A JMPD roadblock The National Motorist Association of South Africa has called on motorists to be wary of traffic officers who are allegedly forcing motorists to pay their traffic fines at roadblocks. The Association says it has been inundated with complaints by many motorists who said they were allegedly stopped at roadblocks by traffic police…
Bullets seen on a desk. Local authorities at uMzumbe say they’re confident that police will make arrests soon in the New Year’s Eve attack in the KwaDweshula area near Port Shepstone. Four alleged attackers are still at large after a deadly attack that left a 67-year-old woman, her 47-year-old son and two daughters in their…
The scene of the Free State aircraft crash. The police in the Free State say they are investigating the cause of the light airplane crash which occured in the south of Bloemfontein. The crash claimed the life of the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft. Station Commander at Parkweg Police Station says…
The National Financial Ombud Scheme has warned motorists that insurance companies will reject their claims if they get involved in a crash while under the influence of alcohol. It says this is regardless of not being breathalyzed or blood-tested at the scene of the crash. Insurance companies are increasingly using tracking data, bank statements, and…
ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi. Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba paid tribute to Dikeledi Magadzi earlier today as she delivered a eulogy to the late former Deputy Minister of Transport. Magadzi passed away last Sunday, at the age of 75 and has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two. She was buried…
FILE| NSRI search and rescue boat A 40-year-old man who went missing at Thompsons beach in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday has not yet been found. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says this is despite its extensive search and rescue operation. The man was from Carolina in Mpumalanga. NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon says it appears…
Doctor with a stethoscope. The Northern Cape Health Department says the 245 medical interns that it has deployed to five districts across the province will alleviate its current load. The Health Ombudsman flagged the department last year for failing patients. This, after two mentally ill patients died. The department’s acting head, Doctor Alastair Kantani announced…
Traffic officers conducting a road safety operation. Motorists have been cautioned about anticipated heavy traffic on all major routes in the country this weekend as holidaymakers continue their return to the province. Law enforcement officers will maintain high levels of visibility and motorists are advised to plan their trips carefully. Gauteng Traffic police spokesperson, Sello…
File image: SAPS Crime Scene. Police in Mpumalanga have initiated a 72-hour search for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed two men at a tavern in Embalenhle on Thursday night. The motive of the shooting is currently unknown. However, it is alleged that an armed male arrived at the tavern, drew a firearm and…
FILE| ANC NEC member and MP Dikeledi Magadzi. Former Transport Deputy Minister, Dikeledi Magadzi will be buried in Polokwane today in a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two. Magadzi’s service will be held at Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane. Magadzi served in various roles in the national government and Limpopo provincial government. She died on…
