is set to visit a high school after a suspected gang member was set alight near the school.

A building is on fire in downtown Johannesburg, as the fire department, police and emergency medical rescue services try to put it out.

Three people, aged between 33 and 51, have been arrested for impersonating members of the SAPS' elite Hawks unit, an official said.

The man who was arrested in connection with a "hoax bomb" planted at the Taqwa mosque in Vereeniging, Gauteng earlier this month, abandoned his bail application

The potential witnesses who may be called to testify before the parliamentary inquiry into the naturalisation of the Guptas should not expect to be treated with kid gloves.

It is not clear at this stage what caused the death. We will wait for post-mortem results

Judge Jordaan said it was clear that the father had abused and neglected all five his children - ranging from three to 16 years - over a number of years.

The father known as the Springs Monster has been found guilty of rape, attempted murder and child abuse in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria.

Gauteng police confirmed an investigation has been launched after officers stationed at Jeppe Police Station were caught manhandling a woman

Gauteng parents have one day left to accept or decline school placement offers, the Department of Education said on Thursday.

Ngoako Mashao has cerebral palsy which affects his movement and posture and disappeared on Tuesday.

Musicians, friends, family, fans and the public will attend a memorial for award-winning hip-hop artist Linda Mkhize at the Newtown Music Factory.

Two suspects already had cash in their hands when members of the Hawks burst into their hotel room and arrested them for extortion.

Tshwane municipal manager Moeketsi Mosola professed innocence on the awarding of a multi-million rand project management contract awarded to GladAfrica.

Sassa said there were no major challenges experienced in August in payments to beneficiaries compared to July.