Johannesburg EMS on alert as heavy rainfall hits city

A man crosses a flooded bridge, caused by heavy rains, in kwaNdengezi near Durban, South Africa, May 22, 2022. 1 minute The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services are on high alert due to heavy rainfall in many areas of the city. EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo has urged motorists to exercise caution while driving and maintain a…

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Gauteng records over 10 crashes due to slippery roads

Heavy rain expected in Gauteng this week. 1 minute Joburg motorists and residents have been urged to be cautious amid heavy rainfall. Gauteng Traffic Police says they have recorded over 10 rashes which are as a result of slippery roads. Spokesperson Obed Sibasa says major routes are congested and people should drive with care. “It…

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VhaVenda heir selection flawed: Dodson

Court proceedings of the VhaVenda Kingship battle. 1 minute Princess Masindi Mphephu’s lawyer Allan Dodson has told the Polokwane High Court in Limpopo that there was non-compliance when Prince Toni Mphephu Ramabulana was identified to be heir to the Vhavenda throne. Advocate Dodson is cross-examining the former Vhavenda King. Dodson said Prince Ramabulana was ineligible…

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Court dismisses bid to disclose Mapisa-Nqakula investigation diary

Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula apprears in court. 1 minute The application to disclose the investigation diary of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case has been dismissed. Presiding Judge Mokhine Mosopa said that Mapisa-Nqakula failed to prove her case in the Pretoria High Court. Mapisa-Nqakula’s defence lawyers argued that the…

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Tau calls on SA to grow its international trade presence

[FILE IMAGE] Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau meets with the Black Business Council on August 12, 2024. 1 minute Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has emphasized the importance for South Africa to entrench and deepen its global presence amid growing geo-political tensions. The minister impressed upon delegates at the Gauteng Investment…

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