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A heated confrontation broke out at the Crown Gardens clinic south of Johannesburg today, as South African protesters barred foreign nationals from entering the facility to access medical services. The clash is the latest in a series of escalating tensions over healthcare access for migrants, with groups like Operation Dudula leading efforts to enforce strict […]

Zeerust, North West – Tensions flared at the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality on Wednesday as rival security companies clashed inside the municipal building, forcing police intervention and disrupting a scheduled council meeting. The violence stems from an ongoing leadership dispute between two ANC councillors, both claiming to be the rightful mayor. Leadership Battle Sparks Unrest The

An additional 28 suspected illegal miners have been apprehended at the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, bringing the total number of arrests to 546 since last week. The mine, owned by Pan African Resources, continues to grapple with persistent illegal mining activities, prompting intensified security measures. Ongoing Crackdown and Challenges Pan African Resources has confirmed

Four suspects were fatally shot in a confrontation with police on the outskirts of Randfontein, west of Johannesburg, on Wednesday morning. The shootout followed an intelligence-led operation targeting a group allegedly planning a business robbery. Intelligence-Led Operation According to South African Police Service (SAPS) officials, the suspects were intercepted based on intelligence from the Eastern

The burnt body of a woman was discovered in a shallow grave at Waltloo train station, marking the fourth such grim finding in the area since June. Police have arrested a 36-year-old suspect linked to at least one of the murders, with the suspect set to appear in court tomorrow. Community in Fear as Pattern

A crowd gathered outside the Cape Town High Court to protest an application by retail tycoon Philip Krawitz, owner of Cape Union Mart International, seeking to interdict pro-Palestine demonstrations outside his stores. Krawitz alleges the protests are harming business, while activists accuse him of attempting to suppress their constitutional right to protest against Israeli policies

A devastating fire tore through the Bossiesgif informal settlement in Plettenberg Bay, destroying 165 homes and leaving approximately 300 people homeless. The cause of the fire remains unclear, though strong winds rapidly spread the flames, overwhelming emergency responders. Community Devastated, Emergency Aid Deployed Residents described the chaos as the fire engulfed their homes. “The fire

A 15-year-old girl was killed and her boyfriend injured during a shooting incident in Buffelsdraai, KZN, yesterday afternoon (Monday). The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre received a call for assistance at approximately 23:33 (Monday). Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and on arrival, discovered the teenager’s lifeless body on the floor of a rondavel.

The Mtubatuba Regional Court has sentenced 32-year-old Sahluko Patrick Mthembu to 12 years in prison for attempted murder in a case linked to taxi violence. The ruling was delivered on Thursday, 31 July 2025, marking the conclusion of a nearly six-year investigation. Background of the Crime The incident occurred on the morning of 5 December

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has expressed confidence that the South African government will intensify negotiations with the United States to avert a looming 30% tariff hike on South African exports, set to take effect this Wednesday. Speaking during a campaign trail in Douglas, a small farming town in the