Suspects appear in Mpumalanga court for unlicensed firearm possession

Court gavel Two suspects arrested for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm are appearing at the Acornhoek Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga.   Police spokesperson Mpho Nonyane-Mpe says officers were on patrol in Timbavati Trust in Acornhoek when they received a tip-off regarding the suspects who were in possession of an unlicensed firearm.   She says upon investigation…

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Youngest Proteas batter scores second T20 International century

South Africa’s Aiden Markram and Dewald Brevis celebrates after taking a wicket from Australia. Explosive South African batter, Dewald Brevis, has come of age in the second T20 International against Australia in Darwin, Australia. The Proteas, who lost the opening T20 International game at the same venue this past Sunday, were put into bat. The…

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Ramaphosa removes Dion George replaces him with Willie Aucamp

Dr. Dion George President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of Willem Aucamp as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, removing Dr. Dion George from the portfolio. In a statement, the President says he has also appointed Alexandra Abrahams as Deputy Minister of Trade Industry and Competition. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Minister of…

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Police launch Easter operations in Hammanskraal

Police officer checks a vehicle and driver 2 minutes Police have launched their annual Easter holiday operations in Hammanskraal, Pretoria today. The campaign aims to ensure the safety of road users and to deal decisively with crime and any potential security threats during the Easter period. According to police, over 20 motorists have been arrested…

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Five suspected robbers killed in Ntuzuma shootout

Five suspected robbers shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police at Ntuzuma. 1 minute Five suspected robbers have been killed in a shootout with police in Ntuzuma, north of Durban. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says information indicated the suspects were planning to commit a business robbery in KwaMashu. When police arrived, they found…

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