Police say Pretorius was a person of interest in murder of Witness D
Pretorius shot himself at a petrol station in Brakpan, east of Johannesburg.
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South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO
South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO
President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government’s decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO).In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said...
Disaster management on high alert in KZN
Disaster management on high alert in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams are on high alert today following weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
“The province faces a dual threat, with a Level 5 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western and southern regions and a Level 2 Warning for the remainder of the province,” the provincial Cooperative...
SAPS warns public of vacancy scam
SAPS warns public of vacancy scam
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is urging the public not to fall victim to a jobs scam that is circulating on social media.The scam is purported to be related to SAPS vacancies in Jeffreys Bay.The fake message is mostly circulated via WhatsApp, and it contains the false name of a captain purporting to be working for the...
Du Toitskloof Pass fire contained
Du Toitskloof Pass fire contained
The fire in the Du Toitskloof Pass area has been contained, the Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape said on Sunday.“The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM) Fire Services, in partnership with CapeNature, can confirm that the fire in the Du Toitskloof Pass area has been successfully contained,” the municipality...
Stellenbosch University flags affordability as key housing challenge
This challenge is particularly for students affected by the NSFAS cap for accommodation allowances
Du Toitkloof Pass fires contained
The fire was reported on Friday on the Worcester side and later spread to the Paarl side.
Du Toitskloof Pass fires contained
The fire was reported on Friday on the Worcester side and later spread to the Paarl side.
Police open inquest into death by suicide of Wiandre Pretorius
Pretorius was implicated in the Madlanga Commission’s corruption probe.
Citizens Forum urges Ramaphosa to resign amid country’s water woes
The call comes as many areas in Gauteng battle crippling water cuts and shortages.
Man implicated at Madlanga Inquiry, Wiandre Pretorius, kills himself
41-year-old Wiandre Pretorius allegedly shot himself at a filling station in Brakpan
Five killed in Kroonstad crash
Five injured people have been transported to Boitumelo Hospital.
Man mentioned in Madlanga Inquiry believed to have committed suicide
The man was mentioned in the Inquiry in relation to corruption in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police
EC health authorities probe suspected food poisoning deaths
The Eastern Cape is investigating the deaths of two children.
Combating violent crime must be top of the agenda at SONA: Cosatu
Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation during a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament
Liquor traders warn tax hike will boost illicit alcohol
Oupa Mthombeni says tax increase may drive illegal alcohol
CPUT reaches residence capacity ahead of academic year
CPUT says it has reached its student accommodation capacity.
Cyclist David Sejobe laid to rest in Limpopo
David Sejobe was known to be a health and fitness champion.
Rand Water concerned about high water consumption in Gauteng
Rand Water says it remains concerned about high water consumption in Gauteng.
KZN disaster teams on high alert amid severe weather warning
KwaZulu-Natal Disaster Management teams have been put on high alert.
Two children die in suspected food poisoning incident in Eastern Cape
They were declared deceased upon arrival at Ceceilia Makhiwane Hospital in Mdantsane.