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With unemployment in South Africa soaring to 8.4 million, advocacy group Black Sash has renewed its call for the urgent implementation of a permanent Basic Income Support Grant (BISG) for unemployed individuals aged 18 to 59. Speaking in an interview, Evashnee Naidu, KwaZulu-Natal Regional Manager for Black Sash, emphasized the dire need for financial relief amid rising food […]

Frustrated residents of Photsaneng village in Rustenburg took to the streets today, marching to the Clover mining operations to demand employment opportunities and improved living conditions. The mine, previously operated by Lanxess, has faced repeated protests from locals who accuse the company of failing to hire community members despite being surrounded by mining operations. Unemployment

A violent confrontation between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers has escalated at Maponya Mall in Pimville, Soweto, leaving one person dead and two others injured in an overnight attack. The incident has prompted a massive police deployment, with authorities working to contain the unrest as tensions continue to simmer. Violence and Disruption According to reports,

A violent attack targeting e-hailing vehicles at Maponya Mall in Soweto on Wednesday evening has left one person dead and two others injured. Authorities suspect the incident may be linked to ongoing taxi-related violence in the region. According to police reports, four unidentified assailants approached an e-hailing driver at the mall’s entrance and opened fire

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has once again demonstrated its commitment to combating drug-related crimes, with three suspects arrested in separate incidents in Burgersdorp and Aliwal North over the weekend. Burgersdorp Arrest On Monday afternoon, 11 August 2025, at approximately 15:00, the Burgersdorp Crime Prevention team acted on a tip-off about a man in

A 37-year-old male suspect has been arrested after police allegedly found him in possession of unlawful veterinary medicines and a large quantity of ammunition during a search operation in Winburg. According to reports, the Welkom K9 Unit, Bultfontein Stock Theft Unit, and Bultfontein Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) executed a search

A 55-year-old man from Sikhulu locality in the Mantusini Administrative Area has been arrested for allegedly raping his 53-year-old neighbour, who lives with a mental illness. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 12 August 2025, at approximately 00:15, when the victim was asleep in her home. The suspect allegedly broke in

Executive Mayor Dada Morero has marked his first year in office with a candid assessment of the city’s achievements and ongoing challenges, emphasizing infrastructure repairs and service delivery improvements. In an interview, Morero pointed to significant progress in road maintenance, including the resurfacing of major roads as part of the city’s campaign against potholes. “We are

Growing demands are being made for the completion of a stalled boarding school project in Dithakong village, near Kuruman, which was intended to house learners from remote areas. The R173 million project, initiated in 2018 by the Independent Development Trust (IDT), remains unfinished seven years later, despite millions already spent. Project Stalled Amid Corruption Allegations

A 37-year-old man was brutally murdered and dismembered in Ermelo, with his body parts discovered stuffed inside a plastic bag and a maize meal sack, police confirmed. The suspect, a 33-year-old woman believed to be romantically involved with the victim, has been arrested and is expected to appear in court on Thursday. Gruesome Discovery Police