1 minute The South African Weather Service(SAWS) has issued a yellow Level 1 weather warning of severe thunderstorms in the western parts of KwaZulu-Natal for tomorrow. The affected areas include parts of the uThukela and uMngungundlovu districts. Meanwhile, most parts of the province can expect a 30% chance of scattered showers and thundershowers tomorrow, on…
Firearm and bullets 1 minute South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has condemned the shooting incident at Mfuleni near Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats that claimed the lives of four people and left three others injured. The incident took place at the Mfuleni taxi rank in the early hours of this…
Handcuffs depicting an arrest. The Plettenberg Bay Regional Court in the Western Cape has sentenced a former police officer to six years’ imprisonment for corruption, fraud, forgery and defeating the ends of justice. Ralston Petersen, who served in the South African Police Service (SAPS) for 16 years, was convicted on eight counts after pleading guilty…
Known for its rich history and cultural diversity, Cape Town also boasts a vibrant medical and scientific community and is one of the continent’s hotbeds for medical and technological innovation. “Cape Town’s robust healthcare infrastructure and focus on medical advancement and quality of care are aligned with Africa Health’s overarching vision, making it a fitting…
International Monetary Fund logo The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects South Africa’s economy to have shown growth of 1.3% last year and to achieve growth of 1.4% this year. Growth is expected to be supported by household spending and greater investments driven by structural reforms. The IMF has commended the South African government for maintaining…
File | Contralesa President Kgosi Mokoena addressing a CoGTA event in Mpumalanga. Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) President Kgosi Mathupa Mokoena says the Department of Justice (DOJ) must come up with a plan to protect whistleblowers and witnesses after Marius van der Merwe was assassinated over the weekend. Last month, Van der…
Baggage reclaim and transfers terminals seen at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Four of the 19 men recruited to go and fight in a war between Russia and Ukraine have landed at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. They left the country last year under the pretext that they are going for…
The Stormers defeated the Bulls 32–19 in their United Rugby Championship North–South derby, in Pretoria The Stormers came out on top in South Africa’s traditional North- South derby beating the Bulls 32-19 in a United Rugby Championship encounter, in Pretoria. In a scrappy first half, the Bulls got the scoreboard rolling after a penalty try…
Fallen trees crashed into several vehicles 1 minute Holidaymakers at Sun City, North West, have had their celebrations cut short after severe storms caused extensive damage to their vehicles. In videos seen circulating on social media, the resort staff worked endlessly to clear the parking area of trees that had fallen and damaged multiple vehicles….
The SABC building in Auckland Park. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa is calling on all government departments that owe the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) TV license fees to immediately settle them. The Presidency says National Treasury should also follow up to ensure that departments pay the fees. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi recently revealed that…
