Storm seen over an area Several areas in KwaZulu-Natal have been affected by severe thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds. The severe weather conditions follow level 5 and 4 warnings for areas in the northern, midlands and coastal parts of the province. Authorities say traffic flow along the N3, and other affected areas has…
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.
SAPS arrest graphic. The South African Police Service has arrested 16,000 suspects nationwide during intensified Safer Festive Season operations, including one 178 for rape and one 143 for murder, between November 17 and 23. Police also seized 150 unlicensed firearms, 984 dangerous weapons, and contraband goods worth over R4 million. Major takedowns included hijacked trucks,…
Wits University’s Great Hall in Braamfontein. 1 minute Vice Chancellor of Wits University Zeblon Vilakazi says they have set up a fund to cover the debt of some students. This is as first-year and returning students struggle to register due to academic debt. Vilakazi says the university has cleared the debt of 800 students. “This…
Shack fire aftermath 1 minute Residents of Wag ‘n Bietjie informal settlement whose shacks were gutted by a fire at Nomzamo, near Strand, have pleaded with the authorities to assist them to rebuild their lives. One person died in the fire that broke out early this morning. More than 50 structures have been destroyed and…
Police in the Northern Cape say they have arrested 191 suspects for various crimes Police in the Northern Cape say they have arrested 191 suspects for various crimes during the Shanela operation, which started on Monday last week. Suspects include those allegedly involved in murder, rape, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, among…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland reacts after a match. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola left the league’s leading scorer Erling Haaland out of his starting lineup at home to bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, after recently saying his prized striker was “exhausted.” After the Norwegian’s blistering start to the season, with 39 goals in 36…
Person watering their garden 2 minutes Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says they want to bring in the law enforcement agencies to assist in reducing water consumption. This comes after Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina announced that Johannesburg Water will be throttling distribution between 9pm and 4am from Thursday until the water system has fully…
SANCO members marching 2 minutes The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in North West has called on the provincial government to improve service delivery and reduce the high rate of unemployment. SANCO recently marched to the provincial government offices in Mahikeng to hand over a memorandum of demands. The state of the roads in the…
President of the African Transformation Movement, Vuyolwethu Zungula 2 minutes The African Transformation Movement says it’s getting ready for next year’s local government elections. The party is holding a national rally at the Petrus Molemela stadium in Bloemfontein, where it is expected to announce its strategy leading the 2026 polls. Party spokesperson Zama Ntshoba says…
