Johannesburg Council Speaker, Margaret Arnolds. Johannesburg Council Speaker, Margaret Arnolds has described the incident in which a double-storey building collapsed last weekend as a reminder for government to urgently address inequality. Arnolds was among those who paid respects to three members of the Xaba family in Soweto who were in the house when it collapsed….
The Mphebatho Troop Festival is celebrated annually in Moretele, North West. Two people have died and more than ten others injured after lightning struck the Dertig Sports Ground in Moretele in the North West. The incident happened on Saturday night during the annual Mphebatho Troop Festival. Moretele Municipal Mayor, George Manyike says the injured were…
An employee pours whisky in a glass at a restaurant. Gauteng police have raised concerns on the continuation of some of the province’s outlets to sell illicit alcohol. They are referring to unregulated, untaxed, or illegally produced alcoholic drinks, including dangerous homemade brews. Police say the alcohol poses severe health risks due to toxic ingredients…
A man pours whisky in a glass. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has warned that increased alcohol consumption during the festive season is placing severe pressure on the country’s public healthcare system. WATCH | The South African Medical Association says it is concerned by the high number of alcohol-related admissions at hospitals during the…
Minstrel Troupes marched and danced on Cape Town streets Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs Ricardo Mackenzie says talks are ongoing between his department, the Cape Town Minsterel Carnival Association (CTMCA) and the City of Cape Town to preserve and protect the traditional parade route. This after hundreds of minstrels affiliated to the association held…
A drop of water from a tap. Civil society group WaterCan has reiterated its call to municipalities in Gauteng to ensure they regularly test water before it can be consumed by residents. This follows concerning reports by residents in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) and Bezuidenhout Valley of a strong, unusual odour coming from…
FILE | Road closed sign following flooding. The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport has announced the closure of several roads in the province which have been affected by the ongoing rain. The province has experienced heavy rainfall from New Year’s Eve. Roads, bridges, schools, houses and electricity infrastructure have been damaged. Persistent…
Durban beachfront The joyous New Year celebrations on KwaZulu-Natal’s beaches have been marred by a series of drowning incidents. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon says eight people are still missing in the ocean, while four drownings were confirmed in separate incidents since the 1st of January. The number of missing bathers from…
FILE | Police officer walking towards a crime tape. Gauteng Police have opened a murder case after the body of a man was discovered along the Golden Highway road in Vanderbijlpark. The deceased was found with multiple stab wounds to the chest, arms, and back. At this stage, the circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown…
A JMPD roadblock The National Motorist Association of South Africa has called on motorists to be wary of traffic officers who are allegedly forcing motorists to pay their traffic fines at roadblocks. The Association says it has been inundated with complaints by many motorists who said they were allegedly stopped at roadblocks by traffic police…
