A burst water pipe 2 minutes Johannesburg Water has promised to increase its response time to water leaks and pipe bursts. This emerged at a media briefing in Newtown in Johannesburg. The utility’s Operations Manager Logan Munsamy says infrastructure upgrades take time. “Our short-term plan is in terms of our water restrictions. We have a…
[FILE IMAGE] Thabo Bester at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court, April 14, 2023. 1 minute Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester‘s lawyer Adv Lerato Moela has argued in the Free State High Court that his client’s application must be heard in the Criminal Court because it arises out of a criminal matter. Moela argues that Bester…
Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg seen in court. 1 minute Alleged fraudster and diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg has abandoned his bail application in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. The state was expected to cross examine Liebenberg who moved his bail application on Monday after his attorneys withdrew from the proceedings. Liebenberg, his wife Desiree and seven others…
Adv. TT Thobane for accused 1 to 4 in the Senzo Meyiwa trial consults with his clients. 1 minute The lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Bongani Gininda has once again told the High Court in Pretoria that there was communication between the soccer star’s former girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo and accused number three,…
Johannesburg Water officials address the media on 28 November 2024. 1 minute Johannesburg Water says it’s working with law enforcement agencies to disconnect illegal water connections in different areas of the city. This as the city experiences severe water shortages, which the utility has partly attributed to illegal connections and ageing infrastructure. The decision has…
Joburg Water officials address the media, November 28, 2024. 2 minutes The Johannesburg Water officials say several challenges in the water system have led to water cuts in some areas and affected pressure in others. They say they are seeking to work on improving the provision of water. The challenges include illegal connections and ageing…
Inside the multi-million rand drug lab discovered in Rietfontein on 27 November 2024. 1 minute Police have arrested a 39-year-old Mexican national following the discovery of a drug laboratory with an estimated value of R100 million at Rietfontein in Johannesburg’s West Rand. A search and seizure operation was conducted through a multi-disciplinary team following extensive…
Community members watch as a mine is inspected in Stilfontein, November 15, 2024. 2 minutes The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) says the illegal miners who have emerged from Shaft 12 at the Stilfontein mine, have indicated that there are bodies underground. This as more illegal miners have resurfaced from the shaft in…
A shop without electricity. 1 minute A number of areas in the Eastern Cape have been plunged into darkness following damage to Eskom’s infrastructure due to extreme weather conditions. This comes after thousands of customers were left without electricity over the past few days due to damaging winds, heavy rainfall and lighting. Affected areas include…
1 minute A severe storm swept through Randfontein in Gauteng’s East Rand yesterday, displacing approximately 190 families and injuring more than 20 people. The affected areas include the Toekomsrus informal settlement, Greenfields Estate and the Umphakathi Mall. The injured received medical attention at nearby healthcare facilities. Randfontein Executive Mayor William Matsheke confirmed that displaced families…
