SAPS probe the death of a six-year-old girl found in a pit toilet
Police says a massive search was launched after the girl’s mother noticed that she had disappeared.
South Africa
Humansdorp childminder to appear in court on neglect, assault charges
The childminder was arrested after a toddler was found wounded in Jeffreys Bay on New Year’s Day.
Five linked to Bekkersdal mass killing back in court
The mass shooting at KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal claimed the lives of ten people.
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Health Department alarmed by spike in teenagers giving birth
More than one-thousand-600 babies were delivered across South Africa’s public health facilities
Mpumalanga Premier praises law enforcement
About 143 people have been killed on the province’s roads since the start of December to January
BMA arrests two crossing illegally at Beitbridge Border Post
BMA officers used drones to trace the two individuals
Cop, teachers among 34 arrested for drunk driving: KZN Transport
The department’s spokesperson Ndabe Sibiya says no one is above the law
Two Limpopo men to appear in court for rape of 14-year-old
It is alleged that on December 29, the girl went to a neighbour’s house to charge cellphones
SA behind Bafana Bafana ahead of their AFCON clash with Cameroon
Bafana Bafana are playing against Cameroon in the AFCON tournament.
BMA records traffic volumes as holiday makers return
BMA says that it has intercepted more than 540 travellers across various ports of entry in Limpopo.
Two inquest dockets opened after couple found dead in Sharpeville
Police have opened two inquest dockets after the discovery of two bodies in Sharpeville.
Traffic surge on N4 as holidaymakers travel back to Gauteng
There will be a number of road safety operations along the N4.
Civil Society calls for action over water contamination fears in GP
Johannesburg Water has launched precautionary water quality testing in response.
Arnolds highlights inequality after fatal building collapse
Margaret Arnolds was among those who paid respects to three members of the Xaba family in Soweto.
NSRI continues search operations for the missing along coastline
NSRI cautions bathers during this current springtide phase.
Two killed, several injured after lightning strike in Moretele
The Mphebatho Troop Festival is hosted annually in Moretele.
Gauteng police alarmed by illicit alcohol trade
Gauteng police are concerned about illegal alcohol sold at outlets in the province.
32 taxis impounded in Eastern Cape during traffic operation
The Chief Traffic Officer in the municipality, says the operations will be conducted regularly
High traffic volumes expected to continue on N3
The N3 Toll Concession has urged motorists to exercise caution.
Heavy rains force closure of several roads in Mpumalanga
The province has experienced heavy rainfall from New Year’s Eve