Five people have been killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a light motor vehicle on the R566 near Rama City in Akasia, Pretoria. Authorities say the crash happened on Wednesday night. They say the truck veered onto oncoming traffic before colliding with the other vehicle, which was carrying five occupants. The Road Traffic Management Corporation’s (RTMC) spokesperson, …

The High Court in Pretoria will hear an urgent application from law firm B Xulu and Partners Incorporated to have the appointment of Advocate Andy Mothibi as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) declared unlawful and set aside.   The firm has argued that the selection process is unconstitutional.  This comes after an advisory panel found that none of the …

Due to persistent rainfall, Johannesburg Emergency Services are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe following distance and not to drive on flooded roads or to cross low-lying bridges. Johannesburg EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi says, “We’re pleading with our residents to avoid crossing rivers and streams while they’re conducting their daily activities. …

The South African Breastmilk Reserve is calling for more mothers to step forward and donate breast milk, to help save the lives of vulnerable newborns. The organisation says donated breast milk plays a critical role in protecting babies from infections and supporting healthy growth and development. For infants whose mothers are unable to breastfeed, donor milk can be a lifeline. …

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has defended the deployment of members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support the South African police Service (SAPS). He says it is a necessary step to restore calm in communities where illegal mining and gang violence are rife. Speaking on the sidelines of the SAPS National Golf Day, Cachalia acknowledges that …