Over 120 motorists have been arrested for drunk driving in Johannesburg since the start of the Easter long weekend. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) also confirmed two fatalities in separate road crashes, involving a pedestrian and a passenger. To ensure safer roads, the JMPD has intensified stop-and-search operations and roadside checks across all regions […]
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed that a bus intercepted in the Free State was properly processed at the Beitbridge Port of Entry. Commissioner Michael Masiapato said all 43 passengers were screened, and their documents were verified and found to be valid. The BMA believes additional undocumented passengers may have boarded the bus after […]
Maggie Mokobane, a familiar voice on Lekoa FM, is celebrating her birthday on 14 April 2026, marking another milestone in her growing career in the media industry. Currently juggling roles as a news reader, blogger, and janitor, Maggie’s journey reflects resilience and a deep passion for broadcasting. Her career began in 2019 at Radio Turf, […]
An Ekurhuleni metro police officer has been killed and four others injured following a crash in Musina. The incident involved a police vehicle, and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. Authorities say the injured officers were treated at the scene before being transported to hospital for further medical care. Their conditions have not yet […]
UPDATE: Electricity has been successfully restored across Vereeniging following a widespread outage that left large parts of the area without power earlier today. The interruption, believed to have been caused by a local fault on the network, affected homes, businesses, and essential services, prompting frustration among residents and disruptions to daily activities. Technicians worked throughout […]
Deputy Higher Education Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has called for the arrest of those responsible for NSFAS funding over 800 deceased students. This follows the Auditor-General’s 2024/25 report, which found that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme made payments to students listed as deceased in Home Affairs records. Dube-Ncube criticised NSFAS for blaming the issue on […]
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has condemned a church in KwaMaphumulo for encouraging followers to stop taking anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment for HIV and rely solely on faith. She called for legal action against anyone spreading such misinformation. The Ekhaya Labafundi bakaJehova congregation reportedly requires members to abandon worldly things, including jobs and cellphones, with the […]
Some filling stations in Gauteng, particularly in the east of Pretoria, remain without fuel as motorists are turned away. Panic-buying and hoarding ahead of this week’s fuel price hike have caused widespread shortages. Fuel prices have risen sharply, with petrol up by over R3 per litre and diesel increasing by more than R7 per litre […]
Vereeniging and surrounding areas are experiencing a major electricity outage today, leaving homes and businesses without power. Authorities confirm that this is not part of Eskom’s loadshedding schedule, as the national grid is stable. The blackout is due to a local fault in the municipal power network. The Emfuleni Local Municipality, which supplies electricity to […]
The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging visitors at the Rand Show 2026 in NASREC to visit government stands. These offer services like health screenings, housing help, education info, and small business support. The aim is to bring services closer to people and allow direct engagement with officials. Authorities say this helps improve access to information […]