Category: NEWS
Gauteng TB Caucus raises alarm over preventable diseases
As South Africa marks World Pneumonia Day, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Tuberculosis (GPL) TB Caucus has raised concern over the continued loss of lives to preventable respiratory diseases. Despite TB and
Read MoreGauteng heatwave alert remains in effect as temperatures reach 34°C
The South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) heatwave alert for Gauteng remains in effect on Thursday after coming into force on Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius in
Read MoreHeatwave safety warning issued to Gauteng residents
The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) says it will remain on high alert following warnings of a mid-week heatwave in Gauteng on Wednesday and Thursday. The South African
Read MoreEskom’s Koeberg Unit 2 passes critical safety test
Eskom says Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 has passed rigorous international standards for safe ongoing operation. The power utility says the unit has completed the Integrated Leak Rate Test
Read MoreRamaphosa approves salary hikes for public office bearers
President Cyril Ramaphosa has increased the salaries of public office bearers by between 3.5% and 4% in different categories. The increases for the 2026/27 financial year are effective from 1
Read MoreCalls for disciplinary action as viral video exposes contraband
Correctional Services is taking disciplinary action against inmates implicated in a viral video showing them dancing and playing music inside Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. An urgent search operation
Read MoreShebe Maburna rejects claims he paid officials to drop assault cases
Lekompo musician Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has refuted claims that he bribed court officials and investigating officers for previous assault cases against him to be withdrawn. Shebe Maburna says the
Read MoreHome Affairs to extend operating hours ahead of local elections
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that it will temporarily extend its operating hours ahead of next week’s local government elections to assist citizens. From 2 to 4 November,
Read More510 soldiers deployed to KwaZulu-Natal to support police
Five hundred and 10 soldiers have been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to support police operations. Earlier this month, violent protests and looting were reported in parts of KZN and Gauteng
Read MoreVehicle seen on CCTV footage detailed at AKA murder trial
CCTV footage in the murder trial of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane has taken centre stage in the Durban High Court. The court heard that
Read More