Over 60 scholar transport vehicles impounded in Lenasia operation
Two drivers have also been arrested for overloading.
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Call for scholar transport drivers to acquire qualifications
Call for scholar transport drivers to acquire qualifications
In an effort to address the challenge of drivers transporting schoolchildren being involved in fatal traffic accidents, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has advocated for strengthening legislation to guarantee that scholar transport drivers are certified in advanced and defensive driving.
Addressing members of the media...
LIVE | Vanderbijlpark scholar transport driver appears in court
The driver involved in the Vanderbijlpark crash is appearing in court.
LIVE: Minister Manamela briefs media on plans of the PSET Sector
The Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela is briefing the media
Tight security at Vanderbijlpark Court ahead of driver’s appearance
The driver is facing 14 charges of culpable homicide and reckless, negligent driving.
Jeffsville residents demand action after 5 killed in shooting spree
Police suspect extortion as the cause of the fatal shooting.
LIVE | Forestry Minister briefing on floods
Kruger National Park has been affects by floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Dam safety engineers dispatched to assess Senteeko Dam amid failure risk
Dam safety engineers dispatched to assess Senteeko Dam amid failure risk
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has dispatched a team of dam safety engineers to assess and closely monitor Senteeko Dam near Barberton in Mpumalanga, within the City of Mbombela Local Municipality, following reports that the dam is at risk of failure.
The intervention follows notification received...
Driver arrested after overloading minibus with learners, no permit
The man, who was transporting learners to school, was found to be carrying more than 20 scholars
Crocodile Bridge Gate reopens for day visitors
Crocodile Bridge Gate reopens for day visitors
As severe weather conditions have eased down across parts of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, including areas in the Kruger National Park (KNP), the Crocodile Bridge Gate will re-open for day visitors from today.
“Visitors are advised that the situation, however, remains dynamic. A dam wall outside the park has been reported to...
News24 | Multiple flare-ups hamper Franschhoek firefighting efforts
Multiple flare-ups have occurred of the fire raging in Franschhoek since Sunday, causing several fire lines to spread rapidly up the mountain slopes.
Keurbooms–Soetkraal fire contained
Keurbooms–Soetkraal fire contained
The Keurbooms–Soetkraal fire, which affected parts of the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park, has been successfully contained.
The fire burned an estimated 22 500 hectares in total.
“Following continuous monitoring and coordinated suppression efforts, the fire is now fully under control, with no further spread anticipated....
Death toll in Vanderbijlpark horror crash rises to 14
The 22-year-old scholar transport driver is facing 12 counts of culpable homicide.
Cape Town firefighters contain blaze at Strand industrial premises
The fire in Strand foam, Strand broke out on Wednesday afternoon.
Defence witness Zungu to return to stand in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Defence witness Sfiso Zungu set to continue to testify at the Senzo Meyiwa trial in the High Court
Suspect set to appear in court over Nyanga Christmas Day shooting
Four people were killed when two armed men entered a room, opened fire on them and fled the scene.
President Ramaphosa appoints Deputy Public Protector
President Ramaphosa appoints Deputy Public Protector
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as the Deputy Public Protector of the Republic of South Africa for a term of seven years, effective from 1 February 2026.
In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said the appointment was made in terms of section 2A(1) of the Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act No....
Sporong residents decry unhygienic conditions in Randfontein shelter
Sporong residents say they are living under unhygienic conditions at a local community hall
Mkhwanazi to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee
Julius Mkhwanazi is expected to appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.
Driver in deadly Vanderbijlpark crash to appear in court
The 22-year-old faces 12 counts of culpable homicide, and reckless and negligent driving.
Defence witness Zungu denies making statement tying accused to Meyiwa murder
When State prosecutor George Baloyi took him through that statement, Gwabini denied everything.