Eleven Injured in Fiery Crash on Otto Volek Road
January 20, 2025

Eleven Injured in Fiery Crash on Otto Volek Road

Eleven people were injured in a severe collision on Otto Volek Road near the M19 on Saturday afternoon just before 4 PM. The crash, involving two vehicles, resulted in one bursting into flames at the intersection.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Provincial Road Fatality Statistics Released for 2024/25 Festive Season
January 20, 2025

Provincial Road Fatality Statistics Released for 2024/25 Festive Season

The latest 2024/25 Festive Season Road Safety Report has revealed the number of fatalities recorded across South Africa’s provinces during the holiday period. KwaZulu-Natal reported the highest number of deaths, while the Northern Cape recorded the lowest.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Bus Driver Shot Dead in Phoenix as Police Investigate Motive
January 20, 2025

Bus Driver Shot Dead in Phoenix as Police Investigate Motive

A 33-year-old bus driver was tragically shot and killed in Westham, Phoenix, on Monday morning. According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the shooting occurred around 5:30 a.m., prompting a swift response from security officers.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Govender Brothers' Bail Hearing Continues Amid Shocking Revelations in Shailen Singh Murder Case
January 20, 2025

Govender Brothers' Bail Hearing Continues Amid Shocking Revelations in Shailen Singh Murder Case

The high-profile murder case of Shailen Singh has taken a dramatic turn, with explosive revelations and growing public attention. Ferrel and Darren Govender, the brothers accused of murdering Singh, appeared in court on January 12 for their ongoing bail application. The case has sparked protests, fuelled allegations of a love triangle, and revealed troubling details about the motive behind the crime.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Biden Visits South Carolina on Final Day as President, Urges Hope and Unity
January 20, 2025

Biden Visits South Carolina on Final Day as President, Urges Hope and Unity

On his last full day in office, U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to South Carolina, where he attended services at a historically Black church to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Addressing the congregation, Biden urged Americans to "keep the faith in a better day to come" and reaffirmed his commitment to racial progress.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Child Pornography Suspect in Court After Massive International Bust
January 20, 2025

Child Pornography Suspect in Court After Massive International Bust

A 35-year-old man is set to appear in the Randburg Magistrate's Court today after being arrested in Midrand with over 10 million images and videos of child pornography. His arrest followed intelligence shared by international law enforcement agencies with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Investigations revealed that the suspect had been hosting and distributing child pornography to an international network. Authorities have intensified their crackdown on sexual predators, with 21 arrests made nationwide over the past two years. In a similar operation last month, a 41-year-old former school principal was arrested in Pretoria. Police have urged the public to report any suspicious online activity as efforts to dismantle child exploitation networks continue.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
ANC Weighs Fate of Leadership in KZN and Gauteng
January 20, 2025

ANC Weighs Fate of Leadership in KZN and Gauteng

The African National Congress (ANC) is considering whether to disband its Provincial Executive Committees (PECs) in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng following their poor performance in the last general elections.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
TikTok Restores Service in the U.S. After Brief Shutdown Amid Ownership Dispute
January 20, 2025

TikTok Restores Service in the U.S. After Brief Shutdown Amid Ownership Dispute

TikTok has resumed operations in the United States after briefly going offline as a national security-driven ban came into effect. The popular video-sharing platform credited President-elect Donald Trump, who assumes office on Monday, for facilitating the reversal, though the outgoing Biden administration had previously stated it would not enforce the ban.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Three Arrested in Gauteng for Possession of Stolen SASSA Cards
January 17, 2025

Three Arrested in Gauteng for Possession of Stolen SASSA Cards

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in Gauteng, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary law enforcement team, has arrested three suspects for possession of stolen South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) cards.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Trump May Intervene to Prevent TikTok Ban
January 17, 2025

Trump May Intervene to Prevent TikTok Ban

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take action to delay TikTok's ban ahead of the January 19 deadline. The Supreme Court is set to rule on a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, to sell the platform or face restrictions. ByteDance has refused to sell and may shut down the app for its 170 million US users.

Y Yashmika Dukaran