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A small village in Queenstown (Komani) , Eastern Cape, was engulfed in grief today as 14-year-old Likhona Fose was laid to rest. The young girl’s life was brutally cut short earlier this month when her mutilated body was discovered in Durban Deep, Roodepoort, a day after she went missing. A Life Cut Short Likhona, a […]

Volkswagen South Africa has issued a safety recall for more than 140 vehicles due to a potentially deadly airbag defect linked to faulty Takata airbags. The recall affects certain Polo and Tiguan models, but motoring experts warn that the issue may extend to more vehicles than officially reported. The Airbag Defect Explained Motoring expert Pogiso

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has pledged ongoing humanitarian support for residents of Mthatha and surrounding areas in the Eastern Cape, where devastating floods have claimed at least 86 lives. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed the death toll, with recovery teams still searching for more victims. Recovery Operations Underway Dr. Elias Sithole, head of

The National Treasury has expressed confidence that South Africa will soon be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. South Africa was placed on the FATF’s greylist in February 2023 after the global financial crime watchdog

Frustrated residents of Protea North in Soweto are demanding answers after enduring six days without electricity, with no clear explanation from authorities. The community has been protesting and seeking clarity from power utility companies Eskom and City Power, but their efforts have so far been met with silence. Residents say they were initially told the

The death toll from devastating floods in Mthatha has climbed to 86, with more bodies still being recovered from the mud-choked Mthatha Dam and surrounding areas. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed the grim figure during his visit to assess relief operations in the province. Ongoing Recovery Efforts Rescue teams, including divers, EMS personnel, and volunteers

A specialized task team deployed in Emanguzi has intensified efforts to combat cross-border crimes in northern KwaZulu-Natal, leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen vehicles. In recent weeks, intelligence-driven operations resulted in the arrest of five suspected vehicle smugglers and the recovery of 20 stolen vehicles, including 11 bakkies, seven SUVs, a minibus,

Emergency services rushed to a secondary school in Phoenix earlier today following a violent stabbing incident that left two learners critically wounded and a teacher traumatised. According to reports, KZNVIP Emergency Response Teams were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call. Upon arrival, paramedics found two students with serious stab wounds. The victims were stabilised

Port St. John’s, Eastern Cape – A high-intensity police operation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Tactical Response Teams (TRT) and Combat units has resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and military-grade equipment. The intelligence-driven raids, conducted between 12 and 13 June 2025, targeted properties linked to

A 39-year-old foreign national appeared before the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 13 June 2025, facing charges of perjury, contravention of the Immigration Act, and theft of diesel. His case was postponed to 19 June 2025 for further investigation and a bail application. The suspect was arrested on 12 June 2025 after it was