1 minute Residents of Quarry Road at Springfield in Durban are threatening to take legal actions against the eThekwini Municipality for what they call failed provision of crucial services. They are accusing the city of failing to maintain its water drainage infrastructure and sewer pipes. Extreme Weather | Heavy rains lead to road closures in…
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…
Key players in Matabeleland regions this week accused officials responsible for the process of allegedly lacking sincerity to push the agenda. THE Gukurahundi public outreach programme, launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in July this year, has been hit by logistical challenges that have grounded the process, NewsDay has established. But critics have accused the government…
A mosquito on a person’s skin. Twelve malaria-related deaths and over 800 malaria cases have been recorded in Limpopo since April 2025. Health Department spokesperson Neil Shikwambana says two of the deaths were recorded after last month’s floods. Shikwambana says that the risk of malaria transmission has significantly increased due to the heavy rain. Malaria symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, diarrhoea and…
Bullets seen at a crime scene. 2 minutes The community of Bloekombos in Kraaifontein say they are still in shock following the fatal shooting of the principal of Ekuthuleni Primary. The 54-year-old was shot in his car on Thursday and his wife was wounded. Counselling is being provided to affected people and learners. “This is…
BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato outlines the festive season control measures at all ports of entry. 2 minutes The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it will work with other law enforcement agencies such as the South African Police Service (SAPS), the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs officials,…
Gambling dice, cards and chips are seen on the keyboard in this illustration picture, June 5, 2020. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has expressed concern about the growing number of young people who are addicted to gambling. The foundation is among many roleplayers attending the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum’s 16th annual conference in…
FILE | Court room. A 19-year-old accused linked to a mass shooting that took place in the Marikana informal settlement on the Cape Flats two weeks ago, has appeared in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court. Nine people were gunned down in the incident. The accused, who faces multiple charges including nine counts of murder, abandoned his…
FILE | National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi: The legal counsel of suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Andrew Chauke has accused outgoing National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi of failing to do her job with due diligence. Adv Thembeka Ngcukaitobi has referred to the 2010 murder case involving a South…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday set up four working groups, including one on the protection of female sports and another on commercial opportunities, as it looks to reshape the Games under new president Kirsty Coventry. Coventry had already said in June the IOC would spearhead discussions on gender eligibility criteria in sports, four years after…
