KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli addresses a crowd at an event. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has called for community unity and urged that justice be served for the Monswamy family. Ntuli was speaking at the mass funeral of the seven members of the family who were kidnapped and killed in Newark, outside Mandeni. Ntuli commends the collaboration…
SAPS crime scene graphic. Two people have been killed in a shooting incident in Overport, Durban. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage. ALS paramedics spokesperson Garrieth Jameson says a second person succumbed to his injuries on arrival at the hospital. “ALS paramedics responded to a shooting incindent on Crescent Strret near…
The late Joseph Mabuza The family of the late former Mpumalanga department of Community, Safety, Security and Liaison, spokesperson Joseph Mabuza has expressed concern about the investigations of his death. Mabuza died seven years ago when his motorbike collided with a bakkie on the N4 toll road in Mjejane, east of Malalane. The driver of…
SAPS and SANDF in combat competition Some of the country’s best sharpshooters in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and South African Defense Force (SANDF) are putting their sharp shooting skills to the test at a Combat Rifle shooting competition in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. #sapsKZN [Combat Rifle shooting competition] Police officers have a stiff competition from…
Funeral flowers. One of the three people who died of suspected food contamination at Mmotong-wa-Bogobe in Ga-Maja, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, was laid to rest at the village on Saturday. Linah Machete (54) and two other people died, while 123 others fell ill after consuming food at a funeral last weekend. Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi…
Diepkloof residents protesting. Eskom says there is no power outage at Diepkloof hostel in Soweto, but that electricity was disconnected due to non-payment. The clarification comes amid rising tensions, with residents complaining of a prolonged power cut in the area which is impacting daily lives. The residents say they have had no electricity since Monday….
Six arrested for public violence at Diepkloof hostel With the ongoing protest action at the Diepkloof hostel in Soweto, the Police have since arrested six people for public violence. This as frustrated residents in the area have taken to the streets in protest over prolonged electricity outage. They say they have been without power since…
Freedom Day celebrations Some Gauteng residents believe government should do more to create job opportunities and fight corruption. This as the country prepares to mark the 32nd anniversary of freedom on Monday. The famous Vilakazi Street in Soweto, Johannesburg, and Freedom Park in Pretoria have seen an increase in tourists this week. South Africans Sipho…
Freedom Day poster Activist, Seth Mazibuko has challenged young people to change of their own lives by getting involved in community activities. Monday marks national Freedom Day. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the day’s celebrations in Bloemfontein. Mazibuko has encouraged the youth to create their own visions for the future. “I’m challenging our…
SAPS crime scene graphic. An 18-year-old boy has been shot dead in Eureka Estate on the Cape Flats. The incident which happened on Saturday night is suspected to be gang-related. Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk says, “According to reports, the occupants of the house at the mentioned address heard gunshots outside when the deceased came running into…
