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The South African Weather Service briefs media on the December and seasonal weather outlook in South Africa. Live proceedings below:
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ANC urges top priority treatment for DJ Warras murder probe
The late Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras. The ANC has called for the murder of Warrick Stock, better known as DJ Warras, to be treated with the highest priority and allocated proper resources. DJ Warras was shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says DJ Warras was a courageous…
Childhood friend pays tribute to DJ Warras
The late DJ Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras People in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN have joined others in paying tribute to the late DJ Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras. Stock was gunned down in the Johannesburg CBD onTuesday afternoon. One of his childhood friends, Rene Baeta remembers him as a caring, family-oriented father whose success inspired…
Extortion, gangs and taxi violence amongst top crimes in W Cape
Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile releases crime statistics for the second quarter on December 17, 2025. Quarterly crime statistic have revealed that extortion, gangs and taxi violence are the biggest drivers of crime in the Western Cape. The quarterly crime statistics from July to September were released in Cape Town indicating an increase in…
Police identify woman as person of interest in Warras murder
Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety Mgcini Tshwaku says police have identified a woman as a person of interest in the murder of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras. The woman is alleged to have been a former tenant at the Zambesi building in Johannesburg’s CBD, where DJ Warras was shot. Police…
Marius van der Merwe laid to rest in Brakpan
Marius van der Merwe funeral The funeral service of slain Madlanga Commission witness, Marius van der Merwe has concluded at Medley House in Brakpan, Gauteng. Van der Merwe, also known as Witness D, was shot dead outside his Brakpan home just over a week ago. His assassination came just weeks after he testified before the commission in…
Over 100 overloaded vehicles taken off the road in Limpopo
Operation “malayisha” in Limpopo Limpopo’s Transport Department has taken more than 100 vehicles off the road due to overloading and unroadworthy at the Mantsole Traffic Control Centre. The route links Gauteng, North West and Limpopo as well as the Groblers Bridge into Botswana. Department spokesperson Matome Taueatsoala says the vehicles include buses, minibus taxis and…
NPA welcomes court’s ruling on Shebe Maburna’s bail application
Limpopo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna at Polokwane Magistrate Court The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Limpopo has welcomed the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court’s decision to deny prominent Lekompo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke popularly known as Shebe Maburna, bail. Shebe Maburna was arrested after he allegedly shot and wounded a fan in Ladanna Polokwane in October this…
VIDEO | Ramaphosa addresses SADC Heads of State and Government
The virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the interim Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC), is addressing the opening and participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government. LIVESTREAM:
SA won’t allow people to abuse immigration laws: Schreiber
FILE| Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber addresses an event. Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber says South Africa will not allow people to abuse the immigration laws of the country. Schreiber made the statement after seven Kenyans who were granted tourist visas were arrested after they were found to be working in Johannesburg. He…