Bus accident on the N1 north outside Louis Trichardt. The death toll in a bus crash that occurred on the N1 outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo now stands at five. Four people were declared dead at the scene, while a fifth person died in the hospital. Preliminary investigations by the Department of Transport indicate that…
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Robert Mugabe’s son has been taken in for questioning. Former first lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, is in distress following the arrest of her son in Johannesburg on Thursday afternoon. That’s according to sources who made the revelations to SABC News Specialist Correspondent Sophie Mokoena. Mugabe’s son and another man were arrested earlier today following the…
A son of a former Zimbabwean president has been arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly shooting a security guard in Hyde Park, north of Johannesburg. The SABC understands the guard has been hospitalised following the incident. Details remain sketchy at this stage and police are currently at the home where the alleged shooting took place. BREAKING…
[FILE IMAGE]: A firefighter truck. A fire broke out at a chemical company in Germiston, Ekurhuleni, this afternoon. The employees were evacuated from the premises and from other neighbouring companies. One person has sustained second-degree burns and is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital. Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Services Spokesperson, William Ntladi, says, “Currently,…
Dogs playing together. Global animal welfare group, Four Paws, is challenging the nation to turn February into a month of action and compassion. This as part of celebrating National Love Your Pet Day on 20 February. The organisation calls on every community to make sterilisation a priority for responsible pet care. Director of Four Paws…
National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) marching. Public sector unions are mobilising for nationwide protests against the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). This follows a decision to hike membership contributions by 9.8% this year, with a minor adjustment to 9.5% slated for April. Federations, including Cosatu, Saftu, and Fedusa, believe the scheme has abandoned its mandate…
National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) marching. Public sector unions are mobilising for nationwide protests against the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). This follows a decision to hike membership contributions by 9.8% this year, with a minor adjustment to 9.5% slated for April. Federations, including Cosatu, Saftu, and Fedusa, believe the scheme has abandoned its mandate…
Lighting strike. Disaster officials in KwaZulu-Natal say lightning deaths in rural communities are becoming a serious concern. Three people were killed by lightning in the Harry Gwala District this month during severe storms. A disaster management workshop for traditional leaders has been held in Pinetown, west of Durban. Disaster Management Spokesperson Bheki Phungula says the province loses an average…
[File] South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers parade. Local restaurants, catering services, and informal food vendors in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, say they are experiencing a steady rise in customers ahead of the Armed Forces Day celebrations on Saturday. Transport operators and retail businesses are also benefiting from the influx of visitors. Some entrepreneurs have welcomed the government’s decision to…
