Joburg residents urged to be on high alert amid heavy rain

File image: Heavy rain causes flooding in Johannesburg. 1 minute The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has urged residents especially those in informal settlements to remain vigilant as the risk of disruptive rain and localised flooding increases in Gauteng. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level five warning for severe…

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One dead in Joburg crash as heavy rains persist

Rain seen from the windscreen of a car. 1 minute The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) says it should be able to respond to all emergencies related to persistent rains in the city. This after one person died and two others were taken to hospital following a crash on Republic Road towards Cresta…

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Retired SANDF Commander confident in SA soldiers’ capabilities

Retired Brigadier General Abel Nelwamondo 3 minutes A retired South African National Defence Force (SANDF) commander has expressed confidence in the South African soldiers to handle the challenges of peacekeeping missions, saying they are adequately trained and resourced to deal with the issues peacekeepers face. Brigadier General Abel Nelwamondo, an experienced military officer from Thohoyandou…

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Illegal borehole disrupts Gautrain services to Rosebank

Gautrain at a station 2 minutes Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has issued a stern warning to residents, emphasising that those who damage Gautrain infrastructure will face serious consequences. Her statement came during an inspection of an underground tunnel that was compromised by a private property owner drilling a borehole above it, causing…

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Firefighters contain Banhoek Valley fire

Firefighting teams from Cape Winelands District Municipality and Stellenbosch monitor Banhoek Valley on February 16, 2025. 1 minute The  Cape Winelands District Municipality says the fire in Banhoek Valley, Stellenbosch, has been contained. The blaze started burning on Saturday. Municipality Spokesperson Anesca Roodt says firefighters will remain on the scene to monitor any flare-ups. Roodt…

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Vicki Terblanche murder case postponed

Reinhardt Leach, the accused in the Vicki Terblanche case, seen in the dock in court. 1 minute The case of murder accused Reinhardt Leach has been postponed until tomorrow. Leach is accused of murdering his girlfriend Vicki Terblanche. The state says the witnesses that were supposed to take the stand today, had flight delays and…

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