Fatal taxi accident in the Eastern Cape. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has expressed condolences to the families of the nine people who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. A minibus taxi collided with a passenger car and a bakkie on the R61. Eight people were also injured in the crash. Premier Mabuyane…
FILE | Political parties posters for the 2014 Elections. The African National Congress (ANC) says it will use the year 2026 to prepare for the upcoming Local Government Elections. This is as political parties head to the polls in the municipal elections, expected to take place before the end of the year. ANC Spokesperson Mahlengi…
Bafana Bafana player during match against Zimbabwe. South Africa had to dig deep to advance to the round of 16 of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Bafana Bafana beat neighbours, Zimbabwe, 3-2 to finish second in Group B behind Egypt. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was satisfied with the win and…
Sign showing a pedestrian crossing The City of Cape Town Traffic Services says it has issued fines to 250 pedestrians found unlawfully walking on the city’s motorways since the start of this month. The flouting of traffic laws happened despite the city’s extensive pedestrian awareness and education initiatives. Spokesperson Kevin Jacobs says their direct engagements…
National Road Traffic Law-Enforcement Officers supported by various other law-enforcement agencies. The Director of Transport Regulation for Northern Cape’s Department of Transport says collaboration with the Free State will boost effectiveness and ensure the safety of road users. Nonkoliseko Joka says head-on collisions have increased during this festive season. The department has joined resources with…
Parts of a vehicle seen at an accident scene. Two people have died and another three were injured after a vehicle rolled near Wembesi outside Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. “IPSS Medical Rescue is currently on scene of an accident on the Ntabamhlophe Road near Wembesi. A single vehicle with five occupants lost control, rolling…
Cape Town’s majestic Table Mountain. City of Cape Town Mayco Member for Safety and Security JP Smith has urged the public to be responsible when celebrating tonight’s crossover into the New Year. Smith has warned motorist against drinking and driving. He says the public must follow the directions of law enforcement officers. “Let’s enter the…
File Image: The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms across part of the country The Limpopo MEC for Cooperative Governance Basikopo Makamu has called on residents to prioritize their safety during the festive season. This follows a Level Two warning issued by the South African Weather Service for Wednesday, with heavy rainfall…
Scared dog under a sofa The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says it will be on standby to help animals left in distress as a result of fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The SPCA held a joint safety operation with Johannesburg Emergency Management Services and Johannesburg Metro Police Department to enforce…
Makhadzi Multi-award-winning musician and songwriter, Makhadzi, has been involved in a car crash. Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, also known as Makhadzi, is in a hospital in Polokwane, Limpopo. In a statement, Makhadzi Entertainment has confirmed the musician was involved in a crash while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg, where she was billed to perform. Her condition is…
