# Animal welfare organisation Blood Lions has expressed deep concern after another lion escaped while being transported by road. The animal was being transported from the Free State to Nietverdiend in Ramotshere Moiloa Municipality. Authorities in North West have confirmed that a lion has been safely captured. The group’s Stephanie Klarmann says the incident exposes […]
# Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health is expected to receive crucial briefings from the South African Revenue Service and the South African Police Service today on strategies to combat the illicit cigarette trade. The discussions aim to strengthen enforcement measures against the growing illegal tobacco market. Additionally, the Parliamentary Legal Advisor will present a legal […]
# Eight Milnerton High School learners have been suspended following a bullying incident that took place last week. The Western Cape Education Department says the decision ensures a fair disciplinary process and prioritises learner safety. Counselling and psychosocial support are being provided. Spokesperson Bronagh Hammond has urged the public not to share the video of […]
# Grootvadersbosch Conservancy near Heidelberg in the Western Cape has won international recognition at the 2025 Reverse the Red Accelerator Awards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for its efforts to save the endangered Tradouw redfin. Found only in the Huis River, the tiny freshwater fish faces threats from invasive species and drought. The conservancy’s […]
# Six men accused of murdering Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs are appearing in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng today. The 24-year-old was shot dead during a hijacking at a Roodepoort petrol station in April last year. The six are facing charges of murder, aggravated robbery, and the illegal possession of firearms. Police […]
# The DA has expressed outrage over reports that 130 naval recruits at SAS Saldanha Training Base are facing starvation and poor accommodation. DA’s Nicholas Gotsell says this exposes deep systemic failures in defence leadership. The recruits have allegedly survived on minimal rations for months amid construction delays at Simon’s Town Naval Base. He says […]
# Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has defended his decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team, saying it did not undermine National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s authority. Appearing before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Mchunu clarified that the unit was established through a political directive from president Cyril Ramaphosa rather than standard SAPS procedures. He maintained […]
# ActionSA will launch the ‘Mashaba Legacy Tour’ today showcasing service delivery successes achieved during Herman Mashaba’s tenure as Johannesburg mayor. The inaugural event will focus on the inner-city rejuvenation project, highlighting effective and ethical leadership. ActionSA aims to remind residents that Johannesburg has a history of progress under proven leadership, emphasising that citizens do […]
# Police in Sophiatown are investigating a gang-related shooting in Westbury where six teenagers were shot. Two victims were declared dead on arrival at hospital, while four others, aged between 14 and 19, are receiving medical treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that three suspects from a rival gang opened fire on the group. The Provincial Anti-Gang […]
