Slain AFASA leader’s family demands justice

FILE | KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) Mbongeni Sikhakhane. The family of the slain KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) Mbongeni Sikhakhane is calling for justice. He was attacked at his home in Sweetwaters, in Pietermaritzburg, on Friday. It is alleged that five armed…

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Over 50 couples to wed at IPHC mass wedding in Westonaria

The International Pentecostal Holiness Church is hosting a mass wedding. More than 50 couples are expected to tie the knot this afternoon during a mass wedding at the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), in Westonaria on Gauteng’s Westrand. WATCH | The International Pentecost Holiness Church is hosting a mass wedding at its headquarters in Zuurbekom,…

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NSRI in W Cape rescues several at sea

An NSRI motorboat used in rescue operations. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), in the Western Cape has rescued several people at sea, including two children. It has commended the role played by good Samaritans in saving lives. Spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, says two girls were rescued at Miller’s Point near Simon’s Town Beach. Lambinon says…

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Cable theft leaves PTA suburbs powerless over Christmas

Stolen cables. Residents of Olievenhoutbosch and surrounding areas in Pretoria have endured a bleak Christmas. They have been without electricity for three days now. This follows a fire incident at the Olievenhoutbosch substation on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is due to cable theft and vandalism of the power infrastructure. Other affected areas include…

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KZN authorities arrest 95 motorists for traffic law violations

Officer at work at a roadblock. Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal say 95 motorists have been arrested for contravening various traffic laws including drunk driving. The arrests were made during multi-disciplinary roadblocks on Saturday night. The provincial Department of Transport says among those arrested are three police officers and a service provider with government tenders worth billions….

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