Accident in Durban 2 minutes The Department of Transport says it will be intensifying its operations over the rest of the festive season, in order to drastically reduce fatalities on South Africa’s roads. More than 500 people have died on South Africa’s roads since the start of the festive season. Over 900 motorists have also…
Raindrops 2 minutes City of Tshwane’s Emergency Service Department is urging residents to exercise caution as disruptive weather is anticipated to persist. This as South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 4 warning of thundershowers and isolated showers. City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services Department spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni is calling on communities to…
Roadblock 1 minute Some motorists making their way into the Eastern Cape via the N6 from different provinces say other drivers need to be vigilant and considerate. Provincial authorities conducted a roadblock just outside of Komani as part of its safety campaign. A minibus taxi driver who was travelling from Johannesburg, Mphangeli Moyeni says his…
Traffic build up 2 minutes The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) company says there are high volumes of traffic between Johannesburg and Durban, with the number of vehicles expected to increase further over the coming weekend. N3TC Chief Operating Officer Thania Dhoogra has called on motorists to drive safely and help to bring the number of…
Police and officials conduct a product inspection during a spaza shop compliance and verification operation in the West Coast on 07 December 2024. 2 minutes The Black Business Council (BBC) has welcomed the extended deadline for spaza shop registration, stating that the previous deadline was not practical. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa…
Thunderstorm. 1 minute The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a level 4 warning of heavy rainfall that may lead to severe flooding in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng today. Communities are urged to avoid crossing rivers and overflowing streams. Motorists who may find themselves trapped in the vehicle during a flood, are advised to…
1 minute International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says President Cyril Ramaphosa is consulting with the current Mozambican President, Filipe Nyusi, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to find a solution to the violence in Mozambique. Lamola is leading a South African delegation of high-ranking officials in talks with their Mozambican counterparts….
The Durban beachfront. 2 minutes Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille says efforts by a Presidential task team to attract holidaymakers back to Durban this festive season are yielding positive results. The task team, established in February, aimed to address declining tourist numbers caused by the 2021 civil unrest and water quality concerns at Durban beaches….
1 minute The Makhanda High Court has ruled that the Eastern Cape Department of Education’s failure to provide scholar transport to deserving learners is unlawful and unconstitutional. It is estimated that 40 000 learners, mainly from rural areas, will be affected. The court further rules that all new applications for the services must be decided…
File image: Leather cricket ball. 3 minutes India may thank the heavens after rain cut short Australia’s push for victory on the final day of the third test in Brisbane on Wednesday, raising the stakes for Melbourne where the series shifts for the traditional ‘Boxing Day’ clash. India were eight for no loss when tea…
