A crime scene cordoned-off. Gauteng police have opened two inquest dockets after the discovery of bodies of a couple in Sharpeville, Vaal. The body of a 29-year old woman was discovered hidden under the bed on New Year’s Day. This is after the man’s family discovered his body at the same house the previous day….
BMA border guard checks a motorist’s particulars at the border. The Border Management Authority (BMA) says that it has intercepted more than 540 travellers across various ports of entry in Limpopo. It says that it has also recorded high number of travellers at all ports of entry. However, Beit Bridge has been leading in traffic…
Traffic volumes are high on South Africa’s roads. Traffic volume is increasing on the N4 toll road in Mpumalanga towards the direction of Gauteng. This as many holidaymakers start to return home from various destinations. Since the province also serves as a gateway to the Kingdom of Eswatini and Mozambique, the number of vehicles is…
Faucet, Sink. Civil society group WaterCan has again called on municipalities in Gauteng to come up with a sustainable plan to keep province’s water clean. This follows residents’ complaint that tap water in the Johannesburg CBD and Bezuidenhout Valley has a strong, unusual odour. Johannesburg Water has launched precautionary water quality testing in response. But,…
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…
