A 40-year-old security supervisor from Eskom Tutuka Power Station was arrested on March 5, 2025, for his alleged involvement in the theft of copper cables. His arrest brings the total number of accused to eight. Seven others, including Eskom’s principal inspector Refilwe Motloung and her family members, were arrested in
South Africa’s Dylan Naidoo secured victory at the 2025 Investec South African Open Championship, becoming the first South African player of colour to win the prestigious tournament. The championship, held at the historic Durban Country Club, was contested over three rounds instead of the traditional four due to adverse weather
In a swift and coordinated effort, officers from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), South African Police Service (SAPS), and private security successfully arrested five suspects involved in a robbery in Orange Grove this morning. At around 06h45, a distressed man approached officers while refueling at a BP filling station
On 02/03/2025, in Kroondal, North West, SAPS officers arrested a Zimbabwean national shortly after he hijacked a white Toyota Dyna truck from a second-hand car dealership. The truck was tracked heading towards Rustenburg and then Magaliesburg, with the dealership owner and local farmers assisting in the pursuit. The truck was
In a significant ruling, a 63-year-old grandfather in Cape Town, was sentenced to life imprisonment for r*ping his 13-year-old granddaughter in 2018. The court also handed down an additional 10-year sentence for attempted r*pe, ensuring the perpetrator remains behind bars for the rest of his life. The case, marked by
Torrential rains have unleashed widespread flooding across KwaZulu-Natal, claiming lives, displacing hundreds, and causing severe damage to infrastructure. The South Coast has been particularly hard-hit, with emergency teams battling rising water levels and treacherous conditions. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 2 severe weather warning, cautioning
In the aftermath of a heated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Americans have demonstrated robust support for Ukraine, notably in Times Square. In the aftermath of a heated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Americans have demonstrated robust support
According to Sunday World, Limpopo Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya is facing a lawsuit following an incident in which a learner fractured her right arm during an unsupervised netball practice on a dangerous school playground. The pupil, supported by her legal team, is seeking R2.2 million in damages. In a ruling
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) rushed to a bush in Verulam, a town north of Durban, after receiving reports of a baby crying and presumed abandoned. The distress call, originating near Ireland Street in the Verulam CBD, suggested a child had been left alone, prompting an immediate response from the
Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane slams government over heavy desks carried by learners in Eastern Cape schools Mmusi Maimane, leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), has strongly criticized the government following reports that learners in the Eastern Cape are being forced to carry excessively heavy desks that double as school
