Residents filling up water bottles. Water supply challenges remain a concern for residents in Swartruggens in the North West. While the local dam has exceeded full capacity, residents say many higher-lying properties struggle to access water due to faulty and non-maintained water infrastructure, including the local water pump. The community says the newly built water…
Cattle grazing on a farm. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says South Africa has taken a major step in strengthening its response to foot and mouth disease with the launch of a locally produced vaccine developed by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC). The vaccine targets the SAT 1, SAT 2 and SAT 3 strains, and…
Severe weather A freak storm that hit Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape last Thursday night has left a trail of destruction at Macosa Village. At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm. Electricity infrastructure has also been affected. Nopikana Mfadu, who stayed in a temporary structure, has been left homeless after the structure…
An accident scene Three people have been killed when their vehicle overturned on the R410 at the Dubeni location near Cacadu in the Eastern Cape, on Friday. Provincial transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose says the vehicle had five occupants when the driver lost control, leaving three dead at the scene, while two others suffered critical injuries…
File: water shortages in Gauteng Residents of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, say they are still battling a massive water crisis despite numerous government interventions over the past few years. The crisis stems from the failed Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant polluting the Apies River, as well as inadequate water infrastructure across the township. For close to…
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi. United Arab Emirates (UAE) based AI-powered SpaceTech company, Space 42, has launched its next-generation satellite services, Thuraya-4, in South Africa. The move promises to revolutionise connectivity for the most remote corners of the Republic, yet questions remain as the company moves forward without final approval from the industry…
Court gavel. Two VIP Protection Officers assigned to the Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor have been granted bail of R20 000 each in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. Thabang Eugene Sohole and Michael Makampe allegedly shot and killed a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) after forcing him to pull over on the R80 towards…
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefs media on 06 February 2026. Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says they have identified South African Police Service (SAPS) members who have been implicated at the Madlanga Commission and have issued them with notices of investigations into their alleged misconduct. Masemola earlier announced the establishment of a special task team…
Matlala together with his co-accused appeared in court today. Controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s defence has told the High Court in Johannesburg, that they intend on making another application for bail based on new facts. Matlala, together with his co-accused, appeared in court on Friday where their case was postponed to Thursday next week. Matlala…
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola briefs media on 06 February 2026. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has announced the establishment of a new task team that will investigate South African Police Service (SAPS) members implicated at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The establishment of the team follows a directive from the Presidency, prompted by the…
