Members of the South African National Defence Force As the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) rolls into gang-affected communities across the Western Cape, questions remain on whether boots on the ground can address the deeper roots of violence. In Manenberg on the Cape Flats, one woman’s story offers a window into what is really…
A sign at the Beitbridge. The Beitbridge Border Post in Musina is expecting traffic congestion from Sunday night as holidaymakers return to the country after the Easter weekend. The port of entry has been seeing a balanced flow of traffic , with a minimum number of buses and trucks passing by. Border Management Authority (BMA)…
City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, and Democratic Alliance (DA) Sedibeng District Municipality Caucus leader, Sibusiso Dyonase will by contesting for the position of federal leader at the party’s upcoming Congress. The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg, Gauteng next weekend where over 2 000 delegates are expected to elect the party’s top…
A traffic jam is seen on the picture above. The flow of traffic has started increasing on the R71 between Moria and Polokwane in Limpopo as ZCC and Saint Engenas pilgrims start leaving Moria after attending the Easter conferences. Polokwane Municipality Traffic Police assistant manager Reginald Ramporo says traffic officers have been deployed along the…
ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile. African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the party has always been open to working with other political formations in the government of national unity (GNU). Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg,…
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen seen during Foot and Mouth vaccination drive at ZZ2 Kareebosch Farm. Small scale farmers in the Eastern Cape have registered their frustration about inaccessible foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines. The farmers say they have been crying for help from the Department of Agriculture but with no result. [Media Statement📄] The…
Southampton’s Shea Charles scores their second goal past Arsenal’s Kepa Arrizabalaga Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could not hide his disappointment after his side were dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Southampton on Saturday, suggesting the team’s poor defending was the major contributing factor. The 2-1 quarter-final defeat follows on from the League Cup final…
A broken windscreen seen after a car crash. Seven people have died in a head-on collision between two vehicles on the M17 road between KwaZakhele and Motherwell in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Transport Department Provincial Spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says the crash involved a seven seater SUV with seven occupants and a manganese truck. Binqose…
Dozens of cell phones were confiscated during the operation. Phones, drugs and various other illegal items were confiscated when officials conducted a raid at the Pollsmoor Correctional Facility on Saturday night. The prison has around 8000 offenders currently housed in a facility with an official bed capacity for just under 4000. VIDEO: Raid underway at Pollsmoor…
Lighting strikes during a stormy day. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds over some parts of KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday. This after heavy rains accompanied thunderstorms on Sunday night, causing localised flooding. “This warning is for severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours, lightning, hail and…
