Boksburg gas tanker explosion death toll rises to 40
The death toll in the Boksburg gas tanker explosion has risen to 40, Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi said during a media briefing at the Si-Bono in Johannesburg central... Read more.
Gauteng police confiscate over 3 000 unlicensed firearms
In an effort to fight the rapid circulation of unlicensed firearms in society, the police in Gauteng have confiscated over 3 000 guns since the year began including... Read more.
Eskom to implement dreaded stage-six power cuts indefinitely
Less than two weeks into the new year and South Africans have already spent more than 200 hours in darkness. More darker days are on the horizon after Eskom announced... Read more.
Education minister welcomes Diepsloot, Cosmo City pupils back
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga on Wednesday embarked on a road trip to various school around Gauteng to monitor progress on the first day of the academic... Read more.
Joy, tears, screaming and kicking mark start of academic year
It is officially back to school for inland provinces and parents have taken to social media to share pictures of their children who started formal schooling on Wednesday.... Read more.
Police operation nabs seven suspects for various crimes
Seven suspects are due at a magistrate’s court in Standerton, Mpumalanga on Thursday after they were nabbed and charged with housebreaking, possession of unlicensed... Read more.
Truck driver faces culpable homicide for killing on-duty traffic officer
A truck driver was arrested and charged with culpable homicide after he killed a traffic officer in a road accident in Mpumalanga. The officer, Gijimane July Nkabinde,... Read more.
Nigerian Afro-pop star Yemi Alade has Spotify singing in her corner
Nigeria’s leading female Afro-pop artist, Yemi Alade, is the latest musician featured on the EQUAL Africa playlist. The Spotify EQUAL Africa programme seeks... Read more.
Memorial held for healthcare staff killed in tanker explosion
The department of health in Gauteng hosted a healing memorial service for the 12 healthcare workers who were killed when a tanker exploded in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg... Read more.
Cash-in-transit robbery suspect back in court on Friday
Cash-in-transit robbery suspect, Khumo Maleshane, has appeared before the Wolmaransstad magistrate’s court and the matter was postponed to Friday. Maleshane,... Read more.
