Crime scene of the mass shooting in Lusikisiki, Eatern Cape. The trial within a trial in the mass murder of 18 people at Lusikisiki has been adjourned until Monday by the Mthatha High Court special sitting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. The six accused in the trial are facing multiple charges of murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms….
FILE| Veterinary workers about to vaccinate cattle. The Eastern Cape government has set aside R55 million as an immediate response to foot-and-mouth disease, which is ravaging most provinces. It has been declared a national disaster. Spokesperson for the provincial Treasury Department, Phumelele Godongwana, says this will go a long way in fighting the outbreak. Godongwana…
FILE| Protesting residents barricade road in Soweto The Casual Workers’ Advice Office (CWAO) has released its 2025 Strike Barometer, which shows an increase in labour-related strike action last year. A total of 117 strikes took place across the country, which is a sharp rise from the 87 recorded in 2024. The latest Strike Barometer covers…
Aftermath of a wildfire near Gouritsmond in the Hessequa area in the Western Cape. The Garden Route District Municipality says a wildfire near Gouritsmond in the Hessequa area of the Western Cape has been contained. The fire started earlier this week and had been burning out of control at one stage. Municipal Spokesperson, Herman Pieters, says that they’re concerned…
Workers belonging to the Public Servants Association. The Public Servants Association (PSA) in Gauteng will on Saturday embark on a protest against the steep monthly contribution increases for the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). Several public sector unions, such as Fedusa and Cosatu, have slammed the medical schemes’ January contribution increase of 9.8% and a…
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia speaking during the release of third quarter crime stats in Pretoria. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the murder rate decreased by 8.7% between October and December last year compared to the previous year. He was speaking at the release of the third-quarter crime statistics in Pretoria. Cachalia says, despite…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the effects of climate change have the potential to hamper growth and development. This announcement follows the recent floods that ravaged Limpopo and Mpumalanga. He virtually addressed the special session of the Presidential Climate Commission earlier this morning. Ramaphosa says the country needs to act with…
Discoloured water coming out of a tap. The Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo has confirmed reports of discoloured water affecting some households at Seshego Zone 2. Some unhappy residents have gathered outside the Polokwane municipal offices holding placards. In a statement, the municipality says water quality tests and technical investigations are underway. It further says it has deployed water tankers to provide temporary relief. Water…
[File] South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers. Several major routes in Thohoyandou will be closed until Saturday as part of preparations for the upcoming Armed Forces Day celebrations. The Thulamela Municipality says the road closures are necessary to ensure the safe movement of heavy army vehicles and to protect members of the public. Traffic…
President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the effects of climate change have the potential to hamper growth and development. This announcement follows the recent floods that ravaged Limpopo and Mpumalanga. He virtually addressed the special session of the Presidential Climate Commission earlier this morning. Ramaphosa said the country needs to act with…
