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[File photo] Police in the North West Province say a total of 1,105 arrests and recoveries of 284 kilograms of copper cables, two firearms, 160 rounds of ammunition, drugs and liquor, were among the notable successes of their Operation Shanela 2. Police say the operations, which were conducted throughout the province between Monday last week…

Parts of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape submerged in flood water. More than 30 flood victims have been relocated to New Rest in Butterworth in the Eastern Cape. Government has completed 62 Temporary Relocation Units while in the process of building the houses. This has brought some relief to those affected after they spent almost…

Raindrops seen on a windscreen during a thunderstorm. The South African Weather Services has issued a warning for heavy rains and thunderstorms in parts of the country this week. This comes after a rainy weekend across the country. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane says a cold front later this week will bring more rain. “The South African…

Passengers scrambling to find a taxi 2 minutes Taxi commuters say they are still finding it difficult to source alternatives as the strike by the Long Distance Taxi Association continues in KwaZulu-Natal. Some people have been sleeping at the Durban taxi rank waiting for things to change. Members of the association claim that the Department…

The City of Cape Town says the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level One warning for disruptive rainfall, expected to continue across the Western Cape throughout Friday evening. This may lead to localised flooding and worsen already challenging conditions, particularly in low-lying areas and locations where the ground is saturated. NGO partners…

Word “Cancer” under reading magnifying glass. 1 minute Today marks World Cancer Day, with Deputy Health Minister Dr. Joe Phahla and Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko commemorating the day in Soweto. The event aims to raise awareness about cancer, emphasizing the importance of regular screening for early detection and effective treatment. A new Breast Health…

Ukrainian soldiers ride atop an armored fighting vehicle at an unknown location in eastern Ukraine A family member of one the 17 South African men trapped in Ukraine has criticised the government for failing to repatriate them.  Yesterday, former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube, opened a criminal case against her sister, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla…

Secondary school learners 1 minute The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says it is determined to use a multi-faceted approach to clean the system of sexual predators. This after the Education Labour Relations Council found at least 39 teachers countrywide guilty of sexual misconduct perpetrated against learners. The council says most of the teachers are…