Cape Town Emergency Services Firefighters in the Cape Winelands District municipality in the Western Cape have requested aerial support as fires which strong winds are fanning intensify on three fronts. The Fire Services spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto says, “In the Witzenberg Valley and Visgat and the Rocky mountain area the fire continues to burn out of…
Some of the drugs seized from hijacked Houghton property. Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD) officers have discovered what they believe to be a drug packaging hub at a hijacked property in Houghton, Johannesburg. During the raid on Friday night, officers discovered large quantities of prescription cough syrups, packed in boxes and processed dagga with an estimated…
Members of Operation Dudula marching towards Nasrec Expo Centre on 22 November 2025. Operation Dudula is adamant that it will continue to protest outside the G20 Leaders’ Summit venue at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Sunday. The organisation, together with the Mkhonto weSizwe Party, say they are trying to grab the attention of…
Public Order Policing (POP) members are on the ground managing the situation at Speakers Corner at the G20 Summit. Police say they’ll ensure that the G20 Leaders’ summit is not disrupted. This follows the arrest of two members of Operation Dudula on Saturday during a protest outside the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, the venue…
The Free State Department of Tourism continues to showcase the province’s hidden gems The Free State Tourism Department is showcasing its hidden gems through the Camp-Out Experience and 4×4 Eco Challenge at Tussen Die Reviere Nature Reserve. The Free State Department of Tourism continues to showcase the province’s hidden gems. This time, the spotlight is…
File image | Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. A colleague and friend of Dr Franklin Sonn, South Africa’s first democratic ambassador to the United States, has described his legacy as that of an institution builder. Professor Brian Figaji was speaking at Sonn’s…
Commuters and transport operators say Nasrec lockdown is affecting travel around the area. Many commuters have been left frustrated by the road closures around Johannesburg for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. They say the road closures have led to difficulties in accessing public transport and delays in travel times. Hundreds of delegates and over 40 heads…
A foiled hijacking attempt on an NIU vehicle, 21 November 2025. A suspect has been shot and wounded after attempting to hijack a vehicle allocated to the G20 Summit. The vehicle was transporting the police’s National Intervention Unit (NIU) members who were conducting patrols in and around Johannesburg on Friday night. The police’s NIU members…
Lightning captured on the image. The Johannesburg Emergency Services has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads. This comes as severe thunderstorms continue to lash most parts of Johannesburg on Saturday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has also issued a yellow Level One warning of heavy downpours that may lead to localised flooding this…
The G20 Summit has reflected on the achievements, challenges and future of the G20 bloc since its establishment in 1999. The Summit in Johannesburg represents the 20th meeting of the group, which sought to bring about global stability in the wake of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The G20 Review report commissioned by South Africa…
