Graphic representing an arrest and court appearance Two suspects from Pfananani Village in Limpopo have been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. It is alleged that on December 29, the girl went to a neighbour’s house to charge cellphones. The suspects, aged 17 and 21, who were reportedly under the influence of alcohol, allegedly…
New born babies The National Department of Health has raised serious concern over a sharp increase in teenagers giving birth recorded on New Year’s Day. Over 160 teenagers gave birth this year, compared to just over 80 last year. More than 1 600 babies were delivered across South Africa’s public health facilities. The department says…
File Image | Minibus taxis at a road block. At least 32 taxis were impounded by the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipal traffic authorities at Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape on Saturday. The law enforcement operation was in response to complaints raised by local residents and authorities found that some taxis were unroadworthy and operating without…
FILE | Traffic on the N3 between Gauteng and KZN. High traffic volumes are expected to continue into the evening as holidaymakers make their way towards inland provinces from Durban and the coastal areas in KwaZulu-Natal. The N3 Toll Concession has urged motorists to exercise caution as high traffic volumes may lead to congestion and…
FILE: Initiates in a field in the Eastern Cape. The Amahlubi clan is beaming with joy and pride as it recorded an incident free summer initiation season. Their successful campaign took place against the backdrop of 41 initiate deaths across the country with the Eastern Cape accounting for 22 of these deaths. The clan observed…
Many people are still missing in at least ten drowning incidents along the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape coastline. The search for them is continuing. National Sea Rescue Institute spokesperson, Craig Lambinon has again asking bathers to be cautious during this current springtide phase. He says currents and rip tides are stronger than usual. “NSRI, Police,…
Bafana Bafana players seen during a practice session. The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture is wishing the national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, success in their game on Sunday night. Bafana Bafana takes on Cameroon at the El Barid Stadium in their last 16 knockout encounter. Committee Chairperson Joe McGluwa has described the game…
A crime scene cordoned-off. Gauteng police have opened two inquest dockets after the discovery of bodies of a couple in Sharpeville, Vaal. The body of a 29-year old woman was discovered hidden under the bed on New Year’s Day. This is after the man’s family discovered his body at the same house the previous day….
BMA border guard checks a motorist’s particulars at the border. The Border Management Authority (BMA) says that it has intercepted more than 540 travellers across various ports of entry in Limpopo. It says that it has also recorded high number of travellers at all ports of entry. However, Beit Bridge has been leading in traffic…
Traffic volumes are high on South Africa’s roads. Traffic volume is increasing on the N4 toll road in Mpumalanga towards the direction of Gauteng. This as many holidaymakers start to return home from various destinations. Since the province also serves as a gateway to the Kingdom of Eswatini and Mozambique, the number of vehicles is…
