[File Image] Taxis seen at a rank in Johannesburg. Commuters in eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal will be forced to arrange alternative transport on Thursday as the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) announces an indefinite shutdown. This comes after more than two dozen taxis were impounded in Clermont for operating without permits. This has sparked frustration…
Alleged cop killer Jabulani Thabang Moyo is wanted in connection with the murder of two police officers. Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) says it is shocked and outraged by what it says is the brutal killing of two detectives who were transporting an awaiting trial prisoner in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg. The accused,…
Burning fire The Lowveld and Escarpment Fire Protection Association (LEFPA) in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, says the veld fires in Sabie have now been contained. This follows a two-day operation by firefighters to extinguish the fires that broke out on the plantation near the R536 road between Sabie and Hazyview on Saturday. LEFPA General Manager, Andre Scheepers,…
An illegal miner arrested and resurfacing at a shaft in Sabie, Mpumalanga. 1 minute Limpopo police have arrested a number of suspected illegal miners and drug dealers in various parts of the province. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says some suspects were allegedly in possession of drugs and dangerous weapons. The suspects were arrested in an…
DA leader John Steenhuisen. 2 minutes Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says he is confident that the budget that is set to be tabled on May 21, will tackle some challenges faced by farmers. Speaking at the 142nd Bloem Show Carnival in Bloemfontein, Steenhuisen says the country has been struggling…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says on X that Ramaphosa will not hand over the G20 Summit to a chargé d’ affaires after the US reiterated that it would not attend the Summit in Johannesburg. The President will not hand over to a Charge’ d’ Affaires. — Vincent Magwenya 🇿🇦 (@SpokespersonRSA)…
Image source: Rabia Elif Aksoy – 123RF.com “There is a glimmer of hope regarding GDP growth and, if we continue on this trajectory, it could mean the brighter future we’ve all been praying for,” says Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and executive committee member of Sara. Salary increases may not be the only consideration…
KZN motorists have been urged to avoid closed roads for the 2025 Amashova National Classic cycle KwaZulu-Natal authorities have urged motorists to take note of temporary road closures for the 2025 Amashova National Classic cycle race on Sunday. The race will start at the historic Nelson Mandela Capture Site near Howick to the Masabalala Yengwa pedestrian bridge in…
FILE | Fleet of vans 1 minute A total of 55 state vehicles have been stolen or hijacked in the Eastern Cape last year. Eastern Cape Transport Department Spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says 48 vehicles were hijacked and seven were stolen. Binqose says they only managed to recover 26 vehicles while 29 vehicles remain unaccounted for….
Chief of Staff in the Police Ministry, Cedrick Nkabinde The Chief of Staff in the Police Ministry Cedrick Nkabinde says he was given the number of controversial North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on special leave. Nkabinde appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, which is investigating allegations of…
