# The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety has confirmed that six people have now died following yesterday’s head-on collision on the M4 toll road. The latest fatality was a crash victim who succumbed to injuries in hospital. The accident, involving an SUV and a bakkie, caused hours-long road closures, leaving motorists stranded. Authorities are urging […]
# Aware.org has called for increased road vigilance as South Africans travel over the Easter weekend. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, the CEO of Aware.org, Mokebe Thulo, highlighted that most holiday accidents are preventable, often caused by speeding, fatigue, and drunk driving. She urged motorists to make responsible choices, avoid drinking and driving, and shift harmful […]
# The Gauteng Health Department has activated a full emergency response as Easter weekend rainfall raises flood risks. Emergency Medical Services director, Reuben Ruiters, says slippery roads and localised flooding have prompted the deployment of rescue boats and ambulances to high-risk areas. He urges residents to avoid flooded zones, avoid low lying bridges and to […]
# Walter Sisulu University registrar Lulamile Ntonzima has welcomed the arrest of a 54-year-old suspect linked to the fatal shooting of student Sisonke Mbolekwa. The suspect, believed to be a residence manager, surrendered to police yesterday and faces charges of murder and attempted murder. The shooting occurred during a student protest over residence conditions. Ntonzima […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile welcomed vice-chairman of China’s top political advisory body, Gao Yunlong, at O.R. Tambo Residence in Pretoria. Their meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in health, energy, and the automotive sectors. Mashatile emphasised diversifying trade and reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to ongoing high-level engagement with China. They also discussed the upcoming G20 […]
# Eastern Cape police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting at Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha campus. The suspect, reportedly a residence manager, surrendered to authorities yesterday. He faces charges of murder and attempted murder following the death of a 24-year-old third-year student, Sisonke Mbolekwa, during a protest over residence conditions. […]
# The DA in the Western Cape has called on residents to stand together against gender-based violence this Easter. The DA’s Wendy Kaizer-Philander says holidays often see a spike in abuse cases, with over eight-thousand-700 domestic violence incidents reported in the province from October to December last year. She urges communities to remain alert, speak […]
# New data from TransUnion Africa’s 2025 Consumer Pulse study between January and March shows 31-percent of South Africans now check their credit reports monthly. TransUnion’s Fatgie Adams, told SABC News that over half aim to boost their credit scores, signaling growing financial awareness. However, only 34-percent use reports for fraud prevention despite rising scam […]
# Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Santaco Western Cape provincial executive committee member, Mongi Titi, which happened at the Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town on Wednesday. The taxi organisation has condemned the assassination, urging anyone with information to assist police. No arrests have been made and the motive is still unknown. Santaco […]
