# Government has strongly condemned the deadly anti-immigration violence that erupted in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape over the weekend. A South African and two Mozambicans were killed in violent protests against foreign nationals in the Asla Park informal settlement of KwaNonqaba. The violence led to about 55 shacks being set alight. Five suspects […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority says it plans to re-enrol the fraud case of former acting CEO of the Johannesburg Social Housing Company, Themba Mathibe. This comes after the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court struck the case off the roll on Tuesday. The case relates to the discovery of 321-thousand-rand at Mathibe’s residence during a search-and-seizure operation linked to […]
# Skole in die Eden- en Sentraal-Karoo-distrikte van die Wes-Kaap sal vandag en môre gesluit wees. Dit is weens die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens wat ‘n oranje vlak 8-waarskuwing uitgereik het vir swaar reënval en moontlike wydverspreide oorstromings vir dele van die Wes- en Oos-Kaap. Die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir Onderwys, David Maynier, sê alle ander skole in […]
# Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo districts of the Western Cape will be closed today and tomorrow. This is due to the South African Weather Service issuing a Level 8 Orange warning for heavy rainfall and potential widespread flooding for parts of the Western and Eastern Cape. Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier, […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Hawks warrant officer Karl Sander has told the Madlanga Commission there is a culture of targeting and victimising whistleblowers within the provincial Hawks unit. Sander said he was moved to desk duty in 2024 after unproven corruption allegations surfaced against him. He questioned why another Hawks officer facing extortion charges remained in a […]
# Hundreds of foreign nationals have been displaced following a wave of anti-immigrant protests across parts of the Western Cape, including Kleinmond, Gansbaai and Mossel Bay. According to News24, migrants, mainly from Malawi and Mozambique, fled their homes and sought shelter in community halls, while others are hiding in nearby areas. In Mossel Bay, several […]
# The DA in Gauteng says learners and teachers at Randfontein Secondary and Toekomsrus Primary in the West Rand are still being exposed to unsafe asbestos school buildings that pose serious health risks. The party claims despite government promises and millions spent on upgrades, dangerous conditions remain, including damaged structures, incomplete repairs and overcrowding. The […]
# The City of Cape Town Health Department says nicotine use among young people is rising, with more learners using tobacco and e-cigarettes. Many high school learners already use tobacco products, with some showing signs of addiction. The department urges young people to make informed choices and avoid starting smoking. Mayoral committee member for Community […]
# Adjudant-offisier Karl Sander van die Valke in KwaZulu-Natal het voor die Madlanga-kommissie getuig daar bestaan ‘n kultuur binne die provinsiale Valke-eenheid waar verklikkers geteiken en geviktimiseer word. Sander sê hy is in 2024 verskuif na kantoordiens nadat onbewese korrupsiebewerings teen hom na vore gekom het. Hy het gevra waarom ‘n ander Valke-offisier wat van […]
