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The South African National Defence Force and 1 South African Tank Regiment in particular deployed in Limpopo together with their counterparts Border Police Reaction Team from the South African Police Service, has recovered a very expensive Ford Everest XLT valued at around R940 000-00 from the Limpopo River. The South African Police Services members who […]

Firefighting crews are continuing to battle persistent flare-ups in parts of Mossel Bay after fast-moving wildfires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, tore through residential areas overnight, destroying multiple homes, vehicles, and vast tracts of vegetation. The crisis forced dozens of residents to evacuate from the Aalwyndal, Island View, and Vakansieplaas areas. While many

Residents of Meadowlands in Soweto have raised serious concerns about the quality of water being delivered by emergency tankers, stating they are forced to boil it before use. This comes as many taps remain dry days after a scheduled 52-hour shutdown for maintenance of the critical Eikenhof water supply system. While Johannesburg Water has stated

A veld fire has brought traffic to a complete standstill on the R72 between Kenton-On-Sea and Alexandria this afternoon. The blaze, which broke out earlier today, is currently being battled by firefighters on the scene. The incident marks the second such fire in the immediate area in as many days, following a separate veld fire

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa conducted a walkabout and mobilization programme in Phokeng on Thursday, part of the lead-up to the party’s annual January 8th Statement celebrations scheduled for Saturday in Moruleng, North West. This year’s event marks the 114th anniversary of the ANC’s formation. The live broadcast from the scene showed streets

Residents of the Mataffin community in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, are living in a state of fear and filth as raw sewage and stormwater regularly inundate their homes, posing severe health risks and causing significant property damage. The crisis intensifies during rainfall, with families reporting that contaminated waste water rises to knee-level inside their houses, destroying furniture,

With the new academic year set to begin next week, frustration is reaching a boiling point in Gauteng as 4,858 learners have yet to receive school placements for 2026. The provincial Education Department has pointed to municipalities as a primary cause for delays in building and refurbishing schools, exacerbating a severe capacity crisis. The Ekurhuleni

Police have opened an inquest docket following the discovery of human remains in a field in the Sekhukhune District on Tuesday, 06 January 2026. The remains were found at approximately 15:00 in ploughing fields between Luckau and Sterkfontein villages, under the Hlogotlou policing area. Community members ploughing the land alerted the police. The scene was

South African electricity consumers are being asked to comment on a proposed revenue adjustment for Eskom that could see them footing an additional R76 billion bill, a move prompted by a High Court ruling that overturned a previous settlement. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has formally called for public input on the

Firefighting teams are engaged in a grueling fourth-day effort to contain a major vegetation fire threatening this coastal community, with officials warning that the blaze is not yet under control and that residents must remain prepared for possible evacuations. The fire, which began on Sunday, has already consumed approximately 1,600 hectares of land. A coordinated