[File photo] 2 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has condemned the alleged racist incident on a FlySafair flight in which a woman is seen having an altercation with flight crew members. The incident took place during a flight from Durban to Cape Town. In a video that has gone viral on…
Outside City Hall where Parliament sits. 1 minute 259 written questions from members of Parliament to Ministers were not answered by 27 December this year. This has emerged on a parliamentary publication list regarding unanswered written and oral questions. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as well as Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson are the…
Cash in transit truck. 1 minute Police in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt for more suspects following a cash-in-transit heist yesterday. Two people were killed in the incident which happened while security guards were collecting money from a popular restaurant in Sidwell. During an altercation, a shootout ensued resulting in the deaths of a security guard and a suspect. …
2 minutes Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off…
Road Traffic Mangement Corporation (RTMC). 1 minute The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says it is ramping up law enforcement efforts on the roads, and around entertainment hotspots to ensure a safe New Year’s celebration for all. This increased vigilance will extend to New Year’s Day and the post-holiday travel period. According to RTMC Chief…
The Thembalethu Magistrate’s Court. 1 minute Four people including a tavern owner from Thembalethu in George in the Western Cape are expected to appear in the Thembalethu Local Magistrate’s Court today for alleged murder and kidnapping. Police spokesperson Chris Spies says officers were investigating the disappearance of two women at the weekend when they arrested…
File image: Protestors blockade a road with rubble. 1 minute Police have urged motorists to use alternative roads as protesters have blockaded the R503 Road linking the towns of Lichtenburg, Mahikeng and Coligny in the North West. Power outages have sparked the protest. Police Spokesperson Sam Tselanyane says, “What we can also confirm is that…
Pupils in a classroom in Eastern Cape 2 minutes The Special Action Committee for Education says it has brought an urgent interdict application to the Western Cape High Court against the Department of Education in the province. This is an attempt to halt the department’s decision to cut more than 2,000 teaching posts. The department…
A suspect in handcuffs. 1 minute Deputy Police Minister, Cassel Mathale has announced that more than 34,000 suspects have been arrested across the country since December 16. Amongst those arrested were more than 4,000 suspects wanted for various crimes including murder and rape. Mathale was speaking during a festive season operation at the Mall of…
Homeless 1 minute While the festive season is often a time of joy, family gatherings and celebration, for many homeless people it is a stark reminder of what they’ve lost. As the streets light up with decorations and homes fill with laughter, homeless people in Mahikeng in North West face harsh realities including inclement weather…
