Strong winds cause damage in Welkom, two injured

1 minute Two people have been taken to hospital after strong winds blew away the roof of a petrol station in Welkom, Free State. According to Free State Department of Cooperative Governance spokesperson Zimasa Mbewu, the local fire station, a school, and several houses have also been severely damaged. Mbewu says that it is not…

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Scattered thundershowers expected to continue across Gauteng

Rain drops seen. 2 minutes The South African Weather Service says scattered thundershowers are expected to continue across Gauteng over the next few days. Localised flooding is also expected in low-lying areas. Motorists and residents are urged to be cautious whilst driving as well as walking near streams and rivers. Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela says, “For…

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Gelvandale community marches against police killings

File Image | Police tape cordons off a crime scene 1 minute The Gelvandale community in Gqeberha will hold a peaceful march on Sunday to protest against police killings. This follows the tragic shooting of 29-year-old Constable Callan Andrews and the robbery of his service pistol. He succumbed to his injuries in a hospital. Hawks…

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Traffic police visibility heightened along major routes

Gauteng law enforcement operations held across the province to ensure that holidaymakers return safely from the festive season. 2 minutes Gauteng traffic police have urged motorists to be cautious as they make their way back home from various destinations. There’s heightened traffic police visibility on roads. The aim is to reduce crashes along the major routes…

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Two police officers killed in QwaQwa

1 minute Two police officers were gunned down last night while responding to a robbery at a house in Namahadi, QwaQwa in the Free State. The suspects who were wearing balaclavas fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and two cell phones. Police spokesperson Motsantsi Makhele says, “The CSC members approached the house,…

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High traffic volumes recorded on national roads

Traffic build up 1 minute Traffic volumes have increased on national roads in Gauteng as the festive season draws to a close and thousands of holidaymakers return home from various destinations. Law enforcement agencies including Gauteng Traffic Wardens are conducting roadblocks focusing on drunk driving and speeding. The N3 Toll Concession has already seen high…

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More than 120 people killed on Western Cape roads

Huguenot toll plaza. 1 minute Over 120 people have been killed in crashes on roads in the Western Cape in the last month. Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku says they have recorded over 100 fatal crashes this festive season. Sileku says most of the fatalities have involved passengers in vehicles. He says the Western Cape Metro…

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