Experts investigating cause of the JHB gas explosion
Gas experts have been called on to help investigate the cause of the explosion in the Johannesburg CBD. Providing an…
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SRD grants with “referred” status suspected of fraud
Beneficiaries who receive the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant that have been informed that their grant has a…
One killed and 48 wounded in Joburg CBD blast
Work is underway to determine the cause of the Johannesburg CBD blast. At least one person was killed and nearly…
Should Koeberg shut down, the WC would be in trouble – Winde
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called for the prioritization of the Koeberg nuclear power station refurbishment project as fears…
Kleinvlei fire that killed a family of 5 happened during loadshedding
The fire that claimed the lives of the Kleinvlei family in the early hours of this morning happened during load…
Teenage girl gunned down in Eerste River
A 14-year-old girl has been killed in New Forest Village in Eerste River. According to police the teenager was shot…
Alleged truck attackers to appear in court later in July
The State is likely to oppose bail when the five men accused of being involved in the recent spate of…
MPs on UK study visit to find ways of monitoring the presidency
Parliament is hoping to boost its scrutiny of the presidency. The National Assembly’s Rules Committee has embarked on a two-day…
The “Station Strangler” should be given a second chance – CPF
The “Station Strangler” should be given a second chance. Chairperson of the Mitchells Plain Community Policing Forum (CPF), Norman Jantjies…
Three Laughing Boys gangsters sentenced to life imprisonment
The Philippi Community Police Forum has welcomed the sentencing of three members of the notorious Laughing Boys gang and their…
Five arrested for truck attacks
Police are confident that they are closing the net on the ring leaders behind the spate of truck attacks. At…
President Ramaphosa statement on passing of Imam Achmad Cassiem
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of Imam Achmad Cassiem, former Robben Island prisoner, Pan Africanist…
Hanover Park gangsters get life imprisonment
Three members of the notorious Laughing Boys gang have been sentenced to life in prison following their reign of terror…
COCT charges more for electricity despite Nersa’s 15.1% increase
The City of Cape Town could be flouting the energy regulator Nersa’s guidelines. The municipality has imposed a 17.6% increase…
Coal and chrome trucks mostly targeted in SA
Most of the trucks attacked over the past week were transporting coal and chrome. Police made the revelation as it…
Man arrested for Tiano Anthony murder after concocted story
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of nine-year-old, Tiano Anthony in Manenberg. Local police spokesperson, Captain Ian…
Nersa called to reject COCT’s astronomical electricity hike
Energy regulator, Nersa is being called to reject the City of Cape Town’s 17.6% electricity price hike. The Good Party…
Load shedding could end sooner than expected
Load shedding could end sooner than expected. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says this is due to power generation being ramped…
11 trucks destroyed in two incidents
Another five trucks have been set alight. This time on the N4 highway in Mpumalanga. It’s understood a group of…
9-year-old shot in Manenberg
Another innocent child has been caught in the ongoing urban warfare on the Cape Flats. A nine-year-old boy was struck…