Angry Mohlakeng residents protest against crime

FILE | Residents block roads with burning tyres, rocks and branches during a protest in Johannesburg. Residents of Mohlakeng, west of Johannesburg, have taken to the streets in protest against rising crime in their area. The march underscores growing frustration among residents, who say crime, including illegal mining and gun-related violence, has made their area…

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Missing helicopter found in KNP, officers unharmed

[File Image] SAPS K9 members called to assist. Police in Mpumalanga say their four missing officers have been found safe and unharmed. They were in a helicopter which disappeared in the Kruger National Park yesterday morning. A search team with a SanPark helicopter found the officers in a remote area. Police in Mpumalanga say their…

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HIV, TB programme cuts worsen healthcare strain: NPO warns

A nurse hands out a red ribbon to a woman, to mark World Aids Day. Non-profit organisation Inyathelo has raised concerns about the sustainability of South Africa’s healthcare sector. The warning comes as the country marks World Health Day alongside the global community. The organisation says international funding cuts, including reductions from USAID, have created…

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