File image: Protestors blockade a road with rubble. 1 minute Police have urged motorists to use alternative roads as protesters have blockaded the R503 Road linking the towns of Lichtenburg, Mahikeng and Coligny in the North West. Power outages have sparked the protest. Police Spokesperson Sam Tselanyane says, “What we can also confirm is that…
Pupils in a classroom in Eastern Cape 2 minutes The Special Action Committee for Education says it has brought an urgent interdict application to the Western Cape High Court against the Department of Education in the province. This is an attempt to halt the department’s decision to cut more than 2,000 teaching posts. The department…
A suspect in handcuffs. 1 minute Deputy Police Minister, Cassel Mathale has announced that more than 34,000 suspects have been arrested across the country since December 16. Amongst those arrested were more than 4,000 suspects wanted for various crimes including murder and rape. Mathale was speaking during a festive season operation at the Mall of…
Homeless 1 minute While the festive season is often a time of joy, family gatherings and celebration, for many homeless people it is a stark reminder of what they’ve lost. As the streets light up with decorations and homes fill with laughter, homeless people in Mahikeng in North West face harsh realities including inclement weather…
Firefighters extinguish fire. 1 minute The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service has been dispatched to a fire on the mountain slopes above Kalk Bay. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, says several crew members were dispatched to the area, and teams have been divided to assist with property protection. Carelse says aerial…
A poster condemning racism. 1 minute The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has strongly condemned an alleged racist incident that occurred at a store in Fourways in Gauteng on Sunday. According to ATM National Spokesperson, Zama Ntshona, a couple allegedly referred to black patrons as “baboons”. Ntshona emphasized that racism is a serious crime against humanity,…
A reveller looks at fireworks explode over a building during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. 3 minutes Although fireworks are a traditional way to usher in the New Year, it is also a time which sees a surge in animal distress and injuries, often as a result of fireworks being fired at them. The Johannesburg…
Lifeguards on the beach. 1 minute Bathers are being warned to be more cautious when swimming in the sea on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day because the new moon spring tide will peak on these days. This causes high and low tides, increasing the risk of stronger-than-usual rip tides. Lifesaving South Africa President,…
Investigation 2 minutes A tavern owner and three other suspects from Thembalethu in George in the Western Cape have been arrested on charges of murder and kidnapping. Police Spokesperson Chris Spies says officers were investigating the disappearance of two women reported missing at the weekend. Investigations led to a 23-year-old-woman with multiple injuries at a…
Vehicles being processed at the Lebombo Border Post. 2 minutes Clearing of cargo trucks, small vehicle and pedestrians is continuing without challenges at the Lebombo Border Post between South Africa and Mozambique. This is as the situation is reportedly calm in Mozambique following a spate of violent protest action. The disgruntled citizens are disputing the…
