A SAPS badge. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) in the North West says they will await the provincial police commissioner’s decision, guided by South African Police Services (SAPS) policies, this after provincial deputy police commissioner, Major-General Patrick Asaneng was found guilty of fraud in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court. VIDEO | North West police…
A 23-year-old Setlabo Thaba solicited donations under false pretenses, received R20000 from the Moruleng Mining Company A Limpopo mining company that was swindled out of R20 000 has called for the law to take its course. The Moruleng Mining Company was allegedly scammed by 23-year-old Setlabo Thaba who solicited donations under false pretenses. Thaba claimed…
A worker wears protective gear while working with cattle amid a foot and mouth disease outbreak. Sakeliga alongside the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and Free State Agriculture are heading to the High Court in Pretoria, on Tuesday, to challenge government’s obstruction of private sector procurement and the administration of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)…
AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo The AbaThembu Royal Council says it’s going to write to the Nigerian Consulate in South Africa about the alleged coronation of a Nigerian king in the Eastern Cape. This comes after videos circulated on social media last week showing the coronation ceremony of an individual referred to as “Igwe Ndigbo Na…
A person held at gunpoint Growing frustration over rising levels of crime in parts of Mahikeng in the North West province has led to residents forming night patrol groups. The residents say they were forced to act after a series of crimes, which include murder, burglaries and breaking into vehicles, especially in the Mahikeng CBD….
A mining community in Limpopo The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Limpopo says mines should benefit local communities. The commission’s provincial manager, Victor Mavhidula was speaking during the provincial Human Rights Day celebration, on Saturday, at Bakenberg, outside Mokopane. Mavhidula says mines in the area should contribute by rehabilitating infrastructure and employment. Community…
Bloemfontein farm school is under investigation by police and Social Development after an alleged sexual assault incident, 11 years ago The Free State Education department says it is investigating a case of sexual assault that allegedly took place at the Bainsvlei farm school, in Bloemfontein, 11 years ago. This comes after a Bloemfontein family raised…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the key note address at the Human Rights Day celebrations in Kimberley, Northern Cape. President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned those involved in corrupt activities that they should be ready to face the consequences, with law enforcement agencies now invigorated to deal with malfeasance. The President was addressing the official Human Rights…
Bad weather looms in KZN. KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for the possibility of another round of severe weather. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for the western and far northern parts of the province from Saturday into Sunday. #WeatherUpdate | The South African Weather Service @SAWeatherServic has issued a warning…
Broken windscreen glass seen after an accident. The R81 road near Kotishing outside Polokwane in Limpopo has been temporarily closed for traffic after an accident which claimed the lives of three people on Saturday afternoon. One person was critically injured when two cars collided. One of the cars burst into flames. Transport Department spokesperson, Mashudu…
