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The Johannesburg Emergency Services is urging motorists and residents to exercise caution as rainy conditions persist across most parts of the city. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of inclement weather with showers and thundershowers are expected on Sunday in most parts of the province. Johannesburg EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says they remain on high alert. “We have …

 Australia’s fuel supply remains strong and there are no immediate plans to ration fuel to manage the impact of the Iran war on the nation’s supply chain, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Sunday. Australia, which imports about 90% of its fuel, has experienced localised shortages as the escalating US-Israeli war disrupts supply. The nation has 38 days’ worth of …

Police in Kimberley have confirmed that more bodies have been retrieved at the Ekapa Minerals joint shaft. Forensic Pathology Services and police were seen entering the mine premises. Police are meeting with Ekapa Minerals management. It’s been a month already since five miners were trapped underground following a mud rush incident at Ekapa joint shaft. Two weeks ago, the rescue …

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) in the North West says they will await the provincial police commissioner’s decision, guided by SAPS policies. This after provincial deputy police commissioner, Major-General Patrick Asaneng was found guilty of fraud in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court. VIDEO | North West police general convicted of fraud The case related to the unlawful use …

A Limpopo mining company that was swindled out of R20 000 has called for the law to take its course. The Moruleng Mining Company was allegedly scammed by 23-year-old Setlabo Thaba who solicited donations under false pretenses. Thaba claimed he was scouted by Italian football club, AC Milan, and needed funds to travel in August, last year. The company and …

By Kayiira Jackson  Boni Consili FC produced a ruthless attacking performance to brush aside Police Women FC with a convincing 4-0 victory in the 2025/26 Finance Trust Bank Elite League at Jeph International University Grounds in Luzira on Saturday. The visitors wasted no time imposing themselves on the contest, taking control early with sharp movement and clinical finishing. Biiba Ningamba …

Sakeliga alongside the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) and Free State Agriculture are heading to the High Court in Pretoria, on Tuesday, to challenge government’s obstruction of private sector procurement and the administration of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines. Strengthening Response: Agriculture Portfolio Committee Engages Farmers on FMD The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture is on a week-long oversight visit …

The AbaThembu Royal Council says it’s going to write to the Nigerian Consulate in South Africa about the alleged coronation of a Nigerian king in the Eastern Cape. This comes after videos circulated on social media last week showing the coronation ceremony of an individual referred to as “Igwe Ndigbo Na East London.” The Royal House of AbaThembu took to …

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has hit out at KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi saying he should not implicate him in Mhwanazi’s fights with Police Crime Counter-Intelligence head, Feroz Khan. WATCH | Economic Freedom Fighters Secretary-General Marshall Dlamini says he has not spoken to EFF leader Julius Malema about some of the revelations from the Madlanga Commission of …

Growing frustration over rising levels of crime in parts of Mahikeng in the North West province has led to residents forming night patrol groups. The residents say they were forced to act after a series of crimes, which include murder, burglaries and breaking into vehicles, especially in the Mahikeng CBD. The patrol groups operate in areas such as Majemantsho Village …

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Limpopo says mines should benefit local communities. The commission’s provincial manager, Victor Mavhidula was speaking during the provincial Human Rights Day celebration, on Saturday, at Bakenberg, outside Mokopane. Mavhidula says mines in the area should contribute by rehabilitating infrastructure and employment. Community members in and around Tafelkop area outside Groblersdal, in Limpopo, …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Saturday that a strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killed at least 64 people, including children, medical staff and patients, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X. WHO said the Friday attack Al-Daein Teaching Hospital has rendered the facility non-functional, cutting off essential medical services in the city. …

Kawempe hospital Kawempe, Uganda | PARLIAMENT | Maternal deaths annually recorded at Kawempe National Referral Hospital have been slashed over the past three years from 200 to 60, Members of Parliament have been told. The revelation was made by the hospital’s executive director, Dr Emmanuel Byaruhanga, while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) of Parliament on Wednesday, 18 …

The Free State Education department says it is investigating a case of sexual assault that allegedly took place at the Bainsvlei farm school, in Bloemfontein, 11 years ago. This comes after a Bloemfontein family raised concern about the conclusion of the case that had been reported when their boy was eight years old. Police say the case was investigated and …

Cuba’s national electric grid collapsed on Saturday for the second time in a week amid the US-imposed oil blockade, officials announced, as the communist government struggles to keep the lights on for its 10 million people with decrepit infrastructure. “At 18:32 (2232 GMT), a total disconnection of the National Electric Power System occurred. We will continue to provide updates,” the …