1 minute Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has called on the public to use fireworks responsibly this festive season. EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo emphasized the need for adult supervision when children handle firecrackers and urged consideration for pets, which can be distressed by fireworks. “Please ensure pets are locked away during this time and adhere to…
Boats at a harbour in Eastern Cape 2 minutes Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams says the ocean’s economy is South Africa’s next gold mine and it’s important that everyone, including those in the townships and villages benefit from it. We are committed to investing in oceans economy infrastructure, including the provision of boats…
A company logo for fashion brand Shein is seen on a pile of gift bags on its Christmas bus as part of a nationwide promotional tour in Liverpool, Britain, December 14, 2024. 1 minute The European Union today urged fast-fashion retailer Shein to respect EU consumer protection laws and warned it could face fines if…
Acting KwaZulu-Natal Deputy Commissioner for Crime Detection Anthony Gopaul addresses the media on November 14, 2025. KwaZulu-Natal police say they are preparing two dockets for referral to the Provincial Director of Public Prosecutions and the Magistrates Commission. This is regarding the reasons for entering into a plea agreement for a lesser sentence for controversial businessman…
The Patriotic Alliance’s Gayton McKenzie. The Patriotic Alliance has expressed concern over the suspension of top fire officials in the George Municipality in the Western Cape. Fire Chief, Neels Barnard, and George Fire Department Station Commander, Santa Sternsdorf, are currently on suspension. Municipal spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says commenting on internal matters is against their policy….
An empty classroom 2 minutes Teaching and learning have been disrupted in some schools in KwaZulu-Natal due to damage caused by strong winds this week. Amongst the schools affected is Kwamadlala Primary School in Pietermaritzburg. The provincial Department of Education says they are assessing the amount of damage caused by the inclement weather conditions in…
Multiple murder accused Enoch Ndou is pictured appearing before the High Court in Thohoyandou in Limpopo on 17 July 2023. 1 minute The murder trial against a 53-year-old man accused of killing seven members of his family on Christmas Day in 2021 has been postponed to next week in the Thohoyandou High Court, sitting at…
Minister of Cogta, Velenkosini Hlabisa encourages young women to join local government. Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for more visibility of young women in the local government space. Hlabisa was speaking at the dialogue on the White Paper Review on Local Government (WPLG) at Birchwood Conference Centre, Ekurhuleni,…
Bekkersdal shooting crime scene. Police say they have also confiscated all the alcohol after they arrested the owner of kwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal on Gauteng’s West Rand for operating with a fraudulent liquor license. This comes after the police took her license for verification, following the deadly mass shooting when a group of armed suspects…
The Earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME) that was triggered by the X1,9 solar flare on Sunday. The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has put out a warning for elevated geomagnetic storm activity to affect the Earth on Tuesday. The geomagnetic storm is caused by burst of energy from the Sun and will affect high…
