A view of OR Tambo International Airport. The City of Ekurhuleni‘s Disaster and Emergency Management Services says no casualties or injuries have been reported at the OR Tambo International Airport. This after severe thunderstorms accompanied heavy rains late Friday evening and into the early hours of Saturday morning. The rains caused floods in some parts…
Renowned SA poet, writer, and activist Diana Ferrus. Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie says the work of the late poet and author, Dr Diana Ferrus, has moved people across languages and generations. Ferrus died in Cape Town at the age of 72 on Friday after suffering a stroke a few weeks ago. She is known…
Knysna Municipality notice board. The water stressed Knysna Municipality in the Western Cape says it significantly intensified its water security interventions, as part of ongoing efforts to avoid Day Zero. This is also to stabilise the municipal water system. It said the most immediate and effective way to stabilise the system is responsible for water use by all residents, businesses, and visitors. DAY…
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strongly condemned an outburst allegedly by a woman outside a police station in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, in which she called a police spokesperson a derogatory name usually referring to foreign nationals from Africa. When KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda didn’t speak to her in…
File: NDPP head Shamila Batohi Outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi, says the authority has expanded support for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) through 66 Thuthuzela Care Centres nationwide, acknowledging that more still needs to be done. Batohi made the remarks during her final media briefing as the NDPP at the…
Four defence lawyers in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu has wrapped up his testimony at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Zungu has been testifying at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Zungu admitted signing a statement that alleged the accused are known hitmen. …
Complainant Andiswa Mengo testifies at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge on January 21, 2025. Lawyers on behalf of Judges’ Secretary, Andiswa Mengo, the complainant in the landmark sexual harassment probe against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge say that the misconduct finding against the top…
[File image]: Crime Prevention Wardens vehicle. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has raised questions on whether the newly regularised crime wardens – commonly known as AmaPanyaza are adequately trained to deal with law enforcement. This follows Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mamoloko Kubayi’s announcement on Friday that government had sought a legal framework to…
Tshwane South TVET College Higher Education Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has encouraged 2025 matriculants to consider Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges as an option, not a second choice, for further education. She says the country’s economy needs technical and vocational skills to grow. VIDEO | Youth urged to consider TVET colleges —…
SAICA SA MG3 model recalled The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent safety notice involving Chinese-owned car maker SAIC South Africa. The recall is specifically regarding the recently launched MG3 car model. The commission says a seat defect in the vehicles could cause the driver’s seat to move unexpectedly during a collision. The…
