Rain seen from a windscreen. 2 minutes The South African Weather Service has issued two weather alerts for KwaZulu-Natal. A yellow level 2 warning has been issued for disruptive rain, which may cause damage to infrastructure, expected along the coastal and adjacent interior areas from tomorrow morning. Additionally, a level 2 warning has been issued for…
Mandrax bags confiscated by police in Western Cape. 1 minute Police officers of the flying squad have nabbed two suspects on the N1 highway in Cape Town, who had a consignment of mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R1.5 million in their possession. Police spokesperson Joseph Witbooi says police were doing patrols when…
Flies on a plant 1 minute Pest control experts say hot and humid weather conditions are contributing to the current fly infestation in Gauteng. Residents have been complaining about too many flies in their homes. Mario Pluke, a technical manager of a pest control company, has recommended cleaning and disinfecting surfaces regularly to eliminate food…
Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu addresses the media in Midrand on June 19, 2025. Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy President and former uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) Secretary General, now Mayibuye national convener, Floyd Shivambu, believes that millions of South Africans have lost faith in existing political parties and the country’s…
The accused, Imanuwela David, Froliana Joseph and her brother Ndilinasho Joseph, who are linked to the theft of $580,000 at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, Phala Phala appear in the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court in Limpop on October 7, 2024. The lawyer representing the second and third accused in the Phala Phala theft trial at the Modimolle…
Houses destroyed by sludge are seen when the Jagersfontein diamond tailings dam wall collapsed on 11 September 2022. The 26 victims of the Jagersfontein mine dam wall collapse and the Kopanong Local Municipality in the Free State have filed a civil lawsuit against the Jagersfontein Developments Mine, estimated at over R3 billion. The victim’s lawyer, Andries…
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi The increasing financialisation of healthcare and its impact on economic growth have come under the spotlight at the annual Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Drakensberg Inclusive Growth Forum on Saturday. Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has warned about the dangers of investing in healthcare for profit instead of well-being. He has also…
The logo of the G-20 South Africa 2025 seen during a press briefing. The Gauteng Provincial Government says it is ready to welcome heads of state and government for the much-anticipated G20 Leaders’ Summit next week. President Cyril Ramaphosa, leaders from the GPG and the City of Johannesburg are leading a CEOs cleaning campaign in…
Ducati’s Marc Marquez 2 minutes Ducati’s Marc Marquez maintained his perfect record in sprints this season with victory over the half-distance at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday after Yamaha’s surprise polesitter Fabio Quartararo crashed on lap two at the circuit in Jerez. Marquez’s brother Alex of Gresini Racing finished second for a fifth straight…
Economic Freedom Fighters leader appears at court for a pre-sentencing hearing. The case against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been adjourned to the 15th of April for closing arguments. The East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape heard pre-sentencing arguments of which the defense called social worker, Jessie Thompson, today. In…
