Drugs confiscated 1 minute Police have arrested a suspect and confiscated drugs worth an estimated R700 000 in Swellendam in the Western Cape. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says officers acted on information about a foreign national woman, suspected of transporting drugs from Cape Town to George by bus. “During the search, they identified the suspect,…
FILE | Vehicle submerged due to flooding in Centurion 1 minute Two lives have been lost in Tshwane after a car and a motorcycle were swept away due to the floods in Centurion last night. Several people have been rescued in various rivers in the area, after they got stuck while inside their vehicles. Early…
Passengers queue as they make their way to different destinations. 2 minutes Airports are experiencing their highest passenger influx of the year, with the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) expecting more than 20 000 travellers to pass through South African Airports this Friday. The company operates nine airports including Cape Town International, King Shaka International…
A toll gate 2 minutes Limpopo Department of Transport says they are taking steps to alleviate congestion at toll gates. Deputy Director in the department, Simon Kekana says they have been constantly opening toll gates for motorists to pass without paying to avoid long queues. “Today in the morning traffic was a bit low but…
Major League Soccer balls play on the field prior to the game between the Orlando City SC and FC Dallas at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA on May 28, 2022. 3 minutes Many young and aspiring players are eager to impress in the Carling All Stars team to become regular players for their respective…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube speaking at a media briefing. 1 minute Minister of Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says guidelines will be sent to public schools by the end of January for the implementation of the BELA (Basic Education Laws Amendment) Act. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive on Friday that the BELA Act…
Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams seen with his CAF award. 2 minutes The family of Bafana Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams continues to see him as a true inspiration to the younger generation of goalkeepers in South Africa. The 32-year-old recently scooped the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award. Williams is also the Mamelodi Sundowns Player of…
Isidingo actress Michelle Botes 1 minute Legendary South African actress Michelle Botes has died at the age of 62. Her agent Suzi Howes confirmed that Botes died this morning. Botes played the role of Cherel de Villiers in an SABC3 soapie, Isidingo. In 1998, she joined the cast of and played the role of Cherel…
Empty classroom 1 minute Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille says Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube must first draw up norms, standards and regulations to govern the implementation of the BELA Act. Zille was reacting to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive that two sections of the BELA Act which have been in contention must be implemented in their entirety. Section 4 and 5 of the BELA…
Lab technicians testing for the presence of bacteria. 1 minute The Western Cape Health Department has called for calm among residents of the province following the death of a 34-year-old woman from diphtheria. The bacterial infection is contagious and potentially life-threatening. It spreads through contact. Symptoms develop gradually, beginning with a sore throat and fever….
