KZN residents urged to remain vigilant amid severe weather

[FILE IMAGE] The overflowing Mohlapitsi River in Ga-Mampa village, Limpopo. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal, effective Friday until midnight. The eThekwini Municipality has urged residents to remain vigilant as forecasts indicate severe and widespread showers and intense thunderstorms across most parts of the…

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NTA cautions against threatening scholars in taxis

FILE | Minibus taxis at a rank. The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) says it views threats to take scholars using its services out of taxis across Gauteng ton Friday in a serious light. Alliance spokesperson Theo Malele says those who made the remarks should not try to disrupt their business. His remarks come amid the announcement by…

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Batohi pushed me out of NPA: Adv Maema

Former NPA Head, Shamila Batohi. Former North West Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Sello Maema says he was pushed out by former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. Maema says he opted for retirement after Batohi allegedly rendered him redundant and removed him from investigating criminal cases. He is the first defence witness to be…

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Mpumalanga residents pin hopes on SONA for flood assistance

Residents are seen walking on a road submerged in water after heavy rains in Dindela village in Nkomazi, Mpumalanga in this image captured on 19 January 2026. Residents of Shatale in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, are hoping to hear how government will assist families severely affected by recent floods in their area. The Bushbuckridge Municipality is among the municipalities affected by…

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