Taxi carrying passengers The National Taxi Alliance in Gauteng has condemned the removal of taxis from the Fourways Mall precinct in Johannesburg. Last week, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers removed taxi operators from the corner of Winnie Mandela Drive and Fourways Boulevard, near the mall, for operating illegally. This area has long operated as…
Three people accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm and stealing over 500 000 US dollars will appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. Immanuela David and siblings Floriana and Ndilinasho Joseph allegedly stole the money, which had reportedly been concealed in a sofa in February 2020. Livestream:
Electricity substation in Pretoria The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has raised concerns over the City’s slow response to a major electricity outage, which has now entered its eighth day in some areas. This is despite assurances from the City that it’s intensified its power restoration efforts. Update on City’s power restoration efforts: last…
National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will visit Saulsville, West of Pretoria, on Monday, after the weekend killing of 12 people at a local tavern. Police say three gunmen allegedly entered the tavern at the local hostel in the early hours of Sunday morning and opened fire on patrons at random. …
Horrific accident on N12 road between Ogies and eMahlahleni Seven people have died in a collision between two vehicles on the N12 road between Ogies and eMahlahleni in Mpumalanga early this morning. A sedan and a van collided after one vehicle lost control and veered to the opposite lane. Provincial Safety and Security spokesperson Moeti Mmusi says five of…
People holding placards at an anti-corruption march. Corruption needs to be treated as a health epidemic that is making society sick. That’s how the Active Citizens’ Movement (ACM) has described the crisis, ahead of International Anti-Corruption Day on Tuesday. Billions have been lost to corruption in South Africa, with very little accountability or justice. The…
The picture shows a person holding an umbrella in the rain The South African Weather Service has issued a level 10 red alert, the highest warning for severe thunderstorms expected from midday today. Residents in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga are urged to take immediate precautions, as extremely dangerous storm conditions are on the way. Forecasters warned that…
Three accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm Three people accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm and stealing over $500 000 will appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on Monday morning. Immanuela David and siblings Floriana and Ndilinasho Joseph allegedly stole the money, which had reportedly been concealed in a…
Two Limpopo police officers have died in a shooting incident at Nkowankowa police station, outside Tzaneen. Police say a male officer shot and killed his female colleague and later turned the gun on himself. Both officers died at the scene. According to information, the incident happened during an argument. Police suspect a domestic-related challenge as…
The cross-examination of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, at the inquiry probing the fitness of suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrew Chauke, to hold office is expected to commence on Monday in Pretoria. Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who represents Chauke, is set to question Batohi’s account of why she…
