File Image: A shootout scene at Inanda, KZN. 1 minute Members of the Community Policing Forum in Inanda, Durban, have raised concerns over increased crime during rolling blackouts. Eskom recently downgraded load shedding from Stage 6 to Stage 4 after an unexpected escalation last weekend. The power cuts have led to increased incidents of business…
South African National Defence Force members. 1 minute The evacuation of injured South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to begin this week. It remains unclear how many soldiers will be brought back to South Africa. The evacuation follows last month’s clashes between the M23…
The Stellenbosch University campus in the Western Cape. 1 minute The Student Representative Council (SRC) of Stellenbosch University says that its class boycott over student debt and lack of accommodation will not be continuing tomorrow. SRC Executive member Roceshia Februarie says they’ve reached agreement with the university to resume classes after lectures had been disrupted…
Father and son 1 minute A Non-Profit-Organisation, Doxa Family Cares based in Zwide in the Eastern Cape, has held an event to empower men to curb gender-based violence and become better fathers. The event was held in Gqeberha. The organisation’s Executive Director, Thembani Gqiba says it is vital that fathers know the basics of parenting….
University of Cape Town 2 minutes The University of Cape Town’s SRC has temporarily called off its protest over student debt and lack of accommodation. That’s after the university council approved a joint proposal tabled by the SRC and the UCT executive on Thursday. Following a special meeting held on Thursday, 20 February 2025, the…
Hospital ward 2 minutes Johannesburg City Power says it will not be exempting hospitals and water pumping stations from stage six loadshedding. Eskom announced in the early hours of the morning that the country will be experiencing stage six loadshedding, following multiple trips at the Camden Power Station. During lesser stages of loadshedding, City Power…
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane addressing the issue of school security during an imbizo 2 minutes Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has met with several stakeholders to address safety challenges in schools around the province. We successfully hosted the West Rand #SchoolSafety Imbizo today at Hoër Tegniese Skool N Diederichs, bringing together parents, community members,…
Handcuffs 1 minute Sixteen foreign nationals suspected to be involved in illegal mining have been arrested in a farm near Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga. The suspects aged between 18 and 40 were found in possession of gold bearing material. Police also confiscated several generators and other equipment usually used by illegal miners. Police spokesperson Jabu…
Light bulb 1 minute Eskom has announced they have implemented loadshedding from 17h30 this afternoon. In a statement, the power utility says Stage 3 power cuts will be implemented until further notice. Eskom adds that they encountered another temporary setback but will update the public tomorrow. #PowerAlert1 Saturday , 22 February 2025: Following over 20…
Person holds a Palestine flag 1 minute The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has called on the South African government to criminalise the activities of Israel and those who trade with it. About 60 organisations have joined the PSC for a mass rally at the Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town. The PSC will also be…
