Several areas in eThekwini will face water rationing due to rising demand that continues to exceed available supply, placing significant strain on the city’s water system. City spokesperson Gugu Sisilana explained that the situation has been worsened by a reduction in bulk water supply since uMngeni-uThukela Water implemented water curtailments in October last year.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has announced a 9.8% decrease in murder cases across South Africa, along with a 3.3% reduction in rape incidents and a decline in carjackings and robberies at both residential and non-residential premises.
Dedication and persistence from police detectives at Mondlo police station have resulted in the conviction of Mxolisi Buthelezi (40), who was sentenced to three terms of life imprisonment for the triple murder of Malusi Mabaso, Mlungisi Skhakhane, and another victim, known only as Themba. The sentence was handed down by the Pietermaritzburg High Court on 11 February 2025.
Two suspects linked to the attempted murder of a SARS advocate have been denied bail by the Durban Magistrate's Court. Mcebisi Runeyi and Siyanda Mbulwana, who appeared in court on Thursday, are accused of being involved in the shooting of Advocate Coreth Naude in July.
Firefighters continue to battle wildfires that have been raging for several days in Wellington, Boland, and are now facing a new challenge in the Witzenberg Valley, Cape Winelands. Strong winds and dry conditions have caused the fire in the Witzenberg Valley to spread overnight, threatening farmland and complicating firefighting efforts.
KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma is set to visit the families of those who tragically lost their lives due to the recent heavy rainfall in the province. Duma expressed his deepest condolences to the families affected by the severe weather, which caused devastation in eThekwini and other parts of the province.
Five employees of eThekwini Municipality have been suspended following an investigation into the misuse of municipal resources. The workers were caught using municipal equipment to lay asphalt tar at a private residence on Jabu Ndlovu Drive in Verulam.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Yeoville, Johannesburg, in connection with an incident at the Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria.
The Western Cape High Court will today begin pre-trial proceedings in the case concerning the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
Motorists began February with a steep increase in fuel prices, and another adjustment is on the horizon as March approaches. However, this time, petrol prices are expected to rise more moderately.
The United Nations (UN) Security Council is set to vote on a draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire by the M23 rebels and their withdrawal from all occupied areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
As mop-up operations continue in regions affected by this week’s extreme weather, authorities are bracing for more rain heading into the weekend. The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 4 warning, signaling the potential for further damage and disruptions.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged G20 foreign ministers to use their meeting in Johannesburg as a platform for strengthening collaboration between African nations and the rest of the world.
A passenger train derailed on Thursday after colliding with a herd of elephants near Habarana, about 180 kilometers east of Colombo. While no passengers were injured, six elephants, including three calves, were killed in what authorities are calling the country’s worst wildlife-train accident.
A bus transporting American tourists to the Kruger National Park overturned on the road between Dullstroom and Lydenburg yesterday, marking one of six crashes reported in the province over the past two days.
Several people, including three children, have lost their lives following Wednesday night’s violent storms across KwaZulu-Natal. The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed multiple fatalities in the metro.
Two Somali national businessmen have been arrested after a stolen shipping container filled with construction equipment was recovered on the M4 in La Mercy on Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities in Limpopo are urging spaza shop owners to complete their business registrations before the February 28 deadline. Those who fail to comply risk facing closure due to non-compliance.
The M4 Freeway, southbound at the Virginia Airport off-ramp, will be closed for repairs after heavy rains caused the road surface to crack. Engineers are currently assessing the extent of the damage, and the closure is expected to take place soon. Motorists are urged to find alternate routes.
Five individuals, including three Mexican nationals, are scheduled to appear in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on April 14, 2025, following a major drug bust in Limpopo. The group, led by Frederick Botha, appeared in court on Tuesday, where their case was postponed.
A devastating mudslide has claimed the lives of a man and a woman in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, after it swept through their home early Thursday morning. Emergency services report that the collapse was caused by heavy downpours overnight.
The postponement of the 2025 Budget Speech has ignited widespread debate, but the Presidency assures the nation that the delay is in the country’s best interest.
Two suspects accused of murdering a police officer in Springs, Ekurhuleni, are set to return to a local Magistrate’s Court next Thursday.
South African music sensation Tyla is making waves internationally as she graces the cover of British Vogue’s March edition. The 22-year-old singer, known for her meteoric rise to fame, shares insights about her music journey and newfound global success in the coveted feature.
