A wedding in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, was called off after the groom and his father were arrested for drunk driving during a Saturday night roadblock operation. The arrests were part of Operation Nenzani LaEzweni, which targets motorists driving under the influence. Authorities say the crackdown has intensified over the Easter period, with more than 180 drunk […]
A 15-year-old learner, Tsoarelo Likana from Moshate Secondary School, has tragically died after drowning at a public swimming pool in Sharpeville. Reports indicate that friends attempted to save him, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, with many expressing sadness over the loss of such a young […]
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 […]