A man looks at an item before buying at a spaza shop in Thembisa, on the East Rand, in South Africa. 2 minutes Some traditional leaders outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo are disputing allegations that they are demanding large amounts of money from spaza shop owners for recommendation letters allowing owners to register their businesses….
The three accused in the Joshlin Smith murder case. 1 minute A police officer testifying in the trial of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay says the child’s mother, Kelly, did not take part in any search for the little girl. Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen…
The USAID flag flies outside the USAID building in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 1, 2025 1 minute The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says the decision by the US to halt aid funding to South Africa, is an opportunity for the country to strive for economic independence. This comes after President Donald Trump’s administration paused US…
Doctor’s stethoscope. 2 minutes ActionSA says the number of unemployed qualified doctors in South Africa creates a bad impression that health education is not significant. This has emerged during an urgent debate held by the National Assembly to discuss the non-filling of the vacant posts for doctors in the public sector. ActionSA Member of Parliament,…
Broken light bulb. 1 minute The City of Tshwane reported a power outage that is currently affecting parts of the municipality’s Region 7 following a trip at an Eskom Komdraai Substation in Emalahleni today. The city says the blackout has also impacted operations at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant, which relies on electricity to pump…
[FILE IMAGE]: Timothy Omotoso and co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho in the dock in court. 2 minutes Community activist and a whistleblower in the Timothy Omotoso rape and trafficking case, Pamela Mabini, has been shot dead in the driveway of her home in KwaZakhele in Gqeberha this morning. She was also shot at by…
A crime scene cordoned-off. 1 minute The police’s forensic experts have made their way at the Solo restaurant in Sandton, Johannesburg. This comes after a shooting incident occurred at the restaurant on Thursday evening. Three people were shot dead, while four others, including two regular customers, were wounded. According to the police, two AK-47 rifles…
SAPS to destroy confiscated drugs 2 minutes The National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola says the police will today destroy drugs worth over R300 million in street value. He was briefing the media earlier ahead of the Forensic Science Laboratories in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape overseeing the destruction of illicit drugs through incineration. These…
The drug laboratory was discovered by members of crime intelligence and Gauteng Organised Crime Unit at a plot on the outskirts of Westonaria. 1 minute Gauteng police have discovered a drug laboratory worth more than R10 million and arrested two suspects, aged 51 and 49, during a raid in Westonaria. The operation was carried out…
The aftermath of heavy rains and winds in the Eastern Cape. 1 minute More than ten households at Mpunzana Village outside Mthatha in the Eastern Cape have been destroyed by a storm, while it is alleged that several people have been injured in the nearby Macosa Village. The storm that happened yesterday has also destroyed…
