Three killed in Free State N8 crash

A broken windscreen. Three people have been killed in a collision between two vehicles on the N8 between Bloemfontein and Botshabelo in the Free State in the early hours of Monday morning. Provincial Emergency Medical Services Spokesperson Sipho Towa says three other people were injured and taken to the Botshabelo Hospital following the crash. The…

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Joburg motorists urged to be caution amid heavy rain

Fallen trees are seen in the the Johannesburg CBD after heavy rains in this image captured on 16 November 2025. The Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) has called on motorists to exercise caution as some roads cannot be easily accessed due to fallen trees and debris. Some low-lying bridges are also submerged. Rain has persisted in most…

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New witness to testify before Madlanga Commission

Chairperson and commissioners at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria A new witness will appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday morning. Last week, witnesses concluded their evidence on the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department. They focused on suspended Deputy Police Chief Julius Mkhwanazi’s unlawful authorisation of the fitting of blue…

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Russians develop a taste for South African wine

A glass of wine. Dozens of Russian winemakers have gathered in Moscow to swirl, sip and savour the drink. The aim is not to sell bottles but build bridges. This inaugural BRICS Wine Forum brings together an international gathering of wine enthusiasts. The goal is to help each other’s markets and wineries flourish and grow,…

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