File image| A broken windscreen. Six people including two children have been killed in a head on collision between two vehicles on the R57 between Petrus Steyn and Heilbron, in the Free State. Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Sipho Towa says two injured people have been taken to nearby hospitals. “Emergency services were activated to an…
Laborie wine farm fire at Paarl. Image credit: Drakenstein Municipality Fire Service A colonial building at the Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl in the Boland has been damaged in a fire. Firefighting helicopters and ground crews have been deployed to the scene to prevent the flames from spreading. Emergency services also reportedly evacuated guests and…
Photographers photograph the new Audi F1 car as German manufacturer Audi announce they will join the Formula 1 World Championship from the 2026 season Mattia Binotto expects Audi to show they mean business in Formula One next season, even if they do not spring any surprises. The former Ferrari boss, now leader of what was…
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the city has a workable plan to mitigate the ongoing water challenges in the municipality. The water problems are due to Johannesburg Water’s infrastructure maintenance, which has affected reservoir levels. Morero was speaking in Johannesburg after a virtual engagement with Water and Sanitation Pemmy…
A view of a Durban beach. The eThekwini Municipality says three of the four beaches which were closed due to pollution have now reopened. Battery Beach, eThekwini Beach and Country Club beach are once again open to the public. The City says it is still awaiting test results to determine whether Laguna Beach can safely…
The late Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has given the assurance that the suspected killer of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock will be arrested before the end of this weekend. DJ Warras was gunned down on Tuesday outside a building at which his company had been providing security services in…
FILE | Bafana Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams during a press briefing As South Africa prepares for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the family of Bafana Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams has expressed immense pride in his achievements and leadership. They say his journey is a testament to hard work, discipline and belief, and…
A person seen at the beach. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged beachgoers to exercise caution during the new moon spring tide, which peaks on Saturday. This natural phenomenon occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align during the new moon phase, amplifying the gravitational pull on the Earth’s oceans. The NSRI’s Andrew…
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, family and friends gather for media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock’s memorial service in Sandton on December 19, 2025. Prominent podcast host and friend Penuel Mlotshwa says he hopes there will be justice for the way Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock left the earth. He was one of the key speakers at…
[File photo] Traffic on a highway The Department of Public Safety and Transport Management in the North West says the number of road fatalities has been reduced by 21%, compared to the same period last year. The department says routes such as N4, N12, N14, N18, R30, R49, R503 and R556 remain problematic. This was…
