1 minute Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has called on the public to use fireworks responsibly this festive season. EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo emphasized the need for adult supervision when children handle firecrackers and urged consideration for pets, which can be distressed by fireworks. “Please ensure pets are locked away during this time and adhere to…
SABC TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. 2 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has expressed concern over a viral video circulating on social media involving a staff member on a domestic flight. In a statement, the broadcaster emphasized its commitment to values of respect and integrity, expressing regret over the incident. The…
Acting Gauteng Premier Lebogang Maile engaging with Patricia Keppler’s family. 2 minutes Acting Gauteng Premier Lebogang Maile says the police officer who allegedly shot and killed his 22-year-old girlfriend must not be granted bail. Patricia Keppler was a Gauteng Traffic Warden from Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg. Police watchdog, IPID, says the suspect allegedly fired…
Roadblock 2 minutes Over 490 drunk drivers have been arrested since the 1st of December to date on the Mpumalanga roads. This was revealed by the MEC for Community, Safety, Security and Liaison Jackie Macie during a festive Season road safety campaign at Komatipoort. There is a low number of vehicles on the roads, compared…
Equipment damaged at the Annual Fun Games and Music Festival in Makwassie. 1 minute Police in North West say they have not yet made arrests following the torching and damaging of equipment at the Annual Fun Games and Music Festival in Makwassie near Wolmaranstad. Patrons appeared to be angry when the artist Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona also…
Mine shaft at the Stilfontein in the North West where illegal mining takes place. 2 minutes More illegal miners are continuing to resurface at the Stilfontein disused mine in the North West province. Eleven illegal miners resurfaced this morning from the Margaret Shaft. This comes as Deputy Police Minister Paulley Boshielo is scheduled to visit…
A handcuffed man. 1 minute The family of Patricia Keppler, a 22-year-old Gauteng Traffic Warden from Eldorado Park, is seeking justice following her murder. Her boyfriend, a 42-year-old police officer, has been arrested in connection with the crime. According to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the suspect allegedly fired multiple shots through a window…
Police constables graduate. 1 minute The MMC for Public Safety in the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape, Mlawuli Marasha, says they are working around the clock to reduce crime in the area. He was speaking during the welcoming ceremony of newly-appointed police constables in Mthatha. Marasha believes the high crime…
[File image]: Shack fire. 1 minute Government says it wants to fast-track the process of delivering building material for the people who have been affected by fires in Cape Town informal settlements. Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, has visited the area of Dunoon near Cape Town, which was one of the settlements affected by fires…
Thulasizwe Buthelezi 1 minute Axed AmaZulu Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi has revealed that he learnt of his dismissal through the media and has yet to receive direct communication from Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Speaking at a media briefing in Ulundi, Buthelezi stated that he would wait for confirmation from the King regarding his removal but…
