[FILE IMAGE]: An empty prison cell. The National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale, says officials abetting contraventions in prisons are a main concern. Thobakgale shared his sentiments during an unannounced search operation at the Grootvlei Correctional Services Centre in Bloemfontein. This is part of intensified search operations in an effort to achieve contravention-free centres….
File Images of taxis. Manager at Wanderers Taxi Rank in Johannesburg, Chris Ngobeni, says security has been tightened to ensure the safety of travellers making their way to various destinations. This as thousands of passengers are still expected to make their way, trying to make it home on time for Christmas festivities with their families….
Accident scene graphic. Two females and one male have been killed in a horrific crash in the Inkanyezini area, near Lion Park, just outside Pietermaritzburg in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. It is alleged that the driver lost control, collided with the barrier and ended up in the local river. ALS paramedics’ Garrith Jamieson says, “Brave bystanders entered…
A fatal shooting crime scene. Eastern Cape Transport and Community Safety MEC Xolile Nqatha has warned criminals against interfering with police operations following a fatal shootout in Mandela Park in Mthatha. A 35-year-old male suspect who is believed to be an extortionist was killed during an intelligence-driven police operation targeting illegal firearms in the OR…
Frustrated travellers waiting in the long queues at the Lebombo Border Post to cross into Mozambique are accusing the Border Management Authority of their delays at the border. Frustrated travellers waiting in the long queues at the Lebombo Border Post to cross into Mozambique are accusing the Border Management Authority (BMA) of their delays at…
Handcuffs depicting an arrest. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma has commended the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) team from Park Rynie for arresting a senior government official for allegedly breaking several traffic laws. The official who was stopped by members of the RTI attempted to evade arrest for driving under the influence…
Cape Town Emergency Services. Firefighters from the Cape Winelands District Municipality have been attending to three separate fires. The Wemmershoek fire in the Drakenstein area was still raging late yesterday. Spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto says no structures are in immediate danger but several netted orchards require protection. She says teams from the Drakenstein Fire Service and…
Fireworks. The City of Tshwane has called on residents and businesses to strictly comply with the fireworks by-laws. Emergency Services say the misuse of fireworks increases the risk of fires, injuries and damage to property. The city has warned that illegal trading and unauthorised displays of fireworks will not be tolerated. The city has reminded…
Lebombo Border Post. The Border Management Authority (BMA) says 300 000 people crossing into Mozambique have been processed so far since the beginning of their festive operations at the Lebombo Border Post. This includes Mozambican citizens going home and those traveling for holidays. BMA Commissioner, Michael Masiapato, has been visiting the border post. Masiapato says…
Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia seen at a SAPS press briefing. The police service in the country is not in a crisis – according to Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia. He said this in KwaZulu-Natal during a festive season operation oversight visit. Provincial commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi went public in July with allegations that crime syndicates…
