Launch of the solar programme 1 minute Riversdale in the Western Cape will become the first small town in the country to supply its businesses and residents with solar power. A sod-turning ceremony was held for the R210 million, 10-megawatt solar farm, which will consist of about 20 000 solar panels and battery energy storage….
A wet window during heavy rain. KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams remain on high alert after the Weather Service issued a warning that severe thunderstorms may occur over the western parts of the province. This comes after a severe thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy hail and strong winds, caused widespread flooding and damage in Newcastle yesterday. A…
Sassa signage board seen outside the head office. 1 minute The Western Cape Social Development Department says it will continue to engage Postbank and the social security agency SASSA to ensure support for beneficiaries during the switching of cards. This follows the extension of the deadline to May 31st for switching from the agency’s gold…
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…
NSRI during a search operation. 1 minute The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says the body of a man has been recovered on the beach near Strandfontein in Cape Town. NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon says the body of the man who was reported missing is suspected to be a case related to what was thought…
Suspected drug smuggler A 25-year-old alleged drug trafficker has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. The suspect was arrested on arrival from São Paulo, Brazil, via Doha and was found with cocaine bullets worth over R4.5 million. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the suspect was also examined to check if any drug-filled pellets…
SIU’s operation at a Sandhurst home connected to Tembisa Hospital Capture investigation. The Activists and Citizens Forum is questioning the lack of arrests in the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal, despite the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) identifying suspects and confiscating assets. Over R2 billion has been allegedly stolen from the hospital, through corruption with syndicates working…
One of the firearms recovered by police in this extortion case. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with an extortion group that has been terrorising community members in Mfuleni on the Cape Flats. Western Cape Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk says the arrests follow an intelligence-led operation on Friday. Van Wyk says the group…
Mourners gather at the memorial service of the Soshanguve mass shooting victims. 3 minutes The brutal murder of six community patrollers in Soshanguve north of Pretoria has ignited renewed calls for urgent government intervention in crime-ridden communities. The patrollers were stoned and set alight on Saturday at Marry Me informal settlement. Two suspects appeared in…
Magesi FC celebrating with their former coach Larsen 2 minutes Betway Premiership tailenders, Magesi FC’s search for a new head coach is under way. This follows the resignation of Clinton Larsen. Larsen, who had two seasons at the club, announced his resignation during a live broadcast on Saturday, immediately after a 3-0 defeat by Carling…
