[File photo] A farmer holds a dagga plant. 1 minute Three foreign nationals have been arrested in Atlantis on the West Coast for cultivating dagga on a farm and for the illegal possession of a shotgun and ammunition. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says the suspects had a substantial amount of dried out dagga concealed…
File Image: Counterfeit cigarettes are sold on a street corner. 1 minute KwaZulu-Natal(KZN) citizens will have an opportunity to add their contributions to the Tobacco Bill when the Portfolio Committee on Health resumes public hearings on the Bill tomorrow. The KZN public hearings are the last provincial hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery…
Graphic representing an arrest and court appearance Two suspects from Pfananani Village in Limpopo have been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. It is alleged that on December 29, the girl went to a neighbour’s house to charge cellphones. The suspects, aged 17 and 21, who were reportedly under the influence of alcohol, allegedly…
Fire burning. Firefighters are battling to contain a fire which broke out in Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay, Cape Town. The extent of the damage is unclear at this stage and emergency services are on the scene. Cape Town Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, says, “The first arriving officer requested additional resources,…
A crime scene cordoned off. 1 minute Eastern Cape police say they are looking for an eighth suspect linked to the mass murder of 18 people at Ngobozana village in Lusikisiki. Seven accused are appearing at the Lusikisiki Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The accused are facing 18 counts of murder and the possession of unlicensed…
ANC delegates at National General Council in Boksburg The second day of the African National Congress (ANC) National General Council (NGC) continues in Boksburg, East of Johannesburg, on Tuesday. The ANC NGC is used as a mid-term progress report on the state of the organisation. Today’s programme will comprise commissions that will discuss the state…
Benin will play against Nigeria, on Tuesday Benin have solidified their lead in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifiers. This follows their 1-0 win away against Rwanda in Kigali, yesterday evening. Benin now sit on 17 points with 1 match to go, while South Africa remain second with 15 points from 9 matches…
Water running from a tap 1 minute Rand Water’s ongoing maintenance activities will affect the City of Johannesburg from tomorrow morning. The maintenance work which began on Thursday last week in the Cities of Ekurhuleni and Tshwane and now Johannesburg, will continue until July. They will also affect other municipalities neighbouring Gauteng. 📌#Reminder Residents are…
Photo by Helena Lopes via www.pexels.com An executive summary of the study reveals a promising outlook for South Africa’s on-premise beverage market, particularly in the spirits and cocktails sectors. Despite ongoing economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis, South Africans continue to prioritise dining and drinking out, with half of the population visiting on-premise venues weekly….
The late Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras. The ANC has called for the murder of Warrick Stock, better known as DJ Warras, to be treated with the highest priority and allocated proper resources. DJ Warras was shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says DJ Warras was a courageous…
