An Uber logo is shown on a vehicle. The Transport Department has introduced a number of regulations for e-hailing services, which include the branding of all e-hailing vehicles. This follows the department’s publication of the National Land Transport Amendment Act on Friday. The Act introduces e-hailing services as a recognised mode of public transport. The…
The late South African comedian Soli Philander South African actor, presenter, director, comedian and entertainment star Soli Philander has died at the age of 65. The cause of his death is not yet known. Philander’s most famous TV role was as presenter of the Afrikaans music quiz show “Liriekeraai” for several seasons, as well as…
Police are still combing through evidence at the scene in Midrand where a suspect was arrested for child pornography related charges, January 17, 2025. 1 minute Police say a 35-year-old male suspect who was arrested earlier in Midrand, in Johannesburg was identified through an international law agency and effectively arrested in South Africa. Over 10…
Two of the accused in the AKA, Tibz murder case, Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande. The two men linked to the murders of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane are expected to be extradited to South Africa next Tuesday. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande were arrested last year in February in Mbabane in the…
Veld fires. 2 minutes Authorities say a large veldfire in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, has been contained after the blaze ignited on Thursday. Overberg District Municipality Fire Chief Reinard Geldenhuys says several crews have been called in as well as aerial support to assist firefighting efforts. Landowners and neighbours have also been working alongside fire fighting…
State witness in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping case, Lourentia Lombaard, takes an oath before testifying. 1 minute The state in six-year-old Joshlin Smith’s disappearance case says it is ready to lead expert and victim statement evidence. Sentencing procedures will start in the Western Cape High Court in Saldanha Bay on Tuesday next week. The convicted…
