Broken glasses at an accident scene. Two people have died on the N2 between East London and Qonce in the Eastern Cape when two motor vehicles collided head-on. Both individuals were declared dead on the scene, while another occupant sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for medical treatment. Provincial Transport Department spokesperson Unathi…
A newborn laying in a crib. Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has joined five mothers in welcoming their newly born bundles of joy at Leratong Hospital, on the West Rand. During the ceremony, mothers were presented with gift hampers. Whilst welcoming the New Year babies, Nkomo-Ralehoko also highlighted the issue of teenage…
A marching Cape Malay Choir on the streets of the Bo-Kaap, January 1, 2026. The streets of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town came alive with the sights and sounds of over 30 Cape Malay choirs who rang in the new year in the age-old road march or “nagtroepe” tradition. With its roots in the times…
Fatal taxi accident in the Eastern Cape. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has expressed condolences to the families of the nine people who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. A minibus taxi collided with a passenger car and a bakkie on the R61. Eight people were also injured in the crash. Premier Mabuyane…
FILE | Political parties posters for the 2014 Elections. The African National Congress (ANC) says it will use the year 2026 to prepare for the upcoming Local Government Elections. This is as political parties head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected to take place before the end of the year. ANC Spokesperson Mahlengi…
Bafana Bafana player during match against Zimbabwe. South Africa had to dig deep to advance to the round of 16 of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Bafana Bafana beat neighbours, Zimbabwe, 3-2 to finish second in Group B behind Egypt. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was satisfied with the win and…
Sign showing a pedestrian crossing The City of Cape Town Traffic Services says it has issued fines to 250 pedestrians found unlawfully walking on the city’s motorways since the start of this month. The flouting of traffic laws happened despite the city’s extensive pedestrian awareness and education initiatives. Spokesperson Kevin Jacobs says their direct engagements…
National Road Traffic Law-Enforcement Officers supported by various other law-enforcement agencies. The Director of Transport Regulation for Northern Cape’s Department of Transport says collaboration with the Free State will boost effectiveness and ensure the safety of road users. Nonkoliseko Joka says head-on collisions have increased during this festive season. The department has joined resources with…
Parts of a vehicle seen at an accident scene. Two people have died and another three were injured after a vehicle rolled near Wembesi outside Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. “IPSS Medical Rescue is currently on scene of an accident on the Ntabamhlophe Road near Wembesi. A single vehicle with five occupants lost control, rolling…
Cape Town’s majestic Table Mountain. City of Cape Town Mayco Member for Safety and Security JP Smith has urged the public to be responsible when celebrating tonight’s crossover into the New Year. Smith has warned motorist against drinking and driving. He says the public must follow the directions of law enforcement officers. “Let’s enter the…
