Heatwaves worsen drought conditions for livestock farmers in Limpopo. 1 minute Small-scale livestock farmers in Limpopo have suffered financial losses due to prolonged dry weather conditions across the province. These include Senwabarwana, Dzumeri outside Giyani and parts of Thohoyandou. The farmers have lost livestock due to lack of grazing and water. The provincial government has…
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile hosts a farewell luncheon in honour of the Ambassador of Japan to South Africa at O.R. Tambo House in Pretoria on December 18, 2024. 2 minutes Deputy President Paul Mashatile says that the 16 days of activism dedicated to no violence against women and children, is not enough to fight gender-based…
No trucks allowed to cross the border into Mozambique. 1 minute The Border Management Authority (BMA) has suspended the processing of trucks at the Lebombo Port of Entry. Only small vehicles and people are cleared to cross the border into Mozambique. The suspension was done prior to Mozambqiue’s Constitutional Council declaring the ruling party, Frelimo,…
Head-on collision on the N2 near Qumbu. 1 minute Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane has called on road users to exercise caution on the roads, especially at this time of year. The current death toll from crashes in the province is approaching 90 since the start of the festive season. Mabuyane says reckless driving will…
Crash scene 1 minute Four people have died in yet another head-on collision. The crash happened on the N2 near Qumbu in the Eastern Cape. An SUV with only the male driver, collided head-on with a VW UP with four occupants. All the 4 occupants of the VW UP died on the scene. The deceased…
Raindrops 1 minute The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Cooperative Governance says disaster management teams are closely monitoring weather conditions as disruptive rains are expected later today. The warning particularly applies to the districts of Zululand, uThukela, uMzinyathi, uMgungundlovu, King Cetshwayo, and Harry Gwala. Residents are warned that heavy rains could lead to localised flooding and…
Illustration announcing a murder probe 1 minute A 65-year-old man has been arrested and is under police guard at a hospital after he allegedly shot and killed a 56-year-old woman during a dispute between two families at Minerva Gardens in Kimberley. He also allegedly shot and wounded the woman’s 37-year-old son. The suspect was also…
FILE IMAGE: Matrics at a Free State school write final exams. 1 minute The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) says it is ready to implement the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act in its entirety, despite being unhappy with some aspects. On Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the full implementation of the…
Gun and ammunition seized by SAPs members 2 minutes Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says police are focusing on recovering illegal firearms that are a contributing factor to high crime levels. Mchunu was leading the Safer Festive Season operation in Mtunzini on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Mchunu has been joined by National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola…
A graphic depicting a disease 1 minute City of Cape Town says it is taking action in areas where the Diphtheria bacterial disease has been confirmed. A public health response was initiated last month. Health authorities say a 34-year old woman has died in the province. Diphtheria is a contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection….
