A picture of a dam. Heavy rain a few weeks ago in some areas of the Little Karoo and across the Gouritz catchment has helped boost dam levels. Some areas surrounding the water stressed town of Ladismith in the Western Cape saw dramatic improvements almost overnight. Gerhard Otto is the Head of Disaster Management at…
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith. On Thursday, former African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament (MP) Vincent Smith was sentenced to seven years by the High Court in Johannesburg. This is after reaching a plea and sentence agreement with the state. Smith pleaded guilty to several charges, including corruption and fraud. However, he is not…
Two bodies were found on Saturday, March 8, 2026. The search is continuing for two more people who are missing after a bakkie was swept off a low-lying bridge in the Msinga area of KwaZulu-Natal during heavy rain on Thursday night. Four of the 10 occupants, twin brothers Sibongiseni and Sabelo Ndlovu, their uncle who…
India’s Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav Defending champions India are through to the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The co-hosts beat England by seven runs in the second semi-final in Mumbai. India, who were put into bat, posted 253 for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs. Opener Sanju Samson…
[File] South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers. South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Major General Siphiwe Sangweni says the deployment of the soldiers inside the country is both authorised by the Constitution and relevant legislation. General Sangweni says President Cyril Ramaphosa as SANDF Commander In Chief is permitted to invoke this piece of legislation…
Kaizer Chiefs club logo. A season that started so promising is turning into a frustration for the Kaizer Chiefs faithful. After their best start to a season in years, Chiefs have now suffered four defeats in a row, and the supporters are demanding action. A number of supporters marched to Naturena earlier today, where they…
North-West businessman, Brown Mogotsi The The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the North West has requested all police dockets be sent to them that are related to previous charges against local businessman, Brown Mogotsi. This follows Mogotsi’s recent appearance before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating his alleged role as a fixer with possible links to law…
Fire burning. Firefighters are battling to contain a fire which broke out in Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay, Cape Town. The extent of the damage is unclear at this stage and emergency services are on the scene. Cape Town Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, says, “The first arriving officer requested additional resources,…
Ekapa Mine in Kimberley in the Northern Cape. Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has announced that the provincial government will step in to assist the affected families of the five men who are still underground Ekapa Minerals with funds to help them buy essentials, whilst waiting for their loved ones to be recovered. Northern Cape…
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia being briefed on the shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, March 7, 2026. Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to Westbury in Johannesburg, will take longer than expected. This is despite the recent scourge of gang violence in the area. In the latest…
