SANDF cancels Cuban Medical Training Programme

1 minute The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has decided to cancel the Cuban Medical Training Programme, describing it as wasteful expenditure. The South African Military Health Service says it will not send additional medical students to Cuba. But it says students that are already there will be allowed to complete their medical courses….

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Four arrested after Saulsville spaza shop shooting

Arrest banner 1 minute Four foreign nationals have been arrested following a shooting incident that left a man wounded in Saulsville, Pretoria. Eyewitnesses say the shooting occurred inside a local spaza shop owned by Somali nationals. Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says the wounded person is receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital. “The victim…

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Police foil kidnapping, arrest 9 suspects in Ivory Park

1 minute Police arrested nine suspects and seized three firearms and a vehicle linked to other crimes during a foiled kidnapping attempt in Ivory Park on Tuesday. One suspect, recently released from prison, was fatally wounded in a shootout with police after attempting to evade arrest. The operation involved the SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Crime Intelligence…

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Weather warning issued for Gauteng and KZN for Wednesday

Vehicle seen with headlights on in rainy weather 1 minute The Weather Service says Gauteng can expect isolated showers and thundershowers on Tuesday evening. Forecaster Samke Thwala says isolated showers and thundershowers can be expected for Wednesday over Gauteng. “Looking at the temperatures for tomorrow in Gauteng, Pretoria we’re looking at a minimum of 19…

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Mpumalanga issues stern warning to GBV perpetrators

[FILE IMAGE} Gender-based violence portrayal. 2 minutes Authorities in Mpumalanga have declared war against men who are killing and abusing women in the province. The province has launched the 16 Days of No Violence Against Women and Children in Elukwatini. The provincial government has developed a crime prevention strategy aimed at paying special attention to…

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