The Bekkersdal shooting crime scene, December 21, 2025. The owner of the kwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal on Gauteng’s West Rand, says she fears for her life following the deadly mass shooting at her tavern in the early hours of Sunday morning. Nine people were shot and killed, and at least 1 others wounded when a…
Car that was washed away by floods in KZN. Three people are reportedly missing after the vehicle they were traveling in was washed away during heavy rain last night in Amanzimtoti south of Durban. Several areas in KwaZulu-Natal have experienced flooding with Margate being the hardest hit. Spokesperson from a private paramedics service, Garrith Jamieson, says, “At this stage, reports (are)…
Three people have died after the bus they were travelling in overturned on the N1 south between Edenburg to Bloemfontein in the early hours of Monday. Chairperson of the Road Accident Management Systems, Sipho Towa says the bus, which had a trailer attached overturned with 70 passengers on board. Towa says the injured have been…
A customer looks at chocolates for sale in a Christmas offers With Christmas only three days away, a new Debt Rescue survey indicates that the vast majority of South African households are under extreme financial pressure, prompting many families to cut back or cancel their holiday celebrations entirely. According to the survey, 94% of respondents said…
[File Photo]: Person points a gun. Police in the Western Cape say they are investigating a case of pointing a firearm, following videos on social media of the Deputy Mayor of the Bitou Municipality in Plettenberg Bay allegedly firing a gun. The incident allegedly shows councillor Nokuzola Kolwapi, firing several shots into the air at…
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams As Bafana Bafana prepares for their first Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) match against Angola in the Marrakesh Stadium in Morocco, captain Ronwen Williams says he believes the team will give a good account of themselves at the tournament. He has appealed to the football gods to bless Bafana Bafana…
A roadblock to check vehicles and drivers. The Eastern Cape Department of Transport has once again raised concerns over the issue of drunk driving on the province’s roads. 450 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence since the 12th of this month. Department Spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says lawbreakers will be dealt with decisively. “Each…
Morocco dominated possession from the outset, circulating the ball with confidence and pinning Comoros deep inside their own half. Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations campaign up and running with a 2-0 win over Comoros in their competition opener at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday evening. After a goalless first half, it…
Michael Sandlana and his co-accused. International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) faction leader Michael Sandlana will be back in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today for bail judgment. Sandlana is accused of attempting to bribe Pretoria High Court Judge Priscilla Madiba to secure a ruling in his favour in the long‑running leadership succession battle within the…
Lebombo port of entry Delays at the Lebombo Border gate with Mozambique have left truck drivers frustrated, with many queuing for more than 28 kilometres on the N4 in Hectorspruit. Some have been stuck in traffic for days, with no proper facilities such as toilets. Meanwhile, authorities have urged motorists to exercise extra caution on…
