Road closures, delays expected ahead of Cape Town Marathon

Sanlam Marathon, Cape Town. Cape Town traffic authorities have cautioned the public about several road closures ahead of the Cape Town Marathon. The main race is set to take place on Sunday. Motorists are advised to avoid driving to the race start in Green Point due to road closures, heavy traffic, and limited parking. No-parking…

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Joburg EMS firefighters attacked in Soweto

City of Johannesburg EMS truck. Joburg EMS firefighters have been attacked and their Fire Engine stoned in Soweto. City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has expressed concern over the incident. EMS Spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi, says the firefighters were responding to a call about a shack fire at the Motsoaledi informal settlement in Soweto when they…

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Academic activities to resume on Monday at University of Free State

University of the Free State Campus. The University of Free State says academic activities will continue on Monday following their suspension amid student protests. The QwaQwa campus was closed after damage to buildings on Monday following student protest over the phasing out of provisional registration. The University of the Free State Executive Committee, Institutional Representative Council, and Campus Student Representative…

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Disaster management teams placed on high alert across KZN

[File Image]: Flooding in KwaZulu-Natal. Disaster management teams have been placed on high alert in parts of KwaZulu-Natal. This follows warnings of inclement weather conditions issued by the South African Weather Service. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila has urged people to exercise caution, especially those residing in low-lying areas. “According to…

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Missing aircraft found near Barberton, pilot confirmed dead

[FILE image]: A Cessna plan in flight. The light Cessna 206 aircraft that was reported missing after it took off from King Mswati III International Airport has been located in a remote area near Barberton, Mpumalanga. The aircraft was en route to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport when it disappeared. The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre’s Gregory Critchely says an intensive search and…

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