KZN MEC orders investigation into deadly N3 crash

2 minutes The MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal Siboniso Duma has expressed his condolences and ordered a comprehensive investigation into the crash that occurred last night on the N3 at Van Reenen Pass. The incident involved a truck, a taxi, and a car, resulting in the tragic deaths of 18 people, while…

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Skelton to miss Australia’s last two tour matches

Australia’s Will Skelton Australia’s hopes of bringing in Will Skelton for the remaining two tests in their end-of-season tour have been dashed after the totemic lock suffered an ankle injury playing club rugby in France. Skelton’s heft and physicality have added greatly to Australia’s forward power when he has been available this season, but the…

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SERI, City of Johannesburg legal battle set to continue today

Residents, counsellors and political parties gather at Johannesburg High Court regarding the City’s implementation of trading policy by-laws, 31 October 2025. The legal battle between the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) and the City of Johannesburg (COJ)is set to continue in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday. The matter relates to the removal of unregistered informal…

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NW community calls for proper electricity amid several electrocutions

Electricity pylons. 3 minutes The community of Kagisanong near Garankuwa in the North West province is calling on government to urgently install electricity in its area following several electrocution incidents. Frustrated members say electricity supply has remained elusive for almost two decades. And have now resorted to connecting power illegally. They’ve blamed officials for neglecting…

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Flood victims in EC receive ID documents, birth certificates

Deputy Ministers handed over birth certificates to some survivors at the Slovo Anglican Church in Mthatha The flood victims in Mthatha and Butterworth, in the Eastern Cape, have been assisted with Identity Documents and birth certificate registrations. A delegation of Deputy Ministers, which included Human Settlements, Presidency, Cogta, and Home Affairs, visited the flood victims…

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Etzebeth back after concussion in boost for Sharks, Springboks

South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth scores their second try in the Wales v South Africa match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain – November 23, 2024. 2 minutes South Africa forward Eben Etzebeth is back from injury at the perfect time for club and country with the Sharks competing in this weekend’s United Rugby Championship quarter-finals…

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Residents urged to exercise caution to avoid fires

2 minutes Authorities and humanitarian aid organisation, Gift of the Givers have urged residents of informal settlements to exercise caution as hot and windy conditions contribute to spark shack fires. One person died following a fire that gutted the Wag ‘n Bietjie Informal Settlement at Nomzamo in Strand on Tuesday morning. More than 60 structures have been…

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