2 minutes The year 2024 has proven to be yet another eventful one for South Africa. The country’s political landscape saw a major shift as the ruling African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure a majority win in the May polls, giving birth to the Government of National Unity. Prominent politicians were also arrested, including…
Police man a roadblock 2 minutes The Eastern Cape Department of Transport has vowed to intensify its road safety operations with special attention on drunk and driving. Nearly a 100 people have been arrested for drunk driving over a period of five days in the province. To date, over 500 people have been brought to…
Police and other safety officials conduct inspections as part of the #SaferFestiveSeason campaign in Gauteng on New Year’s Eve. 1 minute Gauteng Traffic Police have urged road users to exercise extreme caution and adhere to traffic regulations ahead of the New Year crossover. Spokesperson Sello Maremane emphasises the importance of being vigilant on the roads,…
File image: eThekwini fire engine at Verulam Fire Station in Durban. 1 minute The eThekwini Fire Department in KwaZulu-Natal is yet to determine the extent of damage a fire has caused to the Jacobs industrial area in southern Durban. The department’s Nkululeko Dube says the fire started last night and affected three companies. He says…
Shaft 11 of a disused mine at Stilfontein. 1 minute The Stilfontein Crisis Committee in North West has described the dismantling of the pulling system in shaft 11 of a disused mine as a recipe for disaster. The committee consists of community leaders, mining community organisations and human rights activists. So far, community volunteers have…
Makhanda 3 minutes Residents of Makana in the Eastern Cape are sounding the alarm as the region’s ongoing water crisis intensifies. Some communities say they’ve been without a steady water supply for over five days, leaving them to grapple with basic daily needs like drinking, cooking, and sanitation. The situation, which has been escalating over…
Handcuffs. 1 minute A case of murder against a 36-year-old Ethiopian national has been postponed to next Monday the Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court in North West. Dawit Daniel Tsefaye appeared in court today and was remanded in custody. He allegedly stabbed his 28-year-old girlfriend to death last Thursday. Police spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh says the suspect…
Public Protector Offices in Pretoria. 1 minute Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka says she has recorded an overall improvement of 11.9% in finalised cases for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year. She finalised 1 494 cases compared to 1 335 cases during the same period in the previous financial year. At least 737 cases were finalised through investigations, compared to 673…
Cash in transit truck. 1 minute Police in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt for more suspects following a cash-in-transit heist yesterday. Two people were killed in the incident which happened while security guards were collecting money from a popular restaurant in Sidwell. During an altercation, a shootout ensued resulting in the deaths of a security guard and a suspect. …
Road Traffic Mangement Corporation (RTMC). 1 minute The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says it is ramping up law enforcement efforts on the roads, and around entertainment hotspots to ensure a safe New Year’s celebration for all. This increased vigilance will extend to New Year’s Day and the post-holiday travel period. According to RTMC Chief…
