Traffic on the road. KwaZulu-Natal Transport authorities are on high alert as traffic volumes begin to increase on the province’s roads ahead of New Year’s Eve. Authorities have issued a stern warning to motorists to respect traffic laws during this period, or risk spending the new year behind bars. They say drinking and driving and…
A hospital room. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed concern over the increased pressure on healthcare facilities during the festive season. SAMA says the increased alcohol consumption during this time of year often leads to a surge in emergency admissions at hospitals and clinics, causing additional strain on healthcare workers who are already…
An exam script. South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) says the matric exam leak scandal in Gauteng should not compromise the overall integrity of the examinations. The National Investigative Task Team probing the scandal is expected to submit its preliminary report to Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube on Monday, following allegations that 26 matric candidates…
The Kings batted first and finished on 168 for 6 with Rilee Rossouw scoring 48 runs. The Joburg Super Kings have started their SA20 cricket campaign with a punishing 22 run victory over the Pretoria Capitals, in Centurion. It was the first time in four seasons that the Joburg side got a win over their…
Action SA’s National Chairperson, Michael Beaumon says the city is not keeping up with its sewage responsibilities ActionSA has criticised the City of Cape Town’s plans to upgrade and expand marine sewage outfalls. It argues that the plans threaten marine life and could negatively impact the tourism sector. Critics warn that the proposal reinforces the…
FILE | Gold bullion is displayed. Gold has risen to over $4500 dollars per ounce on Friday, rising by 6%. At the close of the markets on Christmas Eve, gold was trading at $ 4486 and platinum at $2289 per ounce. According to Reuters, gold has staged a strong rally this year, recording its biggest…
Car that was washed away by floods in KZN. The KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says disaster management teams have been deployed to various areas affected by Friday’s severe floods. Heavy rain and storms have left a trail of destruction in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, with eMadlangeni, Dannhauser, and Newcastle being the worst-affected municipalities….
The search earlier on Sunday for the SANDF member at the Komati River Mpumalanga. Day three of the search of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member who was swept away by the flooded and crocodile-infested Komati River has been suspended, for the day. [LISTEN] Search continues for missing SANDF member swept away by…
Eskom teams electricity supply at Nkowankowa and Lenyenye Substations in Tzaneen, Limpopo. Severe weather conditions have impacted Eskom’s network across the country. In a media statement, the power utility says major disruptions were reported in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and the Free State. Eskom says efforts are under way to restore power in these…
File Image: Members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) take part in a nationwide strike over issues including corruption and job losses, outside parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, October 7, 2020. COSATU is threatening to approach the Labour Court in a bid to compel the embattled North-West Transport Investment to pay…
