The Public Protector has found no evidence of improper conduct after anonymous allegations of nepotism and corruption were made against uMngeni Mayor in KwaZulu-Natal Chris Pappas. The Public Protector’s office says in a statement that it was alleged Pappas had failed to declare his relationship with his fiancé’ Jean-Pierre Prinsloo who chairs uMngeni Tourism. It’s…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his New Year’s message President Cyril Ramaphosa says rooting out corruption remains government’s overriding priority. He delivered his New Year’s message to the nation on Wednesday afternoon. Ramaphosa says billions of stolen money has been recovered by the excellent work of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Asset Forfeiture Unit…
Stock image of woman holding a baby. The health facilities in Limpopo have welcomed 26 New Year babies so far. Health department spokesperson Percy Moagi says of the 26 babies, 15 are boys and eleven are girls. Health authorities are visiting various hospitals to welcome the new bundles of joy. The babies and their mothers…
Broken glasses at an accident scene. Two people have died on the N2 between East London and Qonce in the Eastern Cape when two motor vehicles collided head-on. Both individuals were declared dead on the scene, while another occupant sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for medical treatment. Provincial Transport Department spokesperson Unathi…
A newborn laying in a crib. Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has joined five mothers in welcoming their newly born bundles of joy at Leratong Hospital, on the West Rand. During the ceremony, mothers were presented with gift hampers. Whilst welcoming the New Year babies, Nkomo-Ralehoko also highlighted the issue of teenage…
A marching Cape Malay Choir on the streets of the Bo-Kaap, January 1, 2026. The streets of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town came alive with the sights and sounds of over 30 Cape Malay choirs who rang in the new year in the age-old road march or “nagtroepe” tradition. With its roots in the times…
Fatal taxi accident in the Eastern Cape. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has expressed condolences to the families of the nine people who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. A minibus taxi collided with a passenger car and a bakkie on the R61. Eight people were also injured in the crash. Premier Mabuyane…
Sign showing a pedestrian crossing The City of Cape Town Traffic Services says it has issued fines to 250 pedestrians found unlawfully walking on the city’s motorways since the start of this month. The flouting of traffic laws happened despite the city’s extensive pedestrian awareness and education initiatives. Spokesperson Kevin Jacobs says their direct engagements…
National Road Traffic Law-Enforcement Officers supported by various other law-enforcement agencies. The Director of Transport Regulation for Northern Cape’s Department of Transport says collaboration with the Free State will boost effectiveness and ensure the safety of road users. Nonkoliseko Joka says head-on collisions have increased during this festive season. The department has joined resources with…
Parts of a vehicle seen at an accident scene. Two people have died and another three were injured after a vehicle rolled near Wembesi outside Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. “IPSS Medical Rescue is currently on scene of an accident on the Ntabamhlophe Road near Wembesi. A single vehicle with five occupants lost control, rolling…
