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MMC warns against large gatherings during rubella outbreak
While people plan to gather with friends and family this Christmas, Tshwane MMC for Health Tshegofatso Mashabela has warned against being in crowded places...
Mpumalanga welcomes 63 Christmas babies
The joy of Christmas morning shone even brighter in Mpumalanga this year as 63 babies arrived to mark the special day.
Before noon on Wednesday,...
North West resort remains open after stabbing incident
Hanscombe’s Haven Holiday Resort in Orkney, North West, has upgraded its security measures for Christmas, to ensure visitor safety.
This follows a recent incident involving...
Tshwane metro police killed by lover on Christmas Eve
A Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer has been shot and killed, allegedly by her lover.
The incident occurred on Tuesday at her home in...
‘Stillfontein illegal miners eating human flesh for survival’
The situation is growing dire at the Stilfontein Mine in North West as illegal miners claim they are now eating human flesh for survival.
These...
Police charge two suspects for killing off-duty cop at home
The Hawks have officially charged the two suspects involved in the murder of an off-duty police official.
In October 2022, Joseph “Mjozi” Makhubele and Bongani...
Gauteng to monitor high-risk routes for pedestrian fatalities
The Gauteng Traffic Police will intensify patrols and enforcement operations on several routes due to a high number of pedestrian fatalities.
These routes will be...
Illegal miners nabbed in Limpopo face Christmas behind bars
The Operation Vala Umgodi Task Team in Limpopo has arrested 14 suspects, including illegal miners and drug dealers, ahead of Christmas.
The operation, conducted across...
Afrirent restores City of Joburg fleet services
Black-owned fleet management services firm Afrirent has confirmed that it will continue supplying its vehicles to the City of Joburg.
The company supplies Johannesburg Metro...
Businessman abducted two months ago rescued in Sebokeng
The police have rescued a kidnapped Pakistani businessman and arrested a 46-year-old woman in Sebokeng, Gauteng.
This was part of a multi-agency operation to combat...
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Calls for caution as Mpumalanga festive season traffic surges
As motorists traverse Mpumalanga’s bustling road network to various holiday destinations, messages of caution continue to pour in from provincial authorities. With thousands of...
Rising pedestrian deaths in Limpopo cause major concern
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety is deeply concerned over the escalating number of pedestrian fatalities on the province’s roads.
A recent report...
Preferred bidders appointed for renewable energy bid windows
Eight solar PV projects, with a combined contracted capacity of some 1,760 MW, have been appointed as preferred bidders under the Renewable Energy Independent...
‘I’ll choose lottery applicant who’ll maximise proceeds,’ declares Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau is still applying his mind on the granting of the fourth National Lotteries Licence.
“Unfortunately, I...
State slams protesters who burned, ransacked Western Cape court
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has condemned acts of vandalism during a protest that caused extensive damage to the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s...
Seven Hyundai minibus passengers die as it overturns on N3
Seven people died instantly at the scene when a Hyundai H1 minibus that they were travelling in overturned on the N3 toll road between...
EFF claims victory for Bela full implementation
The EFF has taken the glory for the full implementation of the Bela Act, while also cautioning that the DA might still subvert it.
The...
SABC radio stations set to rake in millions from maskandi
At least two public radio stations, UKhozi FM and Umhlobo Wenene FM, will rake in millions of rands from the Song of The Year...
EC hospital named after Tambo icons runs out of water again
Struggle stalwarts Adelaide and Oliver Tambo must be turning in their graves in shame.
This as a hospital named in their honour, Adelaide and Oliver...
Gqeberha: The Empire actress ends 17 year marriage
Zinzi Nsele has called time on her marriage.
The Gqeberha: The Empire actress had been in the “toxic” union with businessman Musa Nsele for 17...
Gunman fires 17 bullets at e-hailing taxi in KZN, kills driver
An e-hailing taxi driver was killed and his female passenger injured in a shooting in Amoutana in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday evening.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) general...
Political party leaders to get some rest this Christmas
In a year that was full of political twists and turns, 2024 was physically and mentally taxing for most political party leaders.
It was this...
Limpopo ANCWL leader to oppose John Mpe’s third term
Limpopo ANC Women’s League chairperson Mamedupi Teffo will go toe-to-toe with incumbent Peter Mokaba chairperson John Makoro Mpe for the influential region’s top post.
Mpe...
Weather service warns of severe thunderstorms, localised flooding
The SA weather service (SAWS) has warned of possible widespread rainfall in the east of the country until Christmas Eve.
South Africa has endured a...
‘KZN now a hot-spot for GBV in the country’ – report
Minister in the Presidency Sindisiwe Chikunga has reaffirmed that her department is committed to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV).
The minister responsible for women, youth and...
No deal yet in Germany’s Volkswagen union talks
Some 64 hours and five days of negotiations between German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) and the IG Metall union aimed at resolving a bitter labour...
Teen beauty queen Rea is on a mission to inspire her...
Sixteen-year-old Reabetswe “Rea” Makgale is not only ready to take on the pageantry world, she wants to use her talents to change the world....
