CT harsh weather conditions leave woman injured, roads flooded
A second cold front has made landfall in parts of the Western Cape, bringing with it more heavy rain
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Bail ruling due for pastor accused of raping two minors in Limpopo
The pastor allegedly raped two 15-year-old girls during prayer services at his home.
New witness set to testify for Ntanzi in Meyiwa trial on Monday
Five men, including Ntanzi, are on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in Vosloorus in 2014.
Concern raised on challenges at Pretoria West police station
Concern raised on challenges at Pretoria West police station
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns over infrastructure and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) challenges at the Pretoria West police station.
This following an oversight visit to the station by the committee last week.
“[The] committee uncovered...
SAWS Advises on intense cold fronts bringing cold, wet and windy conditions
SAWS Advises on intense cold fronts bringing cold, wet and windy conditions
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says that very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected over the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the western interior of the Western Cape, as well as the Chris Hani and Joe Gqabi district municipalities of the Eastern Cape, until...
Govt intensifies response to severe weather conditions
The South Africa Weather Service predicts high rainfall, strong winds, rough seas and storm surges
Six men accused in Lusikisiki massacre trial back in court
Court to hear Bonga Hintsa’s statement on murder of ANC politician Mncedisi Gijana.
Two police officers, civilian due in Kempton Park court
The suspects were nabbed over the alleged illicit dealing of precious metals.
Saul welcomes national disaster classification for severe weather
85 villages have been affected, 26 bridges damaged, 26 schools affected, disrupting lessons.
Recent severe weather events classified as national disaster
SAWS issued a weather advisory for cold, wet and windy conditions.
Madlanga Commission hearings to focus on drug seizures
Madlanga Commission hearings to focus on drug seizures
The Madlanga Commission’s hearings in the week ahead will continue to focus on drug seizures by South African law enforcement agencies, as well as the handling and theft or disappearance of narcotic substances in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.“This is a continuation of the testimony of several witnesses last week, including the...
Suspected kidnapper killed in a shootout with police in KZN
The kidnapped man was released the following day after a R90.000 ransom was paid
Moms celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Johannesburg Zoo
Moms and grandmothers were treated to an intimate session of music performances
Over 200 families left stranded following Eastern Cape floods
The organisation says roads and bridges leading into the remote region are impassable.
Men’s mental health crisis a silent national emergency: Chikunga
Men suffer in silence due to stigma while limited access to mental health services has worsened.
Pietermaritzburg court sentences man to life for killing girlfriend
Zuma’s friend was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for restraining Mkhize during the attack
Lobishe warns residents to save water to avoid future drought crisis
The recent rainfall that hit parts of the EC has brought needed relief to drought stricken areas
Severe weather warning issued ahead of second cold front in W. Cape
Search and rescue teams have been pre-positioned and Eskom rapid response units remain on standby.
City Power appeals for information after guard killed in Denver
Security officer Thalasizwe Gasa was shot and killed by unknown suspects while on duty
Cameroon’s BleagLee Wins $1 Million Milken-Motsepe Prize for AI-Powered Waste Recycling Innovation
Cameroon-based AI-powered waste recycling company BleagLee has been named the $1 million grand prize winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing, the Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation announced at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles. BleagLee uses patented AI software to detect and collect waste across communities, processing plastic, agricultural and […]
Strathmore Global Institute Tanzania Signs Partnership With Africa Research Institute for AI on Leadership Development
Strathmore Global Institute Tanzania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Africa Research Institute for AI to connect AI research with executive leadership development across the region. The agreement was signed earlier this month and marks the start of a collaboration designed to give Tanzanian professionals and organizations access to AI-informed training and innovation-led […]