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Residents of the rural Mboza community in northern KwaZulu-Natal say they face daily hardships due to a severe lack of access to clean drinking water. For years, they have relied on rivers and streams, which they share with livestock, as their primary water source. The situation is worsened by recurring droughts, leaving hundreds of families […]

Frustrated residents of Reagile in Koster have accused the Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality of abandoning them, citing worsening service delivery failures, including uncollected waste and raw sewage spills. Community members say illegal dumping sites are multiplying due to the lack of regular waste collection, while raw sewage flowing through streets has become a daily health hazard.

Frustrated residents in Maitland have called for the immediate removal of what they describe as “nonchalant” staff at their local police station, accusing officers of neglect and failing to combat escalating crime. In a memorandum handed to Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile on July 27, 2025, the community demanded that the Maitland SAPS station stop

The Eastern Cape Department of Education will visit David Mama Senior Secondary School in Mdantsane on Monday following the circulation of a disturbing video showing learners physically assaulting a fellow pupil. The footage, which has gone viral on social media, captures male learners slapping and pushing a female pupil as they disembark from what appears

Metered taxi and e-hailing associations in Gauteng are taking steps to formalize the industry in an effort to protect both operators and passengers. This comes after weeks of protests over what drivers describe as exploitative working conditions and unfair competition. The South African Meter Taxi and E-hailing Association (SAMTEA) has been at the forefront of

KZNVIP Control Centre swiftly responded to a reported hijacking incident on Newcentre Drive, Newlands West, after receiving critical information via social media on the evening of 1 August 2025. According to reports, the incident occurred at approximately 7pm when the homeowner and family members were entering their property. Six unidentified males, all clad in black

Two people sustained serious injuries in a violent farm attack along Uitkyk Street in Franschhoek. Emergency services, including ER24 paramedics, rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance. According to reports, the victims suffered severe injuries during the incident. Local police have launched an investigation into the attack, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Parents in Limpopo are increasingly turning to disciplinary camps as a last resort to address rebellious behavior and substance abuse among their children. However, concerns have been raised about the safety and legality of such facilities following the death of a 29-year-old man at a similar camp. One such facility in Ga-Sekgopo village, outside Modjadjiskloof,

Business owners in and around Lebowakgomo say the shutdown of the town’s main taxi rank has severely impacted their livelihoods as a strike by the Lebowakgomo Taxi Association enters its second week. The protest stems from an ongoing dispute between the Lebowakgomo Taxi Association and the Zebediela Taxi Association over contested local routes. Both groups

The 12-day strike by FlySafair pilots has officially ended following a formal agreement between the airline’s management and labor union Solidarity, the airline confirmed today. The industrial action, which disrupted flight schedules, was resolved after negotiations led to a new four-year deal addressing pilots’ working conditions and remuneration. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the