KZN special needs schools face possible closure next year: SANASE
KZN special needs schools face possible closure next year: SANASE
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Anti-apartheid stalwart Theresa Solomons passes away
A candle burning at a memorial Former City of Cape Town mayor and anti-apartheid stalwart, Theresa Solomons, has died at the age of 79. She served as deputy mayor in the city from 1995 t0 1996; and then served as mayor from 1996 to 1998. Solomons, who was born in 1945 in Cape Town, dedicated…
Level 2 severe thunderstorms warning issued for Gauteng
A motorists drives through rainy weather. 1 minute The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for Level 2 for severe thunderstorms across Gauteng. This could lead to localised flooding and damage to infrastructure. Residents are urged to stay indoors if possible and when outdoors, not to seek shelter under isolated trees or…
DA calls for removal of Gauteng Health MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko addressed the post-budget briefing at the Provincial Legislature on July 16, 2025. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has again called for the removal of the Gauteng Health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and the Health Department head, Lesiba Malotana. This follows a revelation that the department has an outstanding debt of R8 billion…
11 SASSA R260 mln fraud suspects back in court on Tuesday
[File photo] An empty court room 2 minutes The R260 million SASSA fraud case against 11 individuals is set to resume in the Lenasia Magistrates court south of Johannesburg on Tuesday. The accused, which include SASSA employees, face more than 1000 counts of cybercrime, fraud, and theft. It’s alleged they created fake profiles and…
N West woman denied bail in alleged attempted murder of daughter case
Court gavel 1 minute A 47-year-old woman from Majemantsho has been denied bail by the Molopo Magistrate’s Court following her arrest for the alleged attempted murder and abuse of her 14-year-old daughter. She is accused of pouring an acidic liquid on the teenager’s face and later transporting her to hospital. The State opposed bail, citing…
Police launch search for chinese man abducted in Gqeberha
Kidnapping 2 minutes The South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Organised Crime, Anti-Gang Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 38-year-old Chinese national who was kidnapped this morning in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is alleged that the victim was traveling to his business in Kariega after he returned from the fresh produce market….
AKA, Tibz murder trial expected to resume in Durban court
The five suspects in AKA and Tibz murder. 1 minute The murder case of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane is expected to resume on Thursday in the High Court in Durban. The prominent rapper and his celebrity chef friend were gunned down outside a restaurant in Durban two years ago….
Bulls appoint Springbok legend Johan Ackermann as new head coach
The Bulls Head Coach Johan Ackermann. The Bulls have appointed former Springbok lock and Lions coach Johan Ackermann as their new head coach. He takes over from Jake White with whom the team parted ways after this year’s United Rugby Championship. Ackermann, who is the three-time South African Coach of the Year, brings to Loftus…
CoGTA in KZN assessing damages caused by winds and snowfall
N2 in KZN being cleared of snow 1 minute The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Department says teams have been deployed to assess damages caused by strong winds and snow fall in parts of Umkhanyakude and Umsunduzi among others. The department’s spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila says many houses and schools have been destroyed, shelter…