Fires in the Western Cape’s Mossel Bay have kept residents on edge and fire crews on high alert. Although the fires have now been brought under control, teams remain deployed to monitor hotspots and prevent flare-ups. Meanwhile, the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services says the fire in the Langrug and Franschhoek areas in the…
Over R25m has been paid to 233 suspended Police officers Rise Mzansi has expressed alarm at revelations that over R25m has been paid to 233 suspended police officers in under two-years who are facing charges including rape, corruption and hijacking. The party’s Chief Organizer and National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana says the party will…
SAPS arrest graphic. Tourists from Wales, in the United Kingdom, were attacked on the N2 highway en route to Cape Town International Airport when their vehicle was stoned by six teenagers. The police say according to reports, the tourists were en route to the airport. Police spokesperson, FC Van Wyk, says the incident has been…
Umalusi holds a media briefing today to pronounce on the 2025 national examination results of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Independent Examinations Board (IEB), South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) and Department of Higher Education and Training. Livestream:
Brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande are accused of orchestrating AKA and Tibz murders. The case of the two Ndimande brothers linked to the murders of rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’Forbes and chef, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane is expected to resume in the Durban Magistrate’s Court, on Friday. Siyabonga and Malusi Ntimande were extradited from Eswatini in November 2025…
Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Maburna in court Prominent Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name ‘ Shebe Maburna’, is expected to appear at the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo, for an urgent bail application. The Polokwane magistrate court denied him bail on the 17th of December…
A massive fire is raging across several areas in Kouga, causing widespread power outages and prompting urgent evacuation orders and road closures. The fire, which started on Tuesday, has spread rapidly due to strong winds and dry conditions, affecting areas like Zwartenbosch, Oyster Bay Road and Kromme River. Emergency services are on the scene, and…
Suspended Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker Suspended Western Cape High Court Judge Mushtak Parker is facing possible impeachment. This after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) met to consider the July 2025 Judicial Conduct Tribunal report that found Judge Parker guilty of gross misconduct. The JSC resolved to uphold this finding as well as to refer the matter to the…
Burning trees and veld The veldfires in the Kouga, Humansdorp and Sarah Baartman areas have caused a major power outage. This as firefighters continue to battle the blaze. According to Eskom, repair work will commence once the areas are deemed safe. UPDATE | Fires continue to rage on in Zwartenbosch, Eastern Cape. Credit: Gift of…
The suspects allegedly pointed the officers with a firearm Three taxi operators have been arrested in Musina, Limpopo, after allegedly confronting and threatening police officers. Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the suspects stopped police officers who were traveling in an unmarked vehicle, believing they were transporting hitchhikers. The suspects allegedly pointed the officers with a…
