Aftermath of flooding in Eastern Cape 2 minutes Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says a lot of work has been done in preparation for the funeral services of the Eastern Cape flood victims. Simelane is visiting flood ravaged areas to assess government intervention, as well as to ensure support to the affected families. Ninety people…
39-year-old Mduduzi Mnisi previous court appearance 1 minute The man accused of murdering Likhona Fose, 39-year-old Mduduzi Mnisi, is expected to appear before the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for a formal bail application. Mnisi appeared briefly before the same court last week. He faces a charge of premeditated murder, among others. This after Fose’s…
First batch of SANDF members from SAMIDRC. 1 minute The fourth group of soldiers returning from the SADC peacekeeping mission in the DRC has arrived at Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein. The soldiers are expected to begin with their demobilization programme at Tempe Military base in Bloemfontein. Their return follows a ceasefire agreement between…
File image of fatal shooting 1 minute An E-hailing driver and his two passengers have been gunned down at Lentegeur in Mitchell’s Plain on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape. The fatal shooting happened this morning. Police spokesperson André Traut says the incident is believed to be gang-related. Preliminary reports indicate that unknown suspects,…
Buses on fire 1 minute Investigations are under way into the cause of a fire in which more than 20 buses were burnt at a depot in Mabopane, north of Pretoria. The buses belong to Starline Bus Company. It is not clear at this stage what led to the fire. Firefighters from the City of…
Truck carrying cargo 1 minute Transport infrastructure investment has emerged as a strategic lever to drive economic growth at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo. The three-day gathering, which got under way today in Midrand, aims to unlock the continent’s transport potential and drive industrial growth. [WATCH] Delegates at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum…
Gift of the Givers water tanker 1 minute The King Sabatha Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality Mayor Nyaniso Nelani says police are investigating extortion allegations against staff members of humanitarian organisation, Gift of the Givers. It is alleged that extortionists blocked the organisation’s workers, who were transporting water tankers to flood affected residents at a community hall…
The bus crash happened on the R34 between Ulundi and Vryheid in the north of KwaZulu-Natal. 2 minutes The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leadership will assist in the identification of the 10 people who died in a bus crash on the R34 between Ulundi and Vryheid in the north of KwaZulu-Natal over night. The death…
Authorities say an oncoming truck allegedly hit the bus along its side, ripping it open around midnight. 1 minute Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Sinawo Thambo has confirmed the bus that was involved in a fatal crash on the R34 was transporting the party’s supporters back to Vryheid after a Youth Day rally in Durban….
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. 1 minute Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane assured the youth of the province that government is aware of the unemployment crisis they are facing. Mabuyane revealed that nearly 1.9 million young people in the province have given up looking for work. He was speaking at the provincial youth day event…
