Motorists in traffic amid inclements weather conditions. Johannesburg Emergency Services are urging motorists to exercise caution whilst driving this evening following a Level 1 Alert for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. Motorists travelling around the Nasrec expo centre, south of Johannesburg, are also advised to use alternate routes due to a hard lockdown that’s currently…
A 37-year-old woman from Tafelsig, Mitchell’s Plain, is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court today in connection with the kidnapping of a newborn baby at the Middestad Mall in Bellville at the weekend. The suspect allegedly lured the mother, 25-year-old Imaan Sharmar, to the mall for a workshop on support for young mothers….
National Assembly. 2 minutes There is nothing sinister or any internal fighting around the resignation of four Patriotic Alliance (PA) Members of Parliament. This is according to a member of the party’s National Executive Committee Charles Cilliers. After just five months, four out of the nine PA MPs have recently resigned. Among them the youngest…
Eskom logo is seen in Sunninghill, Sandton 1 minute The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is set to submit written representations on the matter between Eskom and the City of Johannesburg as well as it power utility, City Power. This after Eskom announced that it would enforce power cuts for the city from next month due to a dispute…
A hospital room. 1 minute Patient fees at public hospitals could increase by 4.4% from April 1 this year in Gauteng. That is if the Gauteng Health Department’s proposed tariffs are approved by the Gauteng Legislature. The department is also proposing a 30% increase in Emergency Health Services Standby tariffs for patients involved in major…
1 minute Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged the government to relocate residents living in low-lying areas to safer, more suitable dwellings. His call comes in the wake of recent floods in the Eastern Cape, which have claimed 57 lives and displaced hundreds more. Search and rescue operations are ongoing…
[File Image] Newspaper with the matric results. 1 minute The Limpopo Department of Education has called on the Grade 12 (matric) class of 2024 to seek emotional support as they await the release of their results. The National Senior Certificate results will be released on January 13, with provinces expected to announce their top performers…
South African Music Awards (Sama) FOR 30 years, the South African Music Awards (Sama) has been the heartbeat of the continent’s music scene, pulsating with the rhythm of creativity, innovation and excellence. This year’s milestone ceremony promises to be an unforgettable tribute to the industry’s finest. The nominees have been announced and a stage has…
The five accused of murdering rapper AKA and his chef friend Tibz appear before the Durban High Court on 12 June 2025. 1 minute The case of five men accused of the murder of South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, has been adjourned to the 24th of July. The state says it…
A doctor’s stethoscope with brown-leather-case seen in an examination room. 2 minutes Physician Dr Michael Mol says it is important for people to prioritise annual medical check-ups. Speaking in an interview on SABC, Mol says health check-up assists in early detection of illness including diabetes. According to Mol, people should not wait to start getting…
