Joburg EMS issues storm warning amid G20 summit

Motorists in traffic amid inclements weather conditions. Johannesburg Emergency Services are urging motorists to exercise caution whilst driving this evening following a Level 1 Alert for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. Motorists travelling around the Nasrec expo centre, south of Johannesburg, are also advised to use alternate routes due to a hard lockdown that’s currently…

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SAPS deploys 3,560 new constables for festive season

The South African Police Service is gearing up for the festive season with a new cohort of 3,560 newly-trained constables. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strengthened its frontline policing capacity with the deployment of nearly 3,560 newly trained constables across the country ahead of the busy festive season. The large-scale passing out parades…

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Chikunga welcomes GBV national-disaster declaration

Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga seen speaking at a government engagement. Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of gender-based violence as a national disaster. WATCH | Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the government stands with women and welcomes the President’s pronouncement yesterday classifying gender-based violence as a crisis. pic.twitter.com/VA1DXkROOu…

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Thunderstorms expected in Gauteng ahead of G20 Summit

Raindrops seen on a windscreen during a thunderstorm. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng this afternoon. This as the province hosts world leaders for the G20 Summit in Nasrec, Johannesburg this weekend. Weather Service says thunderstorms are also expected on Saturday in some parts of Pretoria,…

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Lekompo artist Shebe Maburna’s bail application postponed

The fans and supporters of a Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as “Shebe Maburna”, who was arrested for attempted murder, are urged to exercise calm during his court appearance. There was a chaotic scene at the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court in Limpopo, where Lehlogonolo Chauke popularly known as “Shebe Maburna” was appearing as the fans…

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Nkabinde Inquiry postponed to Monday following challenges

Johannesburg prosecutions boss Advocate Andrew Chauke. The Nkabinde Inquiry into the fitness of suspended South Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Director Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office, has granted the NPA legal team an early adjournment until Monday, after the team raised challenges hindering their preparedness to proceed with the hearings. Chauke is accused of…

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