Heidelberg Correctional Facility raided by EST and SAPS

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GAUTENG - On Monday, 8 December 2025, the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU), under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Arends, conducted a search operation at the Heidelberg Correctional Facility. This initiative was executed in collaboration with facility management, including the Communications Department, the Emergency Support Team (EST), and various units of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The operation involved the search of over 100 inmates, resulting in the confiscation of numerous illegal items, including cellphones, chargers, earphones, a laptop, cash, dagga, tattoo machines, and various grocery items. On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, the #AGU returned to the Boksburg Correctional Facility for another search of approximately 150 inmates, resulting in the seizure of contraband such as multiple cellphones, a mini hi-fi, chargers, a knife, various grocery items, dagga, and cash. Further charges were imposed on the inmates found in possession of these contraband items. Lt ...
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Mop-up operations underway following damaging storms in KZN

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DURBAN – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has initiated comprehensive mop-up operations across the province, particularly within the eThekwini Metro, following the severe weather conditions experienced yesterday.

Tragically, the torrential rainfall resulted in the loss of life, with a woman succumbing after her vehicle was swept off a bridge in Pinetown. MEC for Cogta, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has extended his condolences to the bereaved family. Search and Rescue teams successfully recovered both the vehicle and the deceased’s body in the early hours of this morning.

The intense downpour wreaked havoc across coastal regions, leading to widespread flooding, uprooted trees, and significant disruptions to electricity supply in numerous communities. Technical teams are working diligently to restore power to affected areas.

The Provincial Disaster Management Centre is actively coordinating with all municipalities to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the heavy rains. Preliminary reports indicate substantial impact on road infrastructure and disruptions to service delivery.

MEC Buthelezi has issued a strong appeal to residents to remain vigilant, as a Level 6 weather warning remains in effect for the eThekwini Metro, and parts of the Ugu, iLembe, and uMgungundlovu Districts. A Level 4 warning is also still active for the remaining areas of the province.

"We urge all residents to heed the weather warnings and exercise extreme caution. These conditions pose a significant risk to human life and livestock," emphasised MEC Buthelezi.



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