NSRI search and rescue boat 1 minute The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in KwaZulu-Natal has advised anglers to be cautious as the new moon spring tide is peaking this weekend. NSRI spokesperson Andrew Ingram says the high tide will cause strong currents in the afternoon. “Anglers are reminded to wear life jackets and carry…
The High Court in Johannesburg. 1 minute The COSAS 4 trial involving two former apartheid security officers has been postponed to Thursday at the High Court in Johannesburg. Christiaan Rorich and Thlomedi Mfalapitsa are facing charges of crimes against humanity and murder. The charges are in relation to the murder of Eustice “Bimbo” Madikela, Peter…
Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo addresses the media on December 2, 2024. 1 minute Parliament says it is the constitutional obligation for ministers to comply and answer written questions posed by MPs on time. There has been a revelation that 259 questions remain unanswered by ministers. Parliament spokesperson Moloto Mothapo says all the questions that are…
Vehicles seen driving closer to a toll plaza. 2 minutes Traffic volumes on the N1 in Limpopo are on the rise as holidaymakers are returning and schools reopen on Wednesday. Deputy Director of Transport in Waterberg District Simon Kekana says traffic towards Gauteng is backed up for three kilometres at the N1 Kranskop Toll gate…
A tap dripping Water supply in some suburbs in the South of Johannesburg has been affected after the Eikenhof pumping station was hit by an electricity outage. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena says power has been restored to some parts of the suburbs. He says work is under way to restore power to…
FILE | Former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss Johan Booysen after testifying the State Capture Inquiry. The former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks boss, Johan Booysen, says that conflicts within the South African Police Service (SAPS) leadership are hindering efforts to combat crime. He was commenting on the testimonies of KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkwanazi and National Police Commissioner Fannie…
3 minutes Tourism authorities in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands region say the festive season has been a huge success. They have seen an unprecedented surge in tourism, with hotels and accommodation establishments operating at full occupancy throughout the season. Adding that the strong demand underscores the growing popularity of the area as a sought-after destination for…
2 minutes The dollar rallied broadly on Wednesday as early exit polls in the extremely close US presidential election appeared to give an edge to Republican Donald Trump. With 10.1% of the vote counted in key battleground state Georgia, Trump had 60.9% to Democrat Kamala Harris’ 38.6%, according to Edison Research. Trump won eight states in the…
SowetoMarathon2025 The City of Johannesburg, under the leadership of the Executive Mayor, Dada Morero, conducted a constructive engagement with African Bank, the primary sponsor of the Soweto Marathon, and the Soweto Marathon Trust. This meeting extended into the early hours of this morning as all parties involved endeavoured to resolve the current impasse over the…
Rating agency Fitch has affirmed South Africa’s credit rating at the current sub-investment grade of double-B-minus (BB-) with a stable outlook. According to Fitch, South Africa’s credit rating is constrained by several factors, including low real growth, high poverty and inequality levels, along with rising government debt-to-GDP ratio. However, the rating is supported by a…
