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The Ngcobo Taxi Association withdrew their services over unhappiness with long distance buses. Taxi associations and long-distance taxi drivers have signed a road safety pledge at the Noord Taxi Rank in Johannesburg, promising to follow traffic laws and put passenger safety first during the busy festive season.   The campaign, led by the South African National…

Festive Lights on Adderley Street in Cape Town The City of Cape Town says no decision has been taken to remove Christian or religious symbols from the Festive Lights on Adderley Street.   This follows concerns raised by the African Christian Democratic Party.   The City says symbols like angels, the Mother Mary and the baby Jesus remain part…

FILE | NSRI rescue boat The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), together with the police and Eastern Cape Emergency services are continuing the search for a 13-year-old teenager who went missing in the surf zone at Hole-in-the-Wall in the Eastern Cape, on Tuesday. This followed reports of a drowning on Tuesday morning and despite extensive…

Rain falling on an umbrella. The South African Weather Service has warned residents across the country to prepare for continued rainfall over the Christmas period and into the back-to-school season. The weather service says the La Niña weather phenomenon could lead to an increased probability of above-normal rainfall this summer. The Weather Service has briefed…

Water tanker servicing an area. The City of Tshwane says the Palmiet water-supply system is gradually recovering following Rand Water’s maintenance, but restoration remains uneven. While water is steadily re-entering the network, some communities continue to experience low pressure, particularly in high-lying areas. The metro says reservoirs are refilling progressively, with improvement recorded in areas…

[File image] The death toll of initiates in the Eastern Cape has risen to 17 during this summer initiation season. The OR Tambo District is accounting for the most deaths with six initiates, followed by the Amathole District with four deaths. While Chris Hani District and Buffalo City Metro account for three deaths respectively and…

Police seen at a traffic stop. The N3 Toll Concession says many motorists making their way to KwaZulu-Natal this holiday season are speeding and disregarding warning signs at crash scenes, even in wet weather. N3TC Manager Praveen Sunderlall says this makes it dangerous for their staff and paramedics to do their work at crash scenes….

FILE | Road closed sign following flooding. The Johannesburg Metro Police has urged motorists to use alternative routes due to heavy traffic congestion on the N12 eastbound in Protea Industrial Park, south of Johannesburg. JMPD Spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the congestion is caused by flooding following extreme rainfall in the area. He has further advised…

FILE| The old City of Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has vowed to take a hard line against criminal syndicates behind the hijacking of buildings in Johannesburg. Mashaba says he has detailed records of the kingpins orchestrating the illegal occupations along with their international affiliates. His comments come as…