SA soldiers during a parade. 2 minutes The funeral services of seven of the 14 SANDF soldiers who were killed in Goma in the DRC, are being held in Limpopo over the weekend. The remains of the fallen soldiers were handed to the families at the Swartkop Air Force base in Centurion last week. The…
Crime prevention wardens during a patrol. 3 minutes The Democratic Alliance in Mpumalanga says crime prevention wardens, who were deployed in various police stations last year, are underutilized. The party says instead of assisting in fighting crime, the wardens sit under trees or wash police vehicles. The DA is now seeking answers from the Mpumalanga…
Graphic of murder scene. 1 minute The Western Cape has recorded the highest number of gang-related murders in the country. This is according to Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. In a media briefing earlier today, Mchunu said the province recorded 263 gang-related murder cases during the third quarter from the 1 October 2024 to 31 December…
A minibus and bakkie on fire after colliding in Hoedspruit. 2 minutes The Mpumalanga Provincial Government has pleaded with the families of the 14 people who lost their lives, in a horrific crash, in Hoedspruit, two weeks ago, to give the provincial government time to conclude the DNA tests. This is after the families expressed…
The front of a school bus. 2 minutes Parents and learners in Mafefe outside Lebowakgomo in Limpopo are outraged and concerned about the state of scholar transport provided by the Education Department. The buses are used by learners whose schools were closed or merged by the department due to low enrolment. The parents say many…
Man convicted on more than 3000 counts of child pornography 2 minutes Organisations fighting against the abuse of children are once again making a call for the term “child pornography” to be done away with. The organisations believe the right term, which shows the gravity of the crime, should be child sexual abuse material. They…
A woman carries buckets to a public water distribution. 1 minute The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that it is implementing water rationing. The Metro says this is because demand continues to outstrip supply. In October, uMngeni-uThukela Water implemented its water curtailment, reducing its bulk supply. A spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality, Gugu…
2 minutes Eastern Cape police are investigating a case of murder after three women were shot and killed in a house in Lusikisiki last night. According to reports, a man wearing a balaclava entered a home in the Sitshayelo location and fatally shot all three victims. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli said the motive for the…
The kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joslin Smith will commence on the 3rd of March 2025. 1 minute The kidnapping and human trafficking case of Joslin Smith from Saldanha Bay on the Cape West Coast has been adjourned to March 3. Western Cape High Court judge, Nathan Erasmus, set down the date and the…
A gavel and a block is pictured on the judge’s bench in this illustration picture. 1 minute A police officer has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment following a guilty verdict on a charge of attempted murder by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. Five years ago, convicted Constable Tiyani Ndlovu had been stationed at…
