Bekkersdal residents living in fear three months after mass shooting
FILE| Bekkersdal mass shooting crime scene. Residents of Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, say they are…
Bekkersdal residents living in fear three months after mass shooting
FILE| Bekkersdal mass shooting crime scene. Residents of Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, say they are still living in fear – three months after the deadly shooting incident at the Kwanoxolo Tavern, which claimed the lives of nine patrons. The incident took place around midnight on the 21st of December last year, when a group of…
Struggle sacrifices undermined by ANC broken promises: PAC
PAC’s Human Rights Day commemoration begins with wreaths being laid at the graves of the Sharpeville martyrs. The Pan African Congress (PAC) in Gauteng says the African National Congress (ANC) government’s failed promises of land appropriation and better service delivery is an insult to those who lost their lives during the 1960 Sharpeville massacre. The…
Mpumalanga police officer kills female friend, then himself
Bullet casings seen at a crime scene. A 53-year-old police officer has shot and killed a 37-year-old woman before committing suicide at Grootvlei near Balfour, in Mpumalanga. The police captain attached to the Bethal Police Station allegedly forcefully entered the woman’s residence by breaking a window. The deceased has been identified as his female friend….
Swiatek wants to simplify game after shock opening defeat in Miami
Poland’s Iga Swiatek reacts during her round of 16 match against Denmark’s Clara Tauson during Wimbledon at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, Britain on July 7, 2025. Poland’s Iga Swiatek said she would try to simplify her game after the six-time Grand Slam champion was stunned 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 by world…
As rains lash across Johannesburg, caution is urged
Vehicle seen in rainy conditions The Johannesburg Emergency Services is urging motorists and residents to exercise caution as rainy conditions persist across most parts of the city. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of inclement weather with showers and thundershowers are expected on Sunday in most parts of the province. Johannesburg EMS Spokesperson…
Proteas men fight back to level series, women go down to New Zealand
Men’s cricket team, The Proteas team seen on a sport’s field. South Africa’s spin twins, Keshav Maharaj and Prenelan Subrayen, as well as the twin pace attack of Ottneil Baartman and Gerald Coetzee combined to deliver a hard fought victory which sees the Proteas level the T20 international series against New Zealand at two all,…
More bodies retrieved at Ekapa Mine
Forensic Pathology Services seen leaving Ekapa Mine gates Police in Kimberley have confirmed that more bodies have been retrieved at the Ekapa Minerals joint shaft. Forensic Pathology Services and police were seen entering the mine premises. Police are meeting with Ekapa Minerals management. It’s been a month already since five miners were trapped underground following…
POPCRU awaits final decision in Major-General Asaneng’s guilty charge
A SAPS badge. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) in the North West says they will await the provincial police commissioner’s decision, guided by South African Police Services (SAPS) policies, this after provincial deputy police commissioner, Major-General Patrick Asaneng was found guilty of fraud in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court. VIDEO | North West police…
Limpopo mining company defrauded of R20 000 in football scam
A 23-year-old Setlabo Thaba solicited donations under false pretenses, received R20000 from the Moruleng Mining Company A Limpopo mining company that was swindled out of R20 000 has called for the law to take its course. The Moruleng Mining Company was allegedly scammed by 23-year-old Setlabo Thaba who solicited donations under false pretenses. Thaba claimed…
Agri groups head to court over FMD vaccine restrictions
A worker wears protective gear while working with cattle amid a foot and mouth disease outbreak. Sakeliga alongside the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and Free State Agriculture are heading to the High Court in Pretoria, on Tuesday, to challenge government’s obstruction of private sector procurement and the administration of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)…
