A poster condemning racism. 1 minute The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has strongly condemned an alleged racist incident that occurred at a store in Fourways in Gauteng on Sunday. According to ATM National Spokesperson, Zama Ntshona, a couple allegedly referred to black patrons as “baboons”. Ntshona emphasized that racism is a serious crime against humanity,…
A reveller looks at fireworks explode over a building during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. 3 minutes Although fireworks are a traditional way to usher in the New Year, it is also a time which sees a surge in animal distress and injuries, often as a result of fireworks being fired at them. The Johannesburg…
Lifeguards on the beach. 1 minute Bathers are being warned to be more cautious when swimming in the sea on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day because the new moon spring tide will peak on these days. This causes high and low tides, increasing the risk of stronger-than-usual rip tides. Lifesaving South Africa President,…
Investigation 2 minutes A tavern owner and three other suspects from Thembalethu in George in the Western Cape have been arrested on charges of murder and kidnapping. Police Spokesperson Chris Spies says officers were investigating the disappearance of two women reported missing at the weekend. Investigations led to a 23-year-old-woman with multiple injuries at a…
Vehicles being processed at the Lebombo Border Post. 2 minutes Clearing of cargo trucks, small vehicle and pedestrians is continuing without challenges at the Lebombo Border Post between South Africa and Mozambique. This is as the situation is reportedly calm in Mozambique following a spate of violent protest action. The disgruntled citizens are disputing the…
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau meets with the Black Business Council on August 12, 2024. 1 minute The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has welcomed the two Companies Amendment Acts of 2024, which were assented into law on July 26. According to a statement by the department, the two Acts were published…
Police, members of the ANC Women’s League and some members pictured inside the Seshego Magistrates Court in Limpopo in the case against a 28-year-old man accused of statutory rape. 1 minute The case against a 28-year-old Limpopo man who allegedly impregnated a 13-year-old girl has been postponed to January 8, 2025. He appeared before the…
Gauteng Traffic Police conduct a roadblock on 29 December 2024. 2 minutes Gauteng Traffic Police have arrested 17 suspects for driving under the influence of alcohol in various parts of the province. Five other suspects were arrested on the N1 freeway for driving at 170 kilometres per hour in a 120 kilometre zone. Spokesperson Sello…
A mine shaft in Stilfontein, North West where illegal miners remain underground. 2 minutes The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) civic movement says it has applied for direct access to the Constitutional Court, with a view of having the court issuing the order that government itself buys food for illegal miners underground at…
SAPS murder case graphic. 1 minute A 32-year-old businessman has been shot and killed on Meridian Drive in Durban North. It is alleged that the man, identified as a security company owner, was shot while in his car in a parking lot. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says Umhlanga police have opened a case of murder…
