# 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 […]
# Cricket: Some teams will test the pink ball in day-Tests after the International Cricket council’s executive board approved trialling the idea in order to minimise lost time due to bad light. Pink balls are already used in day-night Tests, while red balls are not easily visible in fading light. White balls, used in T20s […]
# 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 […]
# Soccer: The National Gambling Board warns South Africans to be on high alert for illegal gambling platforms and fake betting apps during the World Cup. The board says criminal syndicates often take advantage of increased betting activity during major sporting events by using fraudulent mobile apps, phishing links and misleading social media advertisements to […]
# SAPS undercover lieutenant-colonel Justice Jabulani Duma has told the Madlanga Commission that there is no signed document setting out a formal procedure for stopping containers during law enforcement operations. Duma said officers rely on established operational practices when acting on intelligence. Duma explained that investigators must liaise with depot operators to arrange inspections. He […]
# Rugby: Former Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber says he is uncertain over his future at Leinster in Ireland, despite having a year left on his contract. His team plays the Stormers in the semifinal of the United Rugby Championship this weekend after losing to Bordeaux in the Champions Cup title decider. This was their second […]
