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…
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…
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…
An exam script. South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) says the matric exam leak scandal in Gauteng should not compromise the overall integrity of the examinations. The National Investigative Task Team probing the scandal is expected to submit its preliminary report to Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube on Monday, following allegations that 26 matric candidates…
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….
The search earlier on Sunday for the SANDF member at the Komati River Mpumalanga. Day three of the search of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member who was swept away by the flooded and crocodile-infested Komati River has been suspended, for the day. [LISTEN] Search continues for missing SANDF member swept away by…
Eskom teams electricity supply at Nkowankowa and Lenyenye Substations in Tzaneen, Limpopo. Severe weather conditions have impacted Eskom’s network across the country. In a media statement, the power utility says major disruptions were reported in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and the Free State. Eskom says efforts are under way to restore power in these…
A person arrested during the festive season road traffic campaign. More than a thousand motorists have been arrested for drunk driving in the Eastern Cape since the start of December. Provincial Transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose says 275 arrests were recorded between December 24 and 28, with the OR Tambo district recording the highest number of…
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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…
