Brothers Behind Bars After the Killing of Durban Businessman Shailen Singh

Two brothers who are believed to be responsible for the murder of Durban businessman Shailen Singh were arrested on New Year’s day. Singh, who reportedly owned a truck and security company, was shot and killed while seated in his vehicle in a parking lot in Umhlanga on Sunday, December 29, 2024.  He was allegedly entrapped and shot a number of times, resulting in his death at the scene. The response from emergency services, including paramedics and reaction officers, was u... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

Collision on N4 Claims Seven Lives

The New Year began on a dull note for South Africa as a fatal accident involving two sedans took place on the N4 road, claiming seven lives, including that of a two-year-old child. According to the Mpumalanga P... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

Cape Town Baboon: A Tale of Wildlife and City Life Colliding

A  number of unusual occurrences involving a solitary male baboon wandering through Cape Town’s neighborhoods captured the attention of the residents and demonstrated collaboration amongst emergency authorit... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, December 30th, 2024

FlySafair Incident: SABC Brand Manager Sparks Controversy with Racial Remarks

As the festive season draws to an end, an incident on a FlySafair flight has sparked widespread debate, with many questioning the conduct of those in public positions, which has created havoc. On December 26, d... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, December 26th, 2024

Tshwane Metro Police Officer Tragically Murdered by Partner

Sorrow struck the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) circles as news spread of the tragic loss of one of its officers, who was shot and killed in Pretoria West on the night of December 24th. This devastatin... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

SARS Advocate Attempted Murder: Suspects Finally Arrested

Two suspects allegedly involved in the attempted murder of South African Revenue Service (SARS) advocate Coreth Naude made a brief appearance in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday 23 December. Siyand... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

Day of Decision in Mozambique: Violence Erupts After Court Confirms Chapo’s Victory.

Monday, December 23, was a day of intense reactions in Mozambique as the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed Daniel Chapo’s triumph in the October 2024 presidential elections, eliciting strong em... Read more »
South African officials assist in the repatriation of a five-year-old child from Mauritius, where she was raised in prison with her mother, who is serving a sentence for drug trafficking.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

South African Officials Secure Safe Return of Child After Years in Mauritian Prison

In Mauritius, South Africa’s Department of Social Development (DSD) has embarked on a mission to bring home a five-year-old girl who has spent her entire life in a prison cell with her mother, who was convict... Read more »
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis outlines the City of Cape Town's plans to take control of passenger rail services, aiming to improve public transport and support local development through a new Service Level Plan with Prasa
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, December 7th, 2024

City of Cape Town Moves Toward Taking Control of Passenger Rail Services to Improve Public Transport

Cape Town is making significant strides in its efforts to take control of the metro’s passenger rail services following a major breakthrough in negotiations with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Pra... Read more »
Two Capetown firefighters helped a woman with delivery this past weekend after coming it at their work place having obstetric pains.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Firefighters Lauded After Helping Woman Deliver Baby at Mfuleni Fire Station

Two Cape Town firefighters, Joswin Lameyer and Khuselo Blaai, have been lauded for their swift and professional response after helping deliver a healthy baby boy at the Mfuleni fire station this past weekend. T... Read more »