FILE | Christmas lights 1 minute George’s Oewer Street in the Western Cape is lit up for the festive season once again attracting hordes of visitors for the annual Christmas lights spectacular. Since 2001, residents have been decorating the outside of their homes for the public to enjoy. What started as a tradition is now…
A police van is pictured at a mine in Stilfontein where illegal miners are underground in this image captured on 25 November 2024. 2 minutes Another six illegal miners have been arrested at two shafts at Stilfontein in the North West. Provincial police spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone says the six miners face charges of illegal mining,…
4 minutes Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie announces South Africa’s bid for a Formula One Grand Prix in the 2027 season, with the possibility of hosting as early as 2026 if all goes well. To this end, a bid steering committee was appointed and unveiled on Wednesday at the Kyalami racetrack, north…
[File Image] Police confiscate drugs 1 minute The Hawks in North West Province, in collaboration with the Provincial Drug Task Team and Lichtenburg K9 unit, arrested two people in Lichtenburg for the unlawful possession of drugs and dealing in drugs. Spokesperson for the Hawks in the province Tinyiko Mathebula says an undercover operation was conducted…
Accident in Durban 2 minutes The Department of Transport says it will be intensifying its operations over the rest of the festive season, in order to drastically reduce fatalities on South Africa’s roads. More than 500 people have died on South Africa’s roads since the start of the festive season. Over 900 motorists have also…
Raindrops 2 minutes City of Tshwane’s Emergency Service Department is urging residents to exercise caution as disruptive weather is anticipated to persist. This as South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 4 warning of thundershowers and isolated showers. City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services Department spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni is calling on communities to…
Roadblock 1 minute Some motorists making their way into the Eastern Cape via the N6 from different provinces say other drivers need to be vigilant and considerate. Provincial authorities conducted a roadblock just outside of Komani as part of its safety campaign. A minibus taxi driver who was travelling from Johannesburg, Mphangeli Moyeni says his…
Traffic build up 2 minutes The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) company says there are high volumes of traffic between Johannesburg and Durban, with the number of vehicles expected to increase further over the coming weekend. N3TC Chief Operating Officer Thania Dhoogra has called on motorists to drive safely and help to bring the number of…
Police and officials conduct a product inspection during a spaza shop compliance and verification operation in the West Coast on 07 December 2024. 2 minutes The Black Business Council (BBC) has welcomed the extended deadline for spaza shop registration, stating that the previous deadline was not practical. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa…
Thunderstorm. 1 minute The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a level 4 warning of heavy rainfall that may lead to severe flooding in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng today. Communities are urged to avoid crossing rivers and overflowing streams. Motorists who may find themselves trapped in the vehicle during a flood, are advised to…
