A 21-year-old man has drowned in the Kariega river in Kenton-on-Sea in the Eastern Cape. The National Sea Rescue Institute says the incident happened yesterday. Spokesperson Craig Lambinon, says the man was swimming with friends near the Kariega river slipway when he disappeared under water. “During extensive surface water and free dive search efforts, the…
Crime scene cordoned off. Police are calling on anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of suspects responsible for killing three people in Ndevana township, Qonce in the Eastern Cape on Saturday to come forward. Police spokesperson, Siphokazi Mawisa, says the deceased men were in their 30s. Mawisa says a fourth person was…
File Image | Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe appears at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg, August 20. Allegations of the embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s presidential ambitions and the Hawks’ interference in police investigations are under the spotlight at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The commission will continue its hearings in Pretoria on Monday morning. Various…
National Freedom Party (NFP) members. National Freedom Party president Ivan Barnes wants the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to remove KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli. Failure to do so will let the NFP reconsider its position in the Government of Provincial Unity. The NFP is accusing Ntuli of failing to act against what they term corrupt MECs…
[File Image] South Africa players celebrate the wicket of Australia’s Tahlia McGrath. South Africa will have to bat out of their skin to win a maiden ICC World Cup title. India, who were put into bat, have set the Proteas a victory target of 299 runs in the final of the Women’s Cricket World Cup…
The Western Cape government plans to focus on inclusivity and accessibilty as the country observes Disability Awareness Month from the 3rd of November The Western Cape Department of Social Development says Mossel Bay Municipality, in partnership with their department, local organisations, and businesses, is working to become South Africa’s first disability-friendly town. The country will…
Police tape at a crime scene. The mother of a toddler who survived the mass shooting at Reiger Park, in Ekurhuleni, says while she is heartbroken, she is also proud of her late partner, who died protecting their child. Harldene Naidoo’s partner is among the six people killed in the shooting. The child sustained minor injuries….
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero believes the City has a strong case against the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) over the removal of informal traders. The parties will battle it out in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday. Both parties met behind closed doors on Friday but failed to reach an amicable…
Proteas players in action. Good news for South African cricket fans. After a rain delay in Navi Mumbai, the highly anticipated Women’s World Cup final between South Africa and India is now underway. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Proteas are playing in their first 50-over World Cup final, hoping…
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi speaking at a government engagement. Parliament, in partnership with the Department of Health and the South African National AIDS Council, hosted the relaunch of the South African Tuberculosis (TB) Caucus this past week. Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest yet most preventable and curable diseases. Over the past year, South…
