Separate drowning incidents in Bekkersdal and Kliptown leave communities in shock as police open inquest dockets WESTONARIA / SOWETO – Two men have been found dead in separate drowning incidents in Bekkersdal and Kliptown this week, with police recovering bodies from a stormwater system and a dam in two separate operations. On Tuesday, August 25,…
Health and safety compliance delays summer swimming season by one month The City of Johannesburg has postponed the official opening of its public swimming pools from 1 September to 1 October 2026, citing the need to ensure all facilities meet required health, safety and operational standards before opening to the public. The decision means residents…
Motorists face punishing increases as geopolitical tensions drive oil prices higher South African motorists are in for another painful trip to the pumps from Wednesday, 2 September 2026, after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed steep fuel price increases across the board. Both grades of petrol – 93 and 95 unleaded – will…
National Intervention Unit shoots wanted suspect after he pointed AK-47 at officers A notorious alleged illegal mining kingpin was shot and killed on Sunday by the National Intervention Unit during an intelligence-driven operation at a residence in Carletonville, Gauteng. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that members of the elite unit traced the suspect to…
The Greater Protea Glen Transport Master Plan has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) National Awards Project Awards, recognising its significant contribution to the country’s built environment. The comprehensive plan, commissioned by the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department and implemented through the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA),…
A mass memorial Service was held yesterday for isiphingo road accident which claimed 11 lives last week
Eleven lives claimed in multi- vehicle crash at South Durban
Two pupils escape unharmed at Vosloorus as scholar transport vehicle catches fire. Picture Credits @Google
VANDERBIJLPARK accident update that claimed the lives of 12 scholars
In a surprising turn of events, Andy Mothibi was appointed as the New National Director of Public Prosecutions in South Africa. Picture Credits @Google
