Truck on its side after the Salt Rock accident 1 minute One person has died following a crash between a truck and a light motor vehicle on the N2 at Salt Rock, north of Durban. IPSS Medical Rescue says following the crash, the truck that was travelling south, lost control, crossing the center median and…
Investigating officer Captain Wesley Lombard testifies before the Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldanha Bay on 27 March 2025. 2 minutes The investigating officer in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking case is expected to continue to testify this morning in the Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldanha Bay. Captain Wesley Lombard has been testifying for the state in the case in…
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) says it has begun a nationwide Fishing Vessel Safety Audit campaign to improve safety standards, promote regulatory compliance, and reduce the number of maritime incidents. It says 10% of the vessels have been audited thus far. Most of the fleet is aging and not ideal for saving lives….
Illegal miners arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi. 1 minute Limpopo police have arrested more than 600 suspects, including illegal miners, in various parts of the province. The suspects were arrested last month during Operation Vala Umgodi. Police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng says they’ve also confiscated illegal firearms and mining equipment. “The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant…
SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago announces interest rates in Pretoria on January 30, 2025. 1 minute Independent Economist Elize Kruger says further interest rate cuts would attract investors to the country and boost economic growth. Her comments come after the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) reduction of the repo rate by another 25 basis points to…
Kruger National Park sign. 1 minute The Kruger National Park (KNP) has activated its Disaster Management Team due to flooding caused by prolonged rainfall, damaging some of its infrastructure. The Park reports that several main gravel roads between Skukuza and Lower Sabie are affected and have been temporarily closed. Park spokesperson, Ike Phaahla has urged…
[File Image]: Bulls during a training match. 2 minutes Bulls centre, David Kriel says this weekend’s European Champions Cup showdown between the Pretoria side and Saracens in London is exactly the calibre of match he wants to be a part of to test himself. Saturday evening’s clash is a stand-out fixture among many blue chip…
SABC TV Park building in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. 1 minute South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)‘s Chief Financial Officer Yolande van Biljon has resigned and Tendai Matore has been appointed acting CFO. Biljon’s final day at the public broadcaster will be on November 30th. The SABC says in a statement that van Biljon contributed to the…
Cape Town at night 2 minutes The City of Cape Town has activated a protection plan against loadshedding following the news of its return. Eskom announced the implementation of Stage 3 loadshedding this weekend after about 10 months of non-interrupted power supply countrywide. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says they will continue building energy security through independent…
[File photo] 1 minute The South African Students’ Congress (SASCO) has expressed concern over the ongoing student accommodation crisis in Johannesburg. Hundreds of students at the University of Johannesburg have been left stranded without a place to live, despite paying fees for private accommodations. SASCO’s Gauteng Chairperson Yandisa Mhlelembana says they question the accommodation administration…
