FILE | Heavy rain causes flood. Electricity supply has been cut-off to various areas in Tzaneen, Limpopo, following storms and hail. Eskom says its two sub-stations have been damaged. The areas affected include Nkowankowa, Lenyenye, Dan village and Muhlava. In a statement, Eskom says the extent of the damage and estimated period for restoration of…
FILE | Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa. The family of the late former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa says he always wanted to prove his innocence, following a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report implicating him in alleged corruption in the department during his tenure. Hlongwa died in hospital on Tuesday following a short illness….
A crane has been sourced to assist in lifting out the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) vehicle that was swept by water at the lower bridge inside the river in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Police divers recovered one body on Friday. Two SANDF members are believed to have been in the vehicle when it was swept…
Inside the National Assembly Parliament’s Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says the institution has improved on its goals of holding the executive to account, making laws and increasing public participation. The legislature has wound down for the festive season. He says 40 public hearings were held all over the country and two crucial investigations kicked off. Mothapo…
FILE | Boks women flanker, Lusanda Dumke. Former Women’s Rugby Springboks captain Lusanda Dumke will be laid to rest on Sunday at her home in Chebe Village in the Eastern Cape. The provincial government says she will be given a Special Provincial Official Funeral, Category Two. This is to honour Dumke’s outstanding contribution to women’s…
Police are investigating a cash-in-transit heist where a teen was injured in Thokoza, in the East Rand Police are on the scene of a cash-in-transit robbery scene along Khumalo street in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni. It is believed a gang of robbers driving in a private vehicle rammed onto a security cash van. A charred vehicle believed…
Sudan coach James Kwesi Appiah before the match. Sudan’s coach James Kwesi Appiah aims to turn the Africa Cup of Nations into a source of joy amid war for the Sudanese people, vowing that every player will give their all to achieve success in the continental tournament in Morocco. Sudan has been in the grip…
Holidaymakers enjoy the summer sun at the beach. The City of Cape Town law enforcement says the early part of Boxing Day has been smooth sailing. Boxing day is traditionally a very busy day with thousands of people flocking to the beaches since early morning with some camping out overnight to secure their spots. Clifton,…
The EMPD says anyone is allowed to be part of the auctioning process of the impounded vehicles The City of Ekurhuleni says it will auction about 173 impounded vehicles by end of January next year if not collected by their owners. The City has warned it will sell the vehicles to pay any costs incurred,…
Newborn babies in hospital cribs. The number of teenage mothers increased slightly from 90 in 2024 to 130 this year. This is based on the final number of babies delivered on Christmas day in public health facilites. The National Health Department says a total of 1668 babies were safely delivered on Christmas day compared to…
