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Bekkersdal mass shooting case postponed to Tuesday

Forensic officials hold a meeting outside a tavern, the scene of an early morning shooting in Bekkersdal township, south-west of Johannesburg, South Africa, December 21, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko The case against five of the 11 people who were arrested in connection with the mass shooting at KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal on the Gauteng’s West Rand…

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KZN police crack down on drunk driving

Traffic on the road. KwaZulu-Natal Transport authorities are on high alert as traffic volumes begin to increase on the province’s roads ahead of New Year’s Eve. Authorities have issued a stern warning to motorists to respect traffic laws during this period, or risk spending the new year behind bars. They say drinking and driving and…

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Festive drinking putting pressure on SA hospitals: SAMA

A hospital room. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed concern over the increased pressure on healthcare facilities during the festive season. SAMA says the increased alcohol consumption during this time of year often leads to a surge in emergency admissions at hospitals and clinics, causing additional strain on healthcare workers who are already…

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COGTA mobilises emergency units following Friday’s floods

Car that was washed away by floods in KZN. The KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says disaster management teams have been deployed to various areas affected by Friday’s severe floods. Heavy rain and storms have left a trail of destruction in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, with eMadlangeni, Dannhauser, and Newcastle being the worst-affected municipalities….

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Top Headline stories for 2025

SABC News 2025 Top stories review 2025 has proven to be an eventful year for South African news and current affairs, sparking public discourse among many South Africans. SABC Digital News presents the top headline stories that dominated news and current affairs in 2025. 2025 TOP 10 HEADLINE STORIES by SABC Digital News Graphic by…

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Transport Ministry backs ‘zero tolerance’ of traffic officers bribes

Festive season road safety campaign. Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa says they are encouraged by traffic officers who are applying zero tolerance towards motorists attempting to bribe officers after failing to comply with traffic laws. A high number of motorists have been arrested for drunk driving, reckless and negligent driving, and operating unroadworthy vehicles…

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