
Wentworth car hostages freed unharmed after 4-hour standoff
Jamieson says police negotiators were successful in helping secure the release of the boy.
TUESDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2025, 22:57

Jamieson says police negotiators were successful in helping secure the release of the boy.

It’s believed that strong winds led to the structural damage and posed challenges.

Above normal rains have been predicted in the next few days, including the North West

Bekkersdal residents say the tavern is a crime hotspot in which gunshots are heard every night.

A man has been holding his wife and young child hostage in a motor vehicle.

Professor Puleng LenkaBula was reappointed for a second term late last year.

Rand Water says maintenance on water infrastructure will be completed on Sunday night.
RTMC urges motorists to ensure full road traffic compliance
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has encouraged vehicle owners to use their end of year bonuses and payouts from savings clubs or stokvels to fix their vehicles and renew vehicle licences ahead of festive season travel.
“With the festive season fast approaching many people are finalising their travel plans....

The Movement says the country’s justice system has failed to protect those who are fighting crime

Nine people were killed and 10 others were wounded in the incident which happened around 1am.
Table Mountain ready to welcome visitors this festive season
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says it is fully prepared to welcome increased visitor numbers to Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) this festive season.
Visitors can expect an enjoyable visit at TMNP’s iconic sites, strong safety measures, and enhanced firefighting and environmental protection...

Police are still at the scene of the shooting, investigating the cause of the incident.

Police are still at the scene of the shooting, investigating the cause of the incident.

Police believe the weapons were headed for another province.

Nehawu took the national department to court, seeking permanent employment for these workers.

Egypt, through its Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has led the adoption of a United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence technologies in telecommunication development, reinforcing support for developing countries in the global digital transition. The resolution was adopted during the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025, hosted by Azerbaijan, after...

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