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File image: Close up of a Police officer’s badge. 2 minutes The South African Police Service is coughing up nearly R4 million a year for 40 suspended officers who receive their full salaries. This came out in a written Parliamentary answer. The suspended officers face charges ranging from corruption, to kidnapping, sexual harassment and murder….

Holidaymakers enjoy the summer sun at the beach. 2 minutes The St George’s Beach in Gqeberha’s infrastructure is in a dilapidated condition with beachgoers fearing for their lives and the safety of their children. The infrastructure is old and rusted, with some areas close to the public. The residents feel that this beach has been…

A dairy cow stops to look up while feeding at a dairy farm. 3 minutes A total of 26 cattle have been recovered following a stock theft raid which was led by acting provincial commissioner, Major-General Zeph Mkhwanazi in Verena in Mpumalanga. After years of uncontrollable stock theft in the area farmers can finally breathe…

A mourner wearing a t-shirt bearing Chesnay Keppler’s face at her memorial service. 2 minutes Friends of slain Chesnay Keppler have described her as a loving and fun person to be around. The 22-year-old was brutally murdered after her police officer boyfriend allegedly shot her several times following a domestic dispute on Thursday last week….

Beit Bridge Border 2 minutes The Border Management Authority (BMA) says the Beitbridge border post is ready to receive people coming into the country as we head towards the end of the festive season holidays. Beitbridge is one of the biggest inland ports of entry which processes thousands of travellers coming in and going out…

Livestock. 2 minutes In a bid to combat the alarming rise of stock theft in Verena in Mpumalanga, acting Mpumalanga Police Commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi is urging farmers to play their part by not employing illegal and undocumented foreign nationals for cheap labour. Major General Mkhwanazi says they have found that when there is…

[File Image] Newspaper with the matric results. 1 minute The Limpopo Department of Education has called on the Grade 12 (matric) class of 2024 to seek emotional support as they await the release of their results. The National Senior Certificate results will be released on January 13, with provinces expected to announce their top performers…

Eldorado Park community attend Gauteng traffic warden, Chesnay Keppler’s murder case at the Protea Magistrate’s Court in Soweto on December 30, 2024. 1 minute Family and friends of murdered 22-year-old crime prevention warden, Chesnay Keppler, are expected to gather for her memorial service today. The service will be held at the Don Mattera Hall in…

[FILE IMAGE]: Man holding an umbrella under heavy skies. 1 minute Residents living in low-lying areas have been cautioned, as wet and gloomy conditions are expected to continue in Gauteng over the next few days. The South African Weather Services issued a yellow alert for disruptive rains and thunderstorms across the eastern part of the…