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Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Venterstad, including the Stock Theft Unit, successfully apprehended three suspects in possession of suspected stolen meat following a tip-off. The operation took place on 24 July 2025 at 15:30 in the Lyceumville locality. Acting on credible information, police proceeded to a residence on Stagler Street, where they discovered a sheep […]

Koster, North West – A bitter dispute has erupted between the Bring Back K5 Veterans Organisation and the North West Provincial Health Department over the delayed upgrades to the struggling Koster District Hospital. Frustrated community members accuse the department of failing to honor its commitment to refurbish the dilapidated facility after multiple meetings with officials. Meanwhile,

A week after the Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport confirmed the appointment of a contractor to repair the R708 between Marquard and Clocolan (Hlohlolwane), residents say no work has begun—leaving the road in a worsening state. The R708, a critical 30-kilometer stretch used by trucks, taxis, farmers, and local businesses, has

Frustrated residents of Zibonele informal settlement have accused the Buffalo City Metro Municipality of failing to provide electricity, forcing them to rely on dangerous illegal connections for power. For over a decade, the community has lived without formal electricity, despite promises from authorities. Residents admit to illegally tapping into the grid for years, but blame

Kenny Kunene, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport in the City of Johannesburg, has resigned with immediate effect following allegations linking him to an alleged member of a murder syndicate. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of Council, Kunene announced his resignation as both MMC and a Patriotic Alliance (PA) councillor.

The family of 12-year-old Michelle Ambraal, who was raped and murdered in Bethelsdorp last week, is struggling to come to terms with the horrific crime that has sent shockwaves through their community. Michelle’s lifeless body was discovered just meters from her home in a dense, shrubby area—a spot locals say they had long warned authorities

Emalahleni Municipality Chief Whip, Councillor Xoliseka Lali, was found murdered in his home in Komani earlier this week. The shocking discovery was made in the early hours of the morning after he failed to report to work. Lali, a dedicated member of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Chris Hani region, was described by

Western Cape police conducted a targeted operation in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay on Friday afternoon, acting on emerging information in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith. Despite the sentencing of three individuals—including the child’s mother—in May 2025 for kidnapping and human trafficking, Joshlin’s whereabouts remain unknown. The South

Frustrated by constant water and electricity shortages, residents of Standerton are set to march to the Lekwa Local Municipality offices today to demand urgent service delivery improvements. The protest comes after repeated complaints from the community, who say unreliable utilities have severely impacted daily life, including schools and clinics. Despite engagements with municipal officials, residents

A thorough investigation by Detective Constable Rosy Senye of the Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit has led to the conviction and sentencing of 24-year-old John Swarts to 15 years’ direct imprisonment for rape. The Barkly West Regional Court handed down the sentence in connection with an attack that took place