High E. coli levels at Nelson Mandela Bay beaches

File Image: A beach in East London, Eastern Cape. 2 minutes ASC Public Health and Food Safety Consulting has cautioned holidaymakers to avoid certain beaches in the Nelson Mandela Bay area due to high E. coli levels detected in some coastal waters. The firm conducted a study on beach water safety at five beaches within…

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Franschhoek pass fire contained

Air support called in to waterbomb the fire late yesterday afternoon at Fraschhoek pass. 1 minute A fire that broke out on the Villiersdorp side of the Franschhoek Pass has been contained. Cape Winelands District Municipality spokesperson Anesca Roodt says air support had been called in to waterbomb the fire late yesterday afternoon. She says…

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Police investigate murder and suicide in Limpopo

A police tape is shown in a crime scene where an investigation is being conducted. 1 minute Limpopo police have opened a murder and inquest docket following the discovery of the bodies of a 33-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman in a house in Northam, outside Thabazimbi, yesterday.  According to police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba, the…

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2024 a successful year for Team SA athletes and Olympians

Team SA with the President at the Union Buildings, honoring Olympians and Paralympians for their incredible achievements. 4 minutes 2024 will be etched in the memories of the country’s elite athletes and Olympians after they performed with distinction at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and made the country proud. Team South Africa did achieve its…

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Public urged to use fireworks responsibly

1 minute Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has called on the public to use fireworks responsibly this festive season. EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo emphasized the need for adult supervision when children handle firecrackers and urged consideration for pets, which can be distressed by fireworks.  “Please ensure pets are locked away during this time and adhere to…

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SABC condemns staff member’s conduct on a local flight

SABC TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. 2 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has expressed concern over a viral video circulating on social media involving a staff member on a domestic flight. In a statement, the broadcaster emphasized its commitment to values of respect and integrity, expressing regret over the incident.  The…

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Officer accused of killing girlfriend should not get bail: Maile

Acting Gauteng Premier Lebogang Maile engaging with Patricia Keppler’s family. 2 minutes Acting Gauteng Premier Lebogang Maile says the police officer who allegedly shot and killed his 22-year-old girlfriend must not be granted bail. Patricia Keppler was a Gauteng Traffic Warden from Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg.  Police watchdog, IPID, says the suspect allegedly fired…

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