A body of a deceased person in a mortuary. The death toll of initiates during the summer initiation season in the Eastern Cape has risen to 23. This figure is compounded by the deaths of seven traditional nurses, who reportedly died as a result of violent incidents, lightning strikes and suicide. Most initiates are believed…
FILE | Fleet of vans 1 minute A total of 55 state vehicles have been stolen or hijacked in the Eastern Cape last year. Eastern Cape Transport Department Spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says 48 vehicles were hijacked and seven were stolen. Binqose says they only managed to recover 26 vehicles while 29 vehicles remain unaccounted for….
Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens The Public Protector (PP) has released a report on allegations of irregularities in the establishment, appointment, and deployment of Gauteng’s Crime Prevention Wardens (CPW), also known as Amapanyaza, an initiative led by Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The investigation, prompted by a complaint from Advocate Paul Hoffman, found that the Gauteng Department of…
Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul. Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul has expressed deep concern following a court decision to place the Ekapa Minerals’ Mine in Kimberley under provisional liquidation. This comes as the search continues for the five miners who were trapped underground after a mud rush more than two weeks ago. Saul…
Accused Victor Majola in court The lawyer of the man accused of the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock is adamant that the state arrested the wrong person. 44-year-old Victor Majola appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for a bail application. The accused is facing charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit a crime…
[File image] 1 minute The Free State Department of Education says there is no difference between the curriculum taught at special needs schools and mainstream schools, and that teachers undergo annual training. This comes in response to allegations by the Free State Deaf Association that some educators at schools for the deaf in the province…
The Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela. Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says a multi-stakeholder team has been established to prevent future violence between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers in Soweto. This follows a meeting between the MEC as well as taxi associations and e-hailing drivers at Maponya Mall earlier on Monday….
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo presents 2024 Elections Report to Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee on July 15, 2025. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says they faced an unprecedented number of challenges during last year’s general elections. Mamabolo highlights disinformation on social media as a major concern, stressing the need for ongoing…
Slain former City of Ekurhuleni Chief Auditor, Mpho Mafole. A suspect linked to the murder of former City of Ekurhuleni Chief Municipality auditor, Mpho Mafole, is expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court today. The 40-year-old man was arrested on Sunday. Mafole was found in his car with multiple gunshot wounds after a drive-by…
Source: Supplied. The 14,198m² parcel of land, Mollergren Park, is perched on the cliffs of Kwaaiwater which overlooks Walker Bay with spectacular ocean views. The property is on the market for R160m, contingent upon successfully relocating the current, approximately 30 occupants and securing suitable new land for development. The vast size and clifftop location is…
