FILE | ALS Paramedics’ vehicles. Eleven people have reportedly been killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on the R102 in Isipingo, Durban. ALS Paramedics Spokesperson Garrith Jamieson is urging motorists to use alternative routes. Jamieson says the events leading up to the incident are not clear. He says, “At this stage, I can confirm…
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head General Lesetja Senona on day 48 at the Madlanga Commission, January 28, 2026. It has emerged that KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona leaked the confidential information of police officers to attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. The leaked ID numbers were contained in an affidavit relating to an alleged Mozambican…
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s showing appreciation of the country’s steady growth and upwardly revising its growth projections, South Africa is on course to meet its National Development Plan (NDP) objectives. In 2012, Cabinet adopted the NDP as the country’s economic…
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago The Reserve Bank is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged when it makes its announcement on Thursday. This means indebted consumers will continue paying the same for their debt instalments, while those with savings, will continue earning the same interest rate. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut rates by…
The Letaba River overflowing after floods in Limpopo. The Kruger National Park is counting the cost after devastating floods caused widespread damage across parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The floods have claimed nearly 40 lives and left billions of rands in damage, prompting urgent calls for both national and international assistance. In response, the Minister…
KwaZulu-Natal Hawks Head General Lesetja Senona KwaZulu-Natal Hawks Head General Lesetja Senona has testified that he did not open documents sent to him by Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala on the identity of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Evidence before the Madlanga Commission from Witness X, states that Matlala sent General Senona three different ID numbers allegedly belonging…
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and wife appear in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg on October 7, 2025. The pre-trial hearing of controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, together with his four co-accused, is expected to commence on Thursday morning at the High Court in Johannesburg. Matlala is facing 11 counts of attempted murder along with a…
Will for Peace 2026 naval exercises in Simon’s Town The Department of Defence has established a Board of Inquiry to probe the circumstances surrounding Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace 2026 naval exercises at Simon’s Town, in the Western Cape, two weeks ago. Retired Gauteng Judge President Bernard Ngoepe has been roped in to lead the investigation. The…
A drop of water from a tap Four out of six local municipalities under the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape are facing a catastrophic drought crisis. The affected municipalities include Raymond Mhlaba, Great Kei, Mbhashe and Amahlathi. The District’s Municipal Manager Dr Bhekisisa Mthembu says they have introduced water shedding to prevent Day Zero and has…
FILE| Rain falling on an umbrella. A severe thunderstorm accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail is expected to hit areas in the southern and midlands of KwaZulu-Natal. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for Thursday and Friday. Areas that could be affected include Greater…
