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A shocking shooting incident claimed the lives of a woman and her son in the Hillary area on Wednesday evening, leaving the community in shock. Emergency services responded to multiple calls at approximately 7:45 PM, reporting a shooting on Sarnia Road near Stella Road. Upon arrival, ALS Paramedics found South African Police Service (SAPS) officers already on the scene. Inside a […]

The Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House has confirmed that it is in contact with the grieving families of three young students who tragically lost their lives in a light aircraft crash. The devastating incident occurred during Youth Month, a time meant to celebrate the potential and achievements of young people. Instead, the province mourns the loss

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Vala Umgodi team in Limpopo has made a significant breakthrough in combating illegal mining following a targeted operation in the Mavalani village area. Acting on intelligence reports, police swiftly moved to disrupt unlawful mining activities along the Mavalani River (Nsami) on Wednesday, 10 June 2025. At approximately 16:00, officers

Mahikeng, North West – ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has declared that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s successor must not be a “pensioner,” advocating for a generational shift in South Africa’s political leadership. Speaking at the league’s President Jazz Hour event in Mahikeng, Malatji criticized the exclusion of young people from key government positions, insisting that the youth must

Health experts and representatives from G20 nations are gathered in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, for the fourth G20 Health Working Group meeting, focusing on strengthening global preparedness for future pandemics. Key discussions revolve around ensuring that low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are better equipped to handle potential outbreaks, learning from the challenges faced during the COVID-19

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has released its May 2025 Business Confidence Index (BCI), showing a modest 0.9-point increase from April, bringing the index to 115.8. Year-on-year, confidence has improved by eight points, reflecting cautious optimism in some sectors despite persistent economic challenges. Key Drivers of Confidence The uptick was largely

Frustrated residents of Meadowlands in Soweto took to the streets on Monday, blocking the intersection of Odendaal and Vincent Streets with burning tires and rocks in protest over persistent service delivery failures. The community claims they have endured months of inconsistent electricity supply, with Eskom failing to address their grievances. A local representative from the

Middleburg, Mpumalanga – The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality has announced the closure of its largest cemetery, Fontein Cemetery, effective 1 July 2025, after reaching full capacity. This marks the fourth cemetery in the area to shut down due to a lack of burial space. Limited Burials Allowed, Alternatives Offered Municipal officials confirmed that the cemetery will only remain open for families who

A Pakistani spaza shop owner has been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, whose mutilated body was found in an open field near her home after she went missing. The suspect is alleged to have ordered the teenager’s murder, according to authorities. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of Mduduzi

Members of Parliament’s portfolio committee have accused the South African Police Service (SAPS) of failing to act swiftly in the case of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, who was found dead last month at his home in Fleurhof, on Johannesburg’s West Rand. The boy went missing before his body was discovered on the staircase of Swazi’s Place,