Heavy rain in an area The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is predicting scattered showers and severe thunderstorms on Thursday in KwaZulu-Natal. SAWS says several impact-based warnings can be expected. Rain can also be expected in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. “We see a few thunderstorms developing over KwaZulu-Natal, although those conditions for…
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane is briefing the media on New Year’s Day babies. KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has urged residents to prioritise healthy lifestyles, noting a steady increase in non-communicable diseases. Simelane was speaking during a media briefing on New Year’s Day about babies born in the province. She indicated that the rising…
Graphic of a shotting scene Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for four armed men who shot and killed four members of a family at their home near Mdweshule, near Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. Police say an eyewitness said the men, armed with firearms and a bush knife, broke down the…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African men to respect women and girls and desist from abusing them as the country enters a new year. In his annual New Year’s message, the president acknowledged the challenges the country faced in 2025 and urged South Africans to be hopeful for a…
The Public Protector has found no evidence of improper conduct after anonymous allegations of nepotism and corruption were made against uMngeni Mayor in KwaZulu-Natal Chris Pappas. The Public Protector’s office says in a statement that it was alleged Pappas had failed to declare his relationship with his fiancé’ Jean-Pierre Prinsloo who chairs uMngeni Tourism. It’s…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his New Year’s message President Cyril Ramaphosa says rooting out corruption remains government’s overriding priority. He delivered his New Year’s message to the nation on Wednesday afternoon. Ramaphosa says billions of stolen money has been recovered by the excellent work of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Asset Forfeiture Unit…
Stock image of woman holding a baby. The health facilities in Limpopo have welcomed 26 New Year babies so far. Health department spokesperson Percy Moagi says of the 26 babies, 15 are boys and eleven are girls. Health authorities are visiting various hospitals to welcome the new bundles of joy. The babies and their mothers…
Broken glasses at an accident scene. Two people have died on the N2 between East London and Qonce in the Eastern Cape when two motor vehicles collided head-on. Both individuals were declared dead on the scene, while another occupant sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for medical treatment. Provincial Transport Department spokesperson Unathi…
A newborn laying in a crib. Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has joined five mothers in welcoming their newly born bundles of joy at Leratong Hospital, on the West Rand. During the ceremony, mothers were presented with gift hampers. Whilst welcoming the New Year babies, Nkomo-Ralehoko also highlighted the issue of teenage…
A marching Cape Malay Choir on the streets of the Bo-Kaap, January 1, 2026. The streets of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town came alive with the sights and sounds of over 30 Cape Malay choirs who rang in the new year in the age-old road march or “nagtroepe” tradition. With its roots in the times…
