THURSDAY, 25 DECEMBER 2025, 08:55
Young people urged to steer clear of drugs and alcohol abuse
As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young people to avoid alcohol and substance abuse.The department warns that while this period is often one of “celebration, rest and social connection,” it also gives rise to troubling and...
The visit will include walkabouts at malls and other identified spots in the eThekwini District.
POPCRU calls on govt to properly resource investigative and intelligence units to deal with crime.
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed in the Johannesburg CBD last week.
Two people questioned in DJ Warras case have been arrested and charged with murder, police say.
As Lenkabula starts a second term in 2026, Save Unisa alleges staff purges and misuse of funds.
Police raided a Wepener farm, arresting two men and seizing dagga worth R780 000 during operation.
The festive season preliminary report shows a decline in fatalities.
Gauteng records 137 deaths from 124 road crashes, prompting safety push.
Gunmen stormed a Saulsville shebeen, killing 12 people and injuring 13 in a deadly mass shooting.
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was shot and killed at a hijacked building in Johannesburg last week.
Visitors flock to Durban as city experiences bumper festive season
The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors to the city contributing an economic boom of some R6 billion to the city’s coffers.
This according to Municipal Mayor Cyril Xaba, who briefed the media on Monday.
“From December 1 to date, we have received 490 152 visitors. Hotel...
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The case has been postponed to the 26th of March 2026 for further investigations.
GBV command centre ready to serve 24/7
The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) has reiterated its commitment to remaining open for 24 hours a day and seven days a week during this festive season.
The centre provides free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).
“The GBVCC offers...
Owner of the kwaNoxolo Tavern in Bekkersdal says she fears for her life following mass shooting
Deputy Ministers visit Brits water treatment works
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo and Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, are conducting an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West.
The Brits Water Treatment Works is a critical infrastructure project of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) aimed at strengthening...