File image | A man in handcuffs. Police in Cape Town have made several arrests in the early hours of this morning during coordinated take down operations on the Cape Flats. These included the arrest of a suspect believed to be responsible for the Athlone Court murder which left the community in shock earlier this…
Lightning strikes during a thunderstorm. A severe thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds and hail has left a trail of destruction in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands with at least three municipalities hardest hit. Over 150 households have been affected and about 50 houses completely damaged. The worst affected local municipalities include, eMadlangeni, Dannhauser and Newcastle. WATCH |…
Mbongeni Skhakhane at the AFASA Leadership & Strategic Partnership Conference on November 26, 2025. The uMngeni Municipality has expressed outrage following the murder of the KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) Mbongeni Sikhakhane. He was shot and killed in Sweetwaters in Pietermaritzburg. In a statement, the municipality says his death…
FILE | Heavy rain causes flood. Electricity supply has been cut-off to various areas in Tzaneen, Limpopo, following storms and hail. Eskom says its two sub-stations have been damaged. The areas affected include Nkowankowa, Lenyenye, Dan village and Muhlava. In a statement, Eskom says the extent of the damage and estimated period for restoration of…
A crane has been sourced to assist in lifting out the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) vehicle that was swept by water at the lower bridge inside the river in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Police divers recovered one body on Friday. Two SANDF members are believed to have been in the vehicle when it was swept…
Police are investigating a cash-in-transit heist where a teen was injured in Thokoza, in the East Rand Police are on the scene of a cash-in-transit robbery scene along Khumalo street in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni. It is believed a gang of robbers driving in a private vehicle rammed onto a security cash van. A charred vehicle believed…
Holidaymakers enjoy the summer sun at the beach. The City of Cape Town law enforcement says the early part of Boxing Day has been smooth sailing. Boxing day is traditionally a very busy day with thousands of people flocking to the beaches since early morning with some camping out overnight to secure their spots. Clifton,…
The EMPD says anyone is allowed to be part of the auctioning process of the impounded vehicles The City of Ekurhuleni says it will auction about 173 impounded vehicles by end of January next year if not collected by their owners. The City has warned it will sell the vehicles to pay any costs incurred,…
Newborn babies in hospital cribs. The number of teenage mothers increased slightly from 90 in 2024 to 130 this year. This is based on the final number of babies delivered on Christmas day in public health facilites. The National Health Department says a total of 1668 babies were safely delivered on Christmas day compared to…
[FILE IMAGE]: People on holiday at a South African Beach. Durban’s beaches transformed into a vibrant vibe as hundreds of beachgoers celebrated the Day of Goodwill, basking in the ocean sun with their families. At Durban’s Beach Front families and tourists enjoyed the warm weather and festive atmosphere. Beachgoers praised the presence of law enforcement…
