Author: Bongani Mdakane

Joburg Metro Police nabbed 174 motorists driving under the influence of alcohol
Crime

Nationwide festive road fatalities drop by 30% as police intensify operations

The 2025 festive season has seen a significant reduction in road fatalities, with preliminary figures showing a 30% decrease compared to the previous year. This... Read more.
Health minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi
Health, News, Politics

Rise in teen pregnancy a ‘national crisis’, says Aaron Motsoaledi on Christmas births

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has issued a stark warning, describing the relentless rise in teenage pregnancies as a critical issue demanding urgent national... Read more.
A new mom is congratulated by prayer warriors at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on Christmas Day after she has delivered a bouncing baby
Health

Bumper Christmas for SA with over 1600 babies born on the holiday

This Christmas, the most precious gifts didn’t come wrapped under a tree—they arrived in delivery rooms across the nation. In a cheerful surge of new life,... Read more.
News, Police, Provincial

Limpopo top cop brings Christmas joy and dignity to Mahwelereng children

In a radiant display of Ubuntu that bridged the roles of protector and provider, Limpopo Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe became a bearer of... Read more.
Cops raided four properties belonging to the private security tycoon and insulted his wife after their failed attempt to locate him using fake warrant
Crime, National, Police, Politics

Warrant discrepancy in alleged PKTT raids targeting Calvin Mathibeli

A multi-province police operation targeting prominent private security figure Calvin Mathibeli has been called into question following the emergence of a critical... Read more.
Reflections on 2025 and outlook for cattle and beef industry
Business

Beef prices sizzle in 2025, but industry woes remain low

The South African beef industry is ending the year bolstered by a sustained rise in meat prices, yet it continues to face persistent disease pressures, high input... Read more.
Mpumalanga traffic police issued 18 000 and arrested scores of rogue motorists since the start of the festive season.
News

Mpumalanga festive blitz: 18k fines, 95 fatalities and 580 cars impounded

Mpumalanga traffic authorities have demonstrated sustained vigilance this festive season, issuing more than 18, 000 written notices to motorists since the beginning... Read more.