Infrastructure damaged caused by floods. Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Zolile Williams says the disaster relief funding by the national government is not enough to cater for all the damages and losses caused by last month’s floods. The province will receive R504 million from national government’s R1,2 billion disaster recovery grant…
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at an event. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the International Relations Department is in the process of identifying a number of South Africans who are trapped in the Middle East. This follows the escalation violence in the region. Ramaphosa says government is committed to ensuring that South Africans who are stranded are…
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in action during the sprint race Formula One champion Max Verstappen won a “cat and mouse” Belgian Grand Prix sprint on Saturday in Red Bull’s first race under the leadership of Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner’s dismissal. McLaren’s championship leader Oscar Piastri finished second, after taking a dominant pole position for the 100km race,…
File Image | EPWP consulting engineers Matjhabeng Municipality says it has launched an investigation into the alleged corruption on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The investigation will take place over a period of 14 days. Executive Mayor of the Municipality Thanduxolo Khalipha commits that workers in the programme will receive their July salaries and…
Manchester City’s Rodri celebrates scoring their second goal against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain on May 22, 2022. 1 minute Manchester City’s Rodri said he is aiming to return from a serious knee injury before the end of the current campaign despite the Spanish midfielder being ruled out for the season in September….
JMPD officer checking a motorist driving licence. 2 minutes The South African Post Office says the delays in dispatching traffic infringement notices is due to a historical debt by the City of Johannesburg (COJ). Johannesburg Metro Police Department is experiencing a backlog in issuing camera-generated speeding fines to motorists who have infringed the road speed…
File image of fatal shooting 1 minute An E-hailing driver and his two passengers have been gunned down at Lentegeur in Mitchell’s Plain on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape. The fatal shooting happened this morning. Police spokesperson André Traut says the incident is believed to be gang-related. Preliminary reports indicate that unknown suspects,…
Police conducting a raid at a school. In an effort to curb the ongoing violence in schools in KwaZulu-Natal, the Department of Basic Education, in conjunction with SAPS made unannounced visits to some problematic schools in the area. The raid aligned with the launch of a ‘Safe Schools Implementation Protocol’ between the South African Police…
Container ships seen at Durban Harbour The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) says it is closely observing the developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on global shipping routes. SAMSA CEO, Dennis Mqadi, says they are equipped to support all vessels choosing to navigate past South Africa’s coastline. This as they anticipate…
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Allegations of the embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s presidential ambitions and the Hawks’ interference in police investigations are under the spotlight at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The commission is continuing its hearings in Pretoria. LIVESTREAM:
