Update: One person killed in Verulam temple collapse
The temple was fully functional and that another structure was being constructed on top of it.
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Two killed in Verulam temple collapse
The temple was fully functional and that another structure was being constructed on top of it.
TNPA, WASAA SOC Ltd agreement signed and sealed to operate LPG terminal at Durban’s port
TNPA, WASAA SOC Ltd agreement signed and sealed to operate LPG terminal at Durban’s port
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with WASAA CEF SOC Ltd to develop and operate a new liquefied petroleum gas terminal at the Port of Durban’s Island View Precinct.
With an investment value of approximately R1.4 billion, the execution...
Commercial close of critical Limpopo water project reached
Commercial close of critical Limpopo water project reached
Government has taken a pivotal step towards transforming water security in Limpopo with the commercial close of the first phase of the massive Olifants Management Model (OMM) programme.
The Badirammogo Water User Association (BWUA), a unique 50:50 public-private partnership representing both government and commercial...
HPCSA to announce new President and Vice-President
HPCSA to announce new President and Vice-President
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is set to announce its new President and Vice-President for the 2025–2030 term. This announcement will take place during the inaugural meeting of the newly constituted Council on Friday evening in Sandton, Johannesburg. According to Section 7 of the Health Professions Act...
Law enforcement intensifies operations for festive season
Law enforcement intensifies operations for festive season
At least 800 National Road Traffic Law-Enforcement Officers, supported by various other law enforcement agencies, will be deployed throughout the festive season to monitor compliance with traffic regulations and maintain safety.
“We began the law enforcement operations in November at an intensified pace. It’s been a...
Four-storey temple collapses in Verulam, fears of people trapped
Several people are feared trapped under concrete after a four-storey temple collapsed in Verulam
KZN expects high traffic volumes on N3 as festive season approaches
Traffic volumes on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal are expected to be higher than usual from this weekend
Midvaal municipality cracks down on shop selling expired food, drugs
Expired food products sold to customers, people living and sleeping inside business premises.
Motorists urged to drive with caution in Mpumalanga due to rainfall
Mpumalanga’s Security Liaison Department urges motorists to drive with caution due to rainfall
Aged 21, Stellenbosch graduate becomes one of SA’s youngest doctors
Obagbuwa says despite facing adversities, he stayed focused to finish his studies at the age of 21.
Motsoaledi advocates for universal health coverage
Motsoaledi advocates for universal health coverage
In an address marking Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2025, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has examined South Africa’s healthcare system, challenging the current model of healthcare financing and advocating for transformative change.
“We are sick of unaffordable health costs,” Motsoaledi said in Pretoria on Friday,...
Gqeberha High Court dismissed NPA’s acquittal appeal against Omotoso
The state contends Judge Schoeman erred in law when she found Omotoso and his co-accused not guilty.
Hillary Gardee murder trial set to start in April 2026
Nkune appeared in the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court sitting for a pre-trial hearing.
BMA issues penalty to Ethopian Airlines – a R15k fine per traveller
Border Management Authority say it will issue a fine of R15 000 per traveller to Ethiopian Airlines
Two killed, three wounded in Cape Flats shooting
Police say the victims were shot inside a house last night in Nyanga on the Cape Flats.
Service delivery drive to launch in North West’s Moses Kotane Municipality
Service delivery drive to launch in North West’s Moses Kotane Municipality
The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) will launch the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality on Monday.The programme which is also known as Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded, will be launched at Uitkyk village near Madikwe on 15 December 2025.According to the NWPG, this...
Steenhuisen pays tribute to wine industry’s Achim von Arnim
Steenhuisen pays tribute to wine industry’s Achim von Arnim
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has honoured South African-born, Achim von Arnim, a pioneer of Cap Classique and founder of Haute Cabrière.
The Minister described Von Arnim, who passed away on Monday at the age of 80, as someone who did far more than craft exceptional wines but shifted the trajectory of an entire...
Gqeberha High Court to rule on Omotoso, co-accused acquittal
In July, Schoeman refused the NPA’s application to give reasons for acquitting Omotoso.
Accused in Hillary Gardee murder in court for pre-trial hearing
Gardee’s body was found in a plantation just a few days after being reported missing.
Adv Batohi set further testimony at the Nkabinde Enquiry
NDPP Advocate Shamila Batohi set to return to the witness stand at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria