A guy shot his neighbor's dog dead after it attacked his puppy. A Chatsworth man in Durban killed a thirteen-year-old pit bull named Hunter, claiming it was mauling his eleven-month-old Rottweiler in his own yard. The pit bull's owners called the shooting unnecessary, describing their pet as a gentle family dog, while the shooter insisted he acted as a last resort to save his puppy's life.
Police opened an animal cruelty investigation without immediate arrests, examining whether the use of a firearm was justified. The incident has divided the Woodhurst community, sparking debates about breed stereotypes, responsible pet ownership, and the escalation of neighbor disputes. The wounded Rottweiler puppy is expected to recover from its...
Nine people are dead after a minibus taxi wreck on a notorious rural road. A head-on collision between a taxi and a car on the R61 between Engcobo and Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape killed all nine taxi occupants and injured fourteen others, marking another fatal crash on that dangerous stretch. Police opened a culpable homicide case, investigating factors like wet road conditions from recent rains on the winding, high-traffic route.
Emergency responders transported the critically injured to nearby hospitals while community members rallied to support grieving families and arrange funerals. This incident continues a tragic pattern for the R61, which has seen multiple deadly collisions in recent months, often involving overloaded minibus...
The president gave a pep talk about unity after a rough year. Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a New Year's message reflecting on national challenges like economic strain and natural disasters while highlighting collective resilience and achievements. He cited Olympic success in Paris, renewable energy progress, and digital learning advances as positive steps forward for South Africa.
His address acknowledged serious ongoing problems, including police corruption scandals and violent crime, framing them as reasons to shift toward greater solidarity. The speech urged citizens to participate in building an improved nation, focusing on shared responsibility rather than government action alone.
Public reaction showed a mix of inspiration and...
The funeral for a scandal-plagued health boss has sparked a messy debate about legacy. Former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa will receive a Category Two Official Provincial Funeral in Randburg following his recent death, despite facing imminent trial for fraud and corruption charges from his 2006-2009 tenure. Current Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko defended his record, calling him a fine ANC leader whose work should not be overshadowed by the allegations.
Hlongwa, a former ANC chief whip and NEC member, was accused in a SIU probe of involvement in irregular contracts worth over a billion rand, including kickbacks and luxury gifts from service providers. His trial, involving him and his wife Joeline, was scheduled for next April...
A former deputy minister gets a state funeral this weekend. The late Dikeledi Magadzi, a veteran ANC leader and former Deputy Minister of Transport, will be honored with a Category Two Official Provincial Funeral in Polokwane following her death at age seventy-five. Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba endorsed President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision for the ceremony, acknowledging her decades of public service.
Magadzi's political career spanned from anti-apartheid activism to key provincial legislature roles and the national parliament, with a focus on infrastructure and rural development. Colleagues across party lines remembered her as a mentor and bridge-builder committed to education and gender equality. The funeral service at Jack Botes...
Cops killed three robbers in a shootout after a tavern heist. Two suspects escaped following the armed robbery in Newlands West, Durban, where police recovered a stolen pistol, cellphones, and alcohol from the getaway vehicle. Spokesperson Paul Magwaza confirmed the incident started when five men robbed a Honeyrich area tavern owner at gunpoint.
Officers on patrol spotted the matching car and gave chase, ending when the suspects stopped and fired at police. The three fatalities occurred during that return fire, with no officers injured. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the two who fled into nearby bushes, warning the public they are considered armed and dangerous.
This confrontation highlights the heightened police operations...
Billions got spent on school tech with little to show for it. South African provinces allocated R7.1 billion from their budgets for classroom technology over three years, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube confirmed, amid serious questions about oversight and waste. This funding, responding to MP Vuyani Pambo's queries, aimed to supply devices and connectivity but has fallen far short of a 2019 presidential promise to equip every learner with a digital tablet by now.
A national framework involving Treasury and the Auditor-General is supposed to monitor this provincial spending, with powers to intervene on misallocation. Audits, however, reveal massive irregular expenditure across the sector, citing problems like non-competitive...
A single knife attack nearly turned a mass border arrest into a bloodbath. Soldiers at the Groblersbridge Border Post in Limpopo intercepted over eleven hundred undocumented individuals, mostly from Zimbabwe, attempting an illegal crossing during the holiday surge. Among the large group containing women and children, one person assaulted a rifleman with a knife, stabbing him in the arm before being subdued without lethal force.
SANDF spokesperson Captain Moses Semono called the size of the group unprecedented for the festive season, linking the increased movement to Christmas and family reunions. The injured soldier, Rifleman T.M. Mokoena, received immediate medical care and is recovering. All detained individuals were transferred to...
A soldier drowned on duty during a flooded border patrol. Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga visited the family of the deceased Corporal T.J. Motsamai after his military vehicle was swept away on Christmas Day in Mpumalanga near Mozambique. The incident, part of Operation Corona, also left a second soldier missing until remains were later found in the Komati River.
The minister offered personal condolences and assured ongoing support, touring the accident site with senior military officials like Lieutenant General Peter Maphaha. Search efforts involved police divers and an air force helicopter, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by border troops during heavy rains. Psychosocial services have been mobilized for the grieving...
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