Authorities have issued a warning for communities downstream of major dams as heavy rainfall has caused water levels to rise dramatically overnight. Continuous rain over already saturated catchments has led to rapid increases in the Vaal Dam, prompting the gradual opening of four more sluice gates throughout the day,
Three suspected gang members were arrested in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday after being found with firearms and ammunition during a police operation. The arrests took place in the Bester area of Inanda, where police, acting on intelligence, raided a house in the Mzomusha area. Inside, officers found a group of
The KwaZulu-Natal health department has denied allegations that patient deaths at Northdale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg were caused by a recent power outage. Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane addressed concerns after a protest outside the hospital, where demonstrators claimed the outage had led to fatalities. She strongly dismissed the claims and
Two people lost their lives in a head-on collision late Friday night on the R75 road between Gqeberha and Despatch. Police reported that the crash occurred around 11:20 p.m. near the Bayland intersection, involving a grey Hyundai and a silver Suzuki. The drivers, aged 62 and 52, were both
Wynberg Court shooting, accused to return to court in May The case against Brian Booysen and Wanay Farao, charged in connection with the deadly Wynberg court shooting, has been postponed to 9 May 2025. The delay will allow the accused time to secure legal representation and prepare for a potential
Buyer scammed out of R195,000 in alleged vehicle sale in Umhlanga, KZN A prospective car buyer lost R195,000 in an apparent scam on Friday, after armed men seized a vehicle he had just paid for. The victim had responded to an online advertisement for a 2023 white Ford Ranger Wildtrak,
Thousands gather for historic funeral of Pope Francis St. Peter’s Square is filled with more than 200,000 mourners today as the world bids farewell to Pope Francis. Known as “The People’s Pope,” the late pontiff is remembered for his humility, compassion, and tireless advocacy for the poor and marginalized. The
From doubt to dominance, Jose Riveiro’s glorious Orlando Pirates era When Jose Riveiro was unveiled as Orlando Pirates head coach in 2022, his appointment was met with widespread skepticism. An unfamiliar name in South African football, the Spaniard faced a barrage of criticism labeled as a plumber, inexperienced, unproven, and
A 41-year-old Mozambican national, Nelson Sambo, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in rhino poaching activities at Kruger National Park. The court heard that on December 2, 2020, Sambo and an accomplice named Gabriel illegally entered the park through the Stolznek section. Field rangers
A 33-year-old customs clearing agent from Durban has been sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding both the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and his clients of millions of rand. George Vorster pleaded guilty to 17 counts of fraud committed between February and April 2018. Acting through his
