Some homes near the scene of the blast were destroyed and infrastructure was damaged. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said that government was working with gas tanker company, Innovative Staffing Solutions, to repair the homes damaged by the Boksburg explosion. The gas tanker exploded under a railway bridge on Christmas eve, killing 40 people and injuring […]
Khayelitsha cycling enthusiast, Sindile Mavundla said that the sport could boost youth development in the township. The Western Cape provincial government said it was in need of more money to boost cycling as a sport in Khayelitsha. But officials admitted that they could see a need for it on Spine Road – a popular route […]
Mbatha’s murder shocked the nation after his remains were found in a burnt-out car in Klipgat, just 40km from Pretoria. LGBTQI+ advocacy group Iranti said the brutal slaying of activist Sam Mbatha puts the spotlight on burgeoning hate crime. The group has called for the Hate Crimes Bill to be urgently signed into law. Speaking […]
Officers attached to the police’s “Operation Restore” stopped and searched suspicious-looking vehicles on an open field near Blue Downs Stadium. Two tow truck drivers have been arrested for being in possession of two stolen police hand radios. The arrests were executed in Mfuleni over the weekend. Officers attached to the police’s “Operation Restore” stopped and […]
Gauteng police are still searching for two suspects following a shooting in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, on Tuesday afternoon, which claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy. His mother is in critical condition. It’s reported that the mother had just picked up her children from school when they were accosted by two men who shot […]
Last week saw a series of shootings in Cape Town and this weekend three people were murdered in Mbekweni in Paarl. Cosatu claims that crime is spiralling out of control. Last week saw a series of shootings in Cape Town and this weekend three people were murdered in Mbekweni in Paarl. Cosatu staged a protest […]
Award-winning radio and TV personality Anele Mdoda has been announced as the host of the Miss South Africa 2022 final at Time Square’s SunBet Arena on Saturday, August 13. Anele Mdoda secures another feat in South Africa’s entertainment scene. The award-winning radio and TV personality has been announced as the host of the Miss […]
The Constitutional Court ruled that Zuma be incarcerated last year and was on this day taken a prisoner. Today marks a year since former President Jacob Zuma was jailed for contempt of court. The Constitutional Court ruled that Zuma be incarcerated last year and was on this day taken a prisoner. Some people are still […]
Taxi operators in various parts of Mpumalanga have embarked on protest action over the massive fuel hikes. The shutdown is taking place in Mbombela, Barberton, Pienaar, KaNyamazane, Kabokweni and White River. One person was killed when a motorist opened fire at protesters in Mgcobaneni near White River, Mpumalanga. Police are at the scene. Visit […]
The Democratic Alliance says it may have the answer to South Africa’s ever-rising fuel prices. The opposition party has unveiled its Fuel Price Deregulation Bill.The party hopes it can convince Parliament to adopt it into law. From Wednesday, motorists will pay well over R2 extra for a litre of diesel and petrol. Source eNCA